Pertamina Patra Niaga Ensures Distribution Readiness from Ships to Petrol Stations Ahead of Eid Holiday
Pertamina Patra Niaga’s executive board conducted operational inspections in Semarang, Central Java, ahead of the 2026 Eid holiday exodus. The visit, part of the Ramadan Safari 1447 H initiative, assessed energy distribution chain readiness spanning maritime transport, tanker distribution, and petrol station services.
The inspection was led by Pertamina Patra Niaga’s Fleet Logistics Director, Arif Yunianto, and Finance Director, Bagus Agung Rahadiansyah, aboard the LPG Gas Walio docked at Tanjung Mas Port, Semarang. The directors greeted Captain La Ode Abdul Syawal and his crew whilst reviewing operational facilities including the Cargo Control Room for monitoring LPG loading and unloading processes, the Engine Control Room for engine surveillance, and the main engine compartment and captain’s quarters.
Arif Yunianto emphasised that maritime transport plays a critical role in maintaining national energy security, particularly for Indonesia as an archipelago. “The Downstream Subholding currently operates no fewer than 345 fleet units, expandable according to demand, transporting crude oil, fuel products, and LPG. Approximately 60% of Central Java’s LPG distribution is supported by vessels like this. Indonesia comprises more than 17,000 islands, making ships an indispensable lifeline,” Yunianto explained.
Finance Director Bagus Agung Rahadiansyah expressed appreciation for the ship crews’ contributions to ensuring energy reaches all Indonesian regions. “The personnel aboard this vessel are unsung heroes within our national energy ecosystem, delivering energy throughout Indonesia and sustaining the nation’s economy,” he stated.
The Gas Walio is a fully refrigerated LPG carrier with approximately 13,000 tonnes loading capacity.
Beyond inspecting the vessel, the directors also visited petrol station 41.502.01 Ahmad Yani in Semarang to assess fuel service readiness for the exodus. Inspections included tanker examination, fuel quality and quantity checks, and evaluation of the Serv-Q mobile unit equipped with the same quality assurance devices as petrol station equipment.
The directors also reviewed Road Traffic Control operations for fuel tankers managed by Pertamina Patra Logistics, which monitors tanker movements in real time. This integrated system ensures fuel distribution from terminals to petrol stations is coordinated for punctual, safe, and efficient delivery.
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