Pertamina Strengthens Terminal Operations to Support Fuel Distribution in Aceh
PT Pertamina (Persero), through its subsidiary Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagut, is strengthening terminal operations in Aceh as part of efforts to accelerate the normalisation of fuel distribution. Optimisation measures are being implemented at the Integrated Terminal (IT) Lhokseumawe and Fuel Terminal (FT) Krueng Raya to ensure the community’s energy needs are met.
Area Manager Communication, Relations & CSR Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagut, Fahrougi Andriani Sumampouw, stated that strengthening terminal operations is a strategic step to improve the reliability of fuel distribution in Aceh, especially amid high public demand. ‘We continue to optimise terminal operations as the backbone of fuel distribution in Aceh. Various acceleration measures are being taken to make the distribution process more effective, so that the community’s energy needs can be properly met and distribution conditions on the ground continue to show improvement,’ Fahrougi said in a press release on Sunday (19/7/2026).
As part of this optimisation, Integrated Terminal Lhokseumawe and Fuel Terminal Krueng Raya have increased fuel distribution operating hours from an average of 8 hours to 14 hours per day, including additional operations on Sundays. Furthermore, Pertamina has increased the frequency of tanker truck dispatches by approximately 65 per cent to accelerate fuel distribution to petrol stations and other distribution agencies across various regions of Aceh.
Other efforts include adjusting distribution patterns so that fuel supplies can reach areas in need more quickly. Since 12 July 2026, Integrated Terminal Lhokseumawe has also been supplying fuel to the Langsa and East Aceh areas, with an average delivery volume of 48,000 litres per day. Meanwhile, for the Bireuen and Pidie areas, Pertamina is optimising distribution collaboration between Integrated Terminal Lhokseumawe and Fuel Terminal Krueng Raya, enabling faster, more even, and reliable fuel distribution.
According to Fahrougi, synergy between terminals is key to maintaining smooth fuel distribution in Aceh. By optimising the operational capacity of each terminal, Pertamina can adjust distribution patterns more flexibly according to field needs. ‘We continue to strengthen coordination and synergy between terminals so that the distribution process can be more responsive to the dynamics of community needs. With the support of all our operational infrastructure, Pertamina is optimistic that the normalisation process for fuel distribution in Aceh will continue to show improvement,’ he added.
Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagut is also continuously monitoring stock levels and fuel distribution across all areas of Aceh, while strengthening coordination with local governments, security forces, Hiswana Migas, and all stakeholders. These measures are taken to ensure that energy distribution runs optimally. The public is urged to remain calm and purchase fuel according to their needs. Pertamina is committed to maintaining supply reliability and providing the best service to meet the energy needs of the people of Aceh.