Pertamina Sulawesi Expands B50 Biodiesel Distribution to 590 Petrol Stations

PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sulawesi is aggressively expanding the distribution of the environmentally friendly fuel Biosolar B50 across Sulawesi Island. This strategic move demonstrates the company’s concrete commitment to supporting the government’s policy of strengthening national energy security whilst optimising the use of New and Renewable Energy (NRE). The distribution of Biosolar B50 is being carried out in stages throughout Sulawesi’s operational areas, prioritising supply chain readiness, terminal infrastructure reliability, and stock availability. This strategy aims to ensure the energy transition process runs smoothly without disrupting the community’s energy needs. As of mid-July 2026, all of Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sulawesi’s Main Terminals located in Makassar, Bitung, Baubau, and Donggala are ready and actively serving B50 distribution. Expansion to Fuel Terminals and other End Terminals is being accelerated according to supply schedules and each unit’s operational readiness. By 22 July 2026, the public can already access Biosolar B50 at 590 petrol stations spread across six provinces on Sulawesi Island. Pertamina has confirmed that the number of distribution points will continue to grow as the integration of the distribution chain across all dispensing terminals is completed. To guarantee safety, Pertamina is implementing strict supervision from product quality control to the reliability of the digital distribution system. Area Manager Communication, Relation, & CSR Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sulawesi, Lilik Hardiyanto, affirmed that this expansion is a crucial pillar in supporting the national clean energy transition target. ‘We are carrying out the expansion of B50 distribution in stages, carefully calculating infrastructure readiness in each region. Pertamina ensures all implementation adheres to strict operational standards so that product quality is maintained and distribution is smooth,’ Lilik stated in a press release on Thursday (23/7). Lilik added that the programme’s success is the result of cross-sector synergy with regulators and local governments. ‘Collaboration is key. We continue to monitor the process on the ground to ensure that service to the public remains at its best performance,’ he said. Through this initiative, Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sulawesi reinforces its active role in driving the economy in the transport, industrial, and micro-enterprise sectors through a greener and more sustainable energy supply. Members of the public requiring further information on product availability can contact the Pertamina Contact Centre (PCC) at 135 or via the official Pertamina application.