PGN educates Bojonegoro MSMEs on safe gas usage
PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk (PGN) has provided interactive education on the safe and optimal use of natural gas to MSMEs in Bojonegoro, East Java.
Faishal Arief, Area Head of PGN Bojonegoro, said in a statement in Jakarta on Tuesday that PGN wants to continue growing alongside the MSME sector, which serves as a driver of the local economy.
Through this educational activity, the gas subholding of PT Pertamina (Persero) aims to spread public understanding of the characteristics of natural gas, a culture of safety, and initial steps to take should problems or incidents occur at business premises.
Beyond introducing the efficiency and safety benefits of natural gas, PGN was also present to ensure that business owners can carry out their production activities comfortably.
As a form of shared responsibility, PGN urged businesses to consistently maintain the reliability of their gas installations on site.
Simple steps include ensuring gas pipes are kept a safe distance from sources of fire and electrical installations, placing gas installations in dry areas with good air circulation, and making sure gas meters are located in safe areas.
“If people detect signs of a gas leak, they must remain calm,” said Faishal during the education session themed “Synergy with PGN Bojonegoro Area: Building Resilient, Energy-Efficient and Competitive MSMEs” in Bojonegoro on Wednesday (22/7/2026).
Faishal continued that initial safety steps should be taken immediately: do not light fires or switch on electrical equipment, close all gas valves, open doors and windows to ensure smooth air circulation, and check for leak points by applying soapy water to pipe joints.
Natural gas is lighter than air, so it readily evaporates into the atmosphere; it is not easily explosive, is environmentally friendly, and has been given an odorant so that leaks are easier to detect.
“We want to always accompany business owners. If there is a problem with the gas pipeline connection installation, customers can immediately close the gas valve and contact the Pertamina Call Centre at 135 or PGN’s official WhatsApp service so that our technical team can promptly provide handling in accordance with safety and security standards,” said Faishal.
He added that gas pipeline infrastructure is in fact as practical and safe as the clean water and electricity installations commonly used every day.
Natural gas is channelled from PGN’s main pipeline to business owners’ stoves or production equipment through a neatly arranged wall-mounted piping system.
With this modern utility concept, MSMEs no longer need to handle gas cylinders, minimising the risk of fuel replacement accidents and making kitchen areas far cleaner and more compact.
The event was also attended by Yuri Nur Rahmawati, Head of the Trade Business Development Division of the Bojonegoro Regency Trade, Cooperatives and Micro Enterprises Office (Disdagkop UM); Wiega Bagus Andriyanto, representative of the Economic and Natural Resources Section of the Bojonegoro Regional Secretariat; laundry business owners, MSMEs and restaurants, as well as the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI).
“We are grateful to Disdagkop UM and the Economic and Natural Resources Section of the Bojonegoro Regency Government for consistently synergising to foster a progressive business climate and support the transition to sustainable energy use in Bojonegoro,” said Faishal.
He added that through the use of natural gas, business owners are expected to reduce operating costs while obtaining a reliable 24-hour energy supply.
Yuri Nur Rahmawati said the people of Bojonegoro are looking forward to the expansion of PGN’s gas pipeline services.
According to her, natural gas offers many advantages, from a stable supply to being well suited for use by business owners.
Sri Artiningsih, Chair of the Indonesian Women Entrepreneurs Association (Iwapi) Bojonegoro, said she was pleased and gained many benefits from the event.
“Natural gas eases our business burden. Besides being more economical, it is also practical, efficient, available 24 hours, and environmentally friendly,” she said.
Meanwhile, Dimas Setiawan of the Indonesian Laundry Association Council shared strategies for building an efficient laundry business, including the use of PGN natural gas to reduce operating costs.