PIM resumes fertilizer production

PIM resumes fertilizer production

BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Fertilizer company PT Pupuk Iskandar Muda (PIM)
in Krueng Geukuh, North Aceh regency, has produced 9,350 tons of
fertilizer since it resumed operations on March 27, a company
spokesman said on Friday.

"Now we are producing 850 tons per day, but this figure will
increase gradually," said Fachrulsyah, head of public relations
at PIM.

He said the company received a gas supply of 67 million metric
standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) to achieve its daily
production volume. The company's operation was delayed recently
due to a gas shortage.

In regards PT PIM-2, another fertilizer factory in North Aceh,
Fachrulsyah said the plant would possibly resume operations in
the next eight months. "The delay in PT PIM-2's operation is not
caused by a gas shortage, but because of damage to its
machinery," he said. -- Antara