PTK Strengthens Maritime Support for Biodiesel Distribution in Indonesia
PT Pertamina Trans Kontelle (PTK) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the smooth distribution of biodiesel throughout Indonesia via safe, reliable, and integrated maritime services.
This affirmation was delivered during the 6th Palm Biodiesel Conference 2026, held in Nusa Dua, Bali, on 17-18 September 2026. This annual forum for national biodiesel industry stakeholders serves as a platform for discussion and sharing experiences regarding the future sustainability of biodiesel.
PTK Marketing Director, Albertus Anto Budi Santosa, explained that integrated maritime operations are key to maintaining inter-island energy supplies while supporting the growth of the national biodiesel ecosystem.
“As an archipelagic nation, energy distribution in Indonesia is highly dependent on maritime connectivity. PTK plays a role on the maritime side as a link between ships and terminals, ensuring that energy movement can occur safely, punctually, and reliably. This role is also part of our support for the development of the national biodiesel ecosystem,” Albertus stated during his presentation, as quoted from a statement on Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
As part of Pertamina’s Integrated Marine Logistics Subholding, PTK integrates the connection between vessels and ports (energy terminal ports). To achieve this, PTK’s operations focus on safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance, as well as safe berthing and unberthing of vessels, environmental protection, and the availability of competent, certified personnel.
“PTK prioritises security and performance reliability. Our goal is to ensure that PTK’s customers operate safely, on time, and efficiently, especially in the distribution of biodiesel,” Albertus explained.
PTK’s role within the biodiesel ecosystem has grown in tandem with the development of national biodiesel programmes. Since the initial phase of the B2.5 national mandate in 2008, PTK has supported maritime connectivity within Pertamina’s energy distribution network through vessel support, marine services, and ship and terminal operations.
This role expanded in 2019, when the demand for FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) distribution increased alongside the expansion of B20 implementation and preparations for B30. During that period, PTK received additional mandates to manage FAME Floating Storage and Ship-to-Ship operations in Balikpapan, to provide additional storage capacity and increase distribution flexibility to the eastern regions of Indonesia.