Securing Energy Supply: Pertamina Patra Niaga Deploys a Fleet of 345 Vessels
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, the downstream sub-holding of Pertamina, has assured full readiness to maintain smooth national energy distribution during the Ramadan Task Force period and Idulfitri 2026. A total of 345 vessels have been placed on standby to secure energy supplies from East Indonesia to the West, in line with rising demand from the public and the industrial sector.
Of the total fleet, 266 ships serve the transportation of BBM and Avtur, 27 vessels carry Crude Oil, 45 units handle LPG distribution, and 7 units support the transportation of petrochemical products and also operate as Floating Storage.
The fleet distributes a range of strategic products including Pertalite, Pertamax, Pertadex, B40, Avtur, LPG, crude oil, and petrochemical products. The aim is to ensure that transport, aviation, industry, and households’ needs are met during the period of heightened energy consumption.
Chief Executive Mars Ega Legowo explained that supplying energy via sea forms part of the strategy to strengthen energy distribution momentum during Ramadan and Idulfitri. ‘As an archipelago nation, maritime transport plays a vital role in the national energy supply chain. Therefore, the readiness of the fleet is a key factor in maintaining supply stability across Indonesia,’ he said in a statement on Thursday 5 March.
Director of Logistics Fleet PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Arif Yunianto added that the sea transport operations are conducted through disciplined voyage planning, real-time distribution monitoring, and strict HSSE standards.
‘To anticipate the surge in demand during Ramadan and Idulfitri, we have mobilised 345 vessels operating from East to West Indonesia. This fleet forms the backbone of the distribution of BBM, LPG, crude oil, and other energy products to keep supplies secure and on time,’ Arif said.
Beyond increasing the number of vessels, Pertamina Patra Niaga is also implementing operational risk mitigation measures, including anticipating weather dynamics, re-routing voyages where necessary, and optimising unloading/loading terminals. This is intended to accelerate supplementary supplies to areas with high demand.
In practice, Pertamina Patra Niaga is strengthening coordination with various stakeholders, including the Ministry of Transportation, port authorities, the Indonesian Police, and other relevant agencies. The aim is to ensure smooth operational distribution of energy during the Ramadan Task Force and Idulfitri period.
Arif added that the preparedness is part of the downstream sub-holding’s commitment to national energy resilience. ‘We ensure all vessels, monitoring systems, and operational support operate optimally during the Ramadan Task Force and Idulfitri period. With solid coordination and ongoing supervision, we want to ensure the public can observe Ramadan and Idulfitri peacefully,’ he concluded. (Ifa)
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