Energy Sovereignty is Pertamina's Message on Indonesia's Independence Day

PT Pertamina Patra Niaga marked Indonesia's 81st Independence Day by underscoring the critical need to bolster national energy sovereignty, equity, and resilience. The state-owned energy company reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring that energy is reliably available, affordable, and sustainably distributed to all corners of the archipelago, from Sabang to Merauke.

"Pertamina has the duty to distribute energy from Sabang to Merauke. The government continues to push for energy independence, energy resilience, and of course, energy self-sufficiency," stated Mars Ega Legowo Putra, President Director of Pertamina Patra Niaga. He emphasized that energy is vital for life and must reach all segments of society, including those in remote areas, to ensure they benefit from its availability, affordability, and sustainability.

The company faces geographical challenges in distributing energy to Indonesia's remote, frontier, and outermost (3T) regions. Pertamina Patra Niaga is optimizing various land, sea, and air distribution routes to prevent energy supply from concentrating solely in urban centers. This initiative aims to stimulate economic growth in these areas, as equitable energy access can foster economic activity even in villages and remote locales.

Beyond ensuring supply, Pertamina Patra Niaga is advancing towards a more sustainable energy system. The company is exploring domestic resources like palm oil for conversion into biofuels, a move that supports energy independence, particularly in the fuel sector. Additionally, Pertamina Patra Niaga is enhancing product quality to reduce emissions, aligning with its commitment to a greener energy future.