Indonesia's Pertamina Inspects Bali Jet Fuel Supply Ahead of Holiday Rush

As the holiday season approaches and flight activity is expected to surge, PT Pertamina's President Commissioner, Mochamad Iriawan, conducted a working visit to the Aviation Fuel Terminal (AFT) Ngurah Rai in Bali. The inspection on Saturday, June 13, 2026, focused on verifying the supply and quality of jet fuel, ensuring that Bali's aviation needs will be met throughout the upcoming school holidays and the anticipated increase in tourist arrivals.

Iriawan emphasized the critical role of AFT Ngurah Rai in maintaining smooth travel, supporting the regional economy, and bolstering air connectivity to and from Bali. "The reliability of AFT Ngurah Rai plays an important role in ensuring the smooth mobility of the community, supporting regional economic activities, and strengthening air connectivity to and from Bali," he stated. "This is very important because it is directly related to flight safety."

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The reliability of AFT Ngurah Rai plays an important role in ensuring the smooth mobility of the community, supporting regional economic activities, and strengthening air connectivity to and from Bali. This is very important because it is directly related to flight safety.

The AFT Ngurah Rai, operated by PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, is a vital facility responsible for supplying and guaranteeing the quality of jet fuel for all domestic and international airlines operating at Ngurah Rai International Airport. With a total storage capacity of 24,300 kiloliters (KL), it is a primary pillar supporting aviation energy in Bali. Currently, the terminal's daily jet fuel consumption averages around 1,495 KL.

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The implementation of routine checks, visual and product specification testing, as well as the application of work safety aspects at every stage of receipt, storage, and distribution are our commitment in carrying out operations.

Aviation Fuel Terminal Manager Ngurah Rai, I Komang Susila Gosa, highlighted the importance of jet fuel quality for flight safety. "The implementation of routine checks, visual and product specification testing, as well as the application of work safety aspects at every stage of receipt, storage, and distribution are our commitment in carrying out operations," Gosa said. During the visit, Iriawan observed the daily quality checks performed by Pertamina officers before fuel is supplied to aircraft.

Iriawan also commended the dedication of Pertamina's personnel, who work diligently even on holidays. He stressed that the meticulousness, discipline, and integrity of aviation sector workers are essential for maintaining flight safety standards. "The implementation of SOPs prioritizing HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environment) aspects is the main priority and license to operate for Pertamina," he added. Muhammad Baron, Vice President of Corporate Communication at PT Pertamina, reiterated the company's commitment to ensuring reliable jet fuel supply, recognizing its importance for tourism and national economic growth, particularly for a key destination like Bali.

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The implementation of SOPs prioritizing HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environment) aspects is the main priority and license to operate for Pertamina.