Pertamina CEO Leads Humanitarian Aid in Quake-Hit Flores on Independence Day

Pertamina's CEO, Simon Aloysius Mantiri, personally led a humanitarian mission in Flores, Indonesia, on the occasion of the nation's 81st Independence Day. The company's efforts focused on supporting communities recovering from a recent earthquake.

Accompanied by Hari Purnomo, Director of Downstream Optimization and Distribution at Pertamina Patra Niaga, Mantiri visited several refugee sites in Manggarai Regency. He inspected the main command post at Barang Kolong Field in Reok District and delivered aid to support the community's needs. Mantiri emphasized that Pertamina's presence aimed to show solidarity and ensure aid effectively addressed the needs on the ground.

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We are here to see the condition of the community directly and ensure that the support we provide truly answers the needs on the ground.

The distributed aid included basic necessities such as food, ready-to-eat meals, mineral water, medicines, vitamins, baby and women's supplies, hygiene kits, blankets, mats, tarpaulins, and cooking equipment. These supplies were distributed in phases to affected areas including Reo, Mbay, and Maumere, in coordination with local authorities. Pertamina Patra Niaga also provided supporting facilities, including portable toilets with water tanks and pumps in Reo, Bright Gas cylinders in Maumere, and ready-to-eat meal packages for a public kitchen in Desa Nggolombay.

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This aid is very helpful for the community at various refugee points, especially in supporting public kitchens and the basic needs of residents.

Rita Udin, Camat of Reok, expressed gratitude for Pertamina's support, noting its significant help for the community during the emergency. She highlighted that the aid was crucial for supporting public kitchens and meeting the basic needs of residents across approximately 20 refugee points in Reok District.

During the humanitarian mission, Mantiri also led the 81st Indonesian Independence Day ceremony at the Reo Fuel Terminal. The ceremony, held amidst recovery efforts, underscored the commitment of Pertamina's personnel to maintaining operational continuity and ensuring energy supply for the community. The event concluded with a prayer for the earthquake-affected residents of Flores.

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The officers carry the same noble mandate: to ensure Indonesia keeps moving, homes stay lit, industries operate, hospitals serve, and the Red and White continues to fly.