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Pertamina Commissioner Oversees Strategic Energy Projects in Tuban

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pertamina's President Commissioner, Mochamad Iriawan, inspected strategic energy projects in Tuban, East Java.
  • The visit aimed to ensure the reliability of projects supporting national energy security, including a new refinery and petrochemical complex.
  • Iriawan emphasized the importance of the New Grass Root Refinery (NGRR) project for Indonesia's energy independence and reviewed other facilities like the Fuel Terminal and LPG Terminal.

Mochamad Iriawan, President Commissioner of PT Pertamina (Persero), conducted an inspection of key strategic projects and energy infrastructure in Tuban, East Java, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. This visit was part of Pertamina's oversight function, aimed at verifying the operational integrity of national energy projects crucial for Indonesia's energy resilience.

The tour commenced with a review of the New Grass Root Refinery (NGRR) project, a National Strategic Project (PSN) managed by PT Pertamina Rosneft Pengolahan dan Petrokimia (PRPP). This integrated refinery and petrochemical complex is designed to bolster the nation's energy supply and provide essential raw materials for domestic industries. Iriawan stressed that the NGRR Tuban project is a foundational element for strengthening Indonesia's future energy self-sufficiency and security.

This is a national strategic asset. My presence in Tuban is to ensure this project proceeds according to target and provides maximum benefit for the nation.

— Mochamad IriawanPertamina President Commissioner Mochamad Iriawan on the importance of the NGRR Tuban project.

"This is a national strategic asset. My presence in Tuban is to ensure this project proceeds according to target and provides maximum benefit for the nation," Iriawan stated. He further inspected PT Trans-Pacific Petrochemical Indotama (TPPI), the Fuel Terminal (FT) Tuban, and the Terminal LPG Refrigerated Jawa Timur. FT Tuban serves as a vital transit hub for refined fuel products, equipped with numerous storage tanks totaling 305,192 kiloliters and capable of handling approximately 27,000 KL of fuel daily.

Iriawan noted that FT Tuban has become a primary logistical nexus for East Java, Bali, and Nusa Tenggara (Jatim Balinus), extending its distribution reach across Indonesia and even to Timor-Leste. He also lauded the Terminal LPG Refrigerated Jawa Timur, another PSN, for its significant role in the national energy roadmap, projecting it to supply 35-40% of Indonesia's LPG needs. "The existence of this terminal is expected to shorten distribution lines, improve logistics efficiency, and strengthen national LPG supply security," he added. Iriawan also provided directives on maintaining the safety and reliability of pipeline infrastructure, which supports about 58% of gas distribution through Subholding Gas.

The existence of this terminal is expected to shorten distribution lines, improve logistics efficiency, and strengthen national LPG supply security.

— Mochamad IriawanIriawan on the role of the Terminal LPG Refrigerated Jawa Timur.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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