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Pertamina Commissioner reviews fuel supply readiness in Bali ahead of holiday travel surge

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pertamina's Chief Commissioner visited Bali's Aviation Fuel Terminal (AFT) Ngurah Rai to check readiness for increased flight traffic.
  • The visit aimed to ensure adequate supply and quality of aviation fuel during the mid-year holiday period.
  • The AFT Ngurah Rai facility is crucial for maintaining Bali's air connectivity and supporting the island's tourism and economy.

Ahead of an anticipated surge in air travel during the mid-year holidays, PT Pertamina (Persero) Chief Commissioner Mochamad Iriawan conducted a working visit to the Aviation Fuel Terminal (AFT) Ngurah Rai in Bali. The visit on Saturday, June 13, focused on verifying the terminal's preparedness to meet the heightened demand for aviation fuel.

Iriawan emphasized the critical role of AFT Ngurah Rai in ensuring the smooth flow of mobility, supporting the regional economy, and bolstering air connectivity to and from Bali. "I deliberately made this visit to ensure all operational procedures are running smoothly. The reliability of AFT Ngurah Rai plays an important role in maintaining the smooth mobility of the community, supporting regional economic activities, and strengthening air connectivity from and to Bali," Iriawan stated. He underscored that the terminal's functionality is directly linked to flight safety.

I deliberately made this visit to ensure all operational procedures are running smoothly. The reliability of AFT Ngurah Rai plays an important role in maintaining the smooth mobility of the community, supporting regional economic activities, and strengthening air connectivity from and to Bali. This is very important because it is directly related to flight safety.

— Mochamad IriawanExplaining the purpose of his visit to the aviation fuel terminal.

The AFT Ngurah Rai, managed by PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, is a vital facility with a total avtur storage capacity of 24,300 kiloliters. It serves as a primary supplier for both domestic and international airlines operating at Ngurah Rai International Airport. Currently, the terminal's daily avtur consumption averages around 1,495 kiloliters.

During the visit, Iriawan inspected operational areas and observed the daily quality checks performed by Pertamina officers before fuel is dispatched. He also commended the dedication of the Pertamina staff, who work diligently even on holidays. "The application of SOPs with a focus on HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environment) is the top priority and the license to operate for Pertamina. There is no tolerance for the safety of workers, facility security, or environmental protection in any of the company's operational activities," he asserted. Pertamina's Vice President of Corporate Communication, Muhammad Baron, added that ensuring smooth flight operations is essential for supporting Bali's tourism and economy.

The application of SOPs with a focus on HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environment) is the top priority and the license to operate for Pertamina. There is no tolerance for the safety of workers, facility security, or environmental protection in any of the company's operational activities.

— Mochamad IriawanHighlighting Pertamina's commitment to safety and environmental standards.
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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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