Pertamina Patra Niaga Opens More Opportunities for People with Disabilities to Work and Be Independent

Pertamina Patra Niaga is demonstrating a strong commitment to inclusivity by integrating individuals with disabilities into its operations across Indonesia's energy sector. The company's Corporate Secretary, Roberth M.V. Dumatubun, emphasized that Pertamina Patra Niaga prioritizes creating inclusive environments and offers various Community Involvement & Development (CID) programs to support people with disabilities.

"Pertamina Patra Niaga is here for everyone. Through CID programs, we open opportunities for friends with disabilities to work, improve their capabilities, and make positive contributions to their environment and community," Roberth stated. One flagship initiative is PERINTIS (Pemberdayaan Inklusi Teman Istimewa), implemented at Pertamina Patra Niaga's Balongan refinery. This program supports a "Special Friends" coffee shop managed by deaf individuals in Indramayu Regency. Since its inception in 2023, the shop has benefited 155 deaf individuals and generated approximately Rp300 million in revenue in 2025, serving as a symbol of independence and equal opportunity.

Furthering its commitment to disability empowerment, the company's affiliate PT Polytama Propindo launched the Setara (Sinergi Kawan Inklusi) Program in 2023. This program focuses on developing the innovative Polystep prosthetic leg, made from recycled polypropylene waste, offering an affordable assistive device solution while promoting a circular economy. To date, the Setara program has assisted 114 beneficiaries in Indramayu and generated nearly Rp190 million in income during 2025.

Suprayitno, head of the Indramayu Disability Group, expressed gratitude for the significant positive changes brought about by the Setara program. He noted that the program not only provides affordable assistive devices but also creates opportunities for economic independence. "We used to face challenges because assistive devices were very expensive and difficult to obtain. Now we can make them ourselves, learn, and even sell our products. This is not just help; it's recognition that we are equal," Suprayitno shared emotionally. In Boyolali Regency, the Fuel Terminal Boyolali runs the Difabelpreneur Kresna Patra program, which focuses on enhancing skills and employment access for people with disabilities through sewing training, developing inclusive job placement agencies, and establishing the Inclusive Community Activity Center (PKBM) Dwija Praja Amarta, fostering a sustainable empowerment ecosystem.