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Pertamina Patra Niaga Rushes to Restore Fuel and LPG Supply in Earthquake-Hit Flores

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pertamina Patra Niaga is accelerating efforts to handle the impact of earthquakes in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, and ensure the continuity of fuel and LPG supplies.
  • The company has restored operations at 35 out of 52 gas stations in the Flores region, with others undergoing phased recovery due to logistical and infrastructure challenges.
  • Alternative supply routes, including sea transportation, are being utilized to maintain energy availability in affected areas, prioritizing safety and reliability.

Pertamina Patra Niaga is actively responding to the aftermath of earthquakes in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, working to mitigate the impact on energy supplies and restore services. The company's efforts focus on repairing energy infrastructure, strengthening distribution networks, and implementing alternative supply schemes.

Out of 52 fuel stations in the Flores region, 35 have resumed operations. The remaining 17 are undergoing gradual recovery. Some partners and operational staff are prioritizing evacuation and recovery efforts, while others face disruptions from power outages, communication network issues, and damaged facilities.

Kitty Andhora, VP of Corporate Communication at Pertamina Patra Niaga, stated that distribution continues through various alternative methods. This includes rerouting supplies from Fuel Terminals in Labuan Bajo, Bima, Ende, and Maumere, supplemented by sea transportation to bolster supplies to areas with damaged land routes. "The safety of the public, workers, and the reliability of energy distribution are our priorities," Andhora said. "Therefore, recovery is being carried out in stages, ensuring that all facilities to be operated have undergone checks and meet safety aspects."

In the LPG sector, five agents in Flores remain operational with generally available stock at both agent and outlet levels. As of August 16, 2026, 20 LPG cylinders had arrived in Maumere. Pertamina Patra Niaga continues to coordinate with local governments, BPH Migas, relevant agencies, distribution partners, and stakeholders to expedite the recovery process. The company urges the public to remain calm, use fuel and LPG wisely, and rely on official information from Pertamina Contact Center 135.

The safety of the public, workers, and the reliability of energy distribution are our priorities. Therefore, recovery is being carried out in stages, ensuring that all facilities to be operated have undergone checks and meet safety aspects.

— Kitty AndhoraVP Corporate Communication at Pertamina Patra Niaga, explaining the company's approach to restoring energy services after the earthquakes.
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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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