PGN Seeks New Gas Supply For Industrial Sustainability

PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk (PGN) has responded to the challenge of providing pipeline gas in several strategic areas, such as central Sumatra, southern Sumatra, Lampung, and western Java, by actively looking for new pipeline gas sources.

In addition, PGN is also actively looking for alternative solutions to gas supply resulting from LNG regasification sourced from within the country, such as from Tangguh, Bontang and DonggiULo.

PGN seeks to maintain national energy sustainability by balancing the needs and availability of natural gas. In the midst of a decline in pipeline gas supply from a number of main sources, gas regasification is an effective alternative solution to ensure customers continue to get the energy supply needed," said PGN Corporate Secretary Fajriyah Usman, Monday, January 6.

Fajriyah added, since mid-2024, PGN has started to introduce LNG regasification gas supply with 100 percent distribution to customers over 3 cars in the domestic LNG allocation from the Government.

"We estimate that the challenge of supplying piped gas will occur in 2025, making it very possible that the portion of regasification gas supply will increase to meet industrial needs," he continued.

He ensured that PGN would continue to establish intensive communication with the government, regulators, and other stakeholders so that it could ensure strategic decisions that could strengthen energy sustainability and the national industry.

Fajriyah explained, the gas regasification does have different characteristics and cost structures from pipe gases.

However, he said, PGN continues to strive to provide innovative solutions to maintain economic balance and customer competitiveness.

PGN will continue to play an active role in supporting national energy security, as well as providing sustainable solutions for the industry through natural gas from LNG regasification results, said Fajriyah.