Pertagas Supplies Gas to RDMP Balikpapan via Senipah-Balikpapan Gas Pipeline
PT Pertamina Gas (Pertagas) has a strategic role in supporting the smooth operation of the Balikpapan RDMP in terms of gas supply. This support is realized through the construction of the Senipah-Balikpapan Gas Pipeline project which is part of the integrated infrastructure of the RDMP to ensure a safe and reliable gas supply for the refinery.
President Director of Pertamina Gas, Indra P. Sembiring, said that the Senipah-Balikpapan Gas Pipeline, which has been operating since December 31, 2023, is one of the National Strategic Projects that plays an important role in supporting the increase in the processing capacity and production of the Pertamina Balikpapan Refinery (KPB) and RU V.
"The Senipah-Balikpapan Gas Pipeline is part of the integrated infrastructure in Balikpapan which was inaugurated by President Prabowo today. Through this gas infrastructure, Pertagas as the manager, fully supports the operational reliability of RU V and Pertamina Balikpapan Refinery (KPB) to strengthen the sustainable supply of national energy," said Indra, quoted Wednesday, January 14.
He explained that the Senipah-Balikpapan Gas Pipeline interconnection, which is approximately 78 kilometers long, was built to channel natural gas from the upstream area, namely K3S in Senipah, East Kalimantan, to the Balikpapan refinery with a distribution capacity of 125 MMSCFD.
The optimization of gas distribution is an important element in maintaining the continuity and efficiency of RDMP Balikpapan operations.
"Reliable gas supply through this pipeline network will ensure RDMP Balikpapan's operations to be more environmentally friendly and low-emission, as well as support the achievement of Indonesia's Net Zero Emission (NZE) target in 2060," added Indra.
The construction of the Senipah-Balikpapan Gas Pipeline also prioritizes the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) of around 51 percent, so that it also contributes to encouraging the development of the domestic industry.
"Pertagas is committed to continuing to play an active role in strengthening national energy resilience through the provision and management of reliable natural gas infrastructure, as well as supporting the sustainability of refinery operations and national economic growth," he said.