Erika Retnowati Explains Reasons For BPH Migas To Assign Pertamina To Distribute 15.1 Million Kiloliters Of Diesel Throughout 2022

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JAKARTA - The government through the Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Agency (BPH Migas) has assigned PT Pertamina Patra Niaga and PT AKR Corporindo Tbk to provide and distribute 15.1 million kiloliters of diesel oil throughout 2022.

Head of BPH Migas, Erika Retnowati, emphasized that this quota determination was carried out by considering the needs of the community and the state's financial capacity.

"The determination of this quota is based on three basic calculation variables, including the proposed 2022 Solar Oil JBT Requirement from the Regional Government, data on the realization of PT Pertamina (Persero) and PT AKR Solar Oil JBT distribution in 2021 and the formulation of a formula that is in accordance with the agreement of a meeting with stakeholders. " he said in a statement in Jakarta, Saturday, January 8.

The regulation also stipulates that if there is an increase in demand or distribution disruption in a Regency/City area, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga and PT AKR Corporindo Tbk can make quota adjustments between distributors in the same Regency/City, as long as it does not affect the total number of Regency/City quotas. this, while still coordinating with BPH Migas and the local government.

"In changing the quota of an area, Pertamina is obliged to report it to BPH Migas, no later than 1 month after the change. The most important thing is that the distribution is right on target, so that the JBT quota is consumed by those who are entitled to it," added Erika.

The JBT quota which will be distributed in 2022, is divided into Kerosene (kerosene) of 480,000 KL and Diesel Oil (Gasoil) of 15.1 million KL. In addition, the results of the BPH Migas Committee Meeting also decided that the volume of JBT distribution that exceeded the quota would not be recognized as JBT and would be counted as JBU.

BPH Migas is in accordance with its duties to regulate and determine the availability and distribution of fuel and ensure that JBT Solar is given to the rightful and on target. In addition, BPH Migas also needs to evaluate diesel consumption and conduct socialization to stakeholders regarding its regulation and distribution.