Until The End Of 2021 Already Has 167 Gas Stations, Shell Is Increasingly Active In Expanding Its Business In Indonesia

Shell gas station. (Photo: Doc. Antara/Shell Indonesia)

JAKARTA - Shell has confirmed its expansion in Indonesia by adding a network of 30 gas stations (SPBU). With this addition, Shell already has a total of 167 gas stations by December 2021.

Deputy Director and Vice President of Network for Shell Mobility Indonesia, Ingrid Siburian, said that the development of this gas station network is a form of commitment to expand public access to raw materials and services offered by Shell Indonesia.

"In 2021, we will present Shell gas stations in several new areas, such as Blitar, Pasuruan, Gresik, and Sidoarjo," said Ingrid in a written statement quoted on Wednesday, March 2.

He continued, from a total of 30 new gas stations that were established, seven of them were the result of the Shell Gas Station Dealer Partnership Program.

"This partnership program provides entrepreneurs and investors with the opportunity to own and manage the Shell gas station business," he said.

Therefore, he continued, Shell Indonesia will continue to actively expand the Shell gas station business in various regions of Indonesia this year by cooperating with business partners.

"The number of Shell gas stations owned by business partners is 23 gas stations," added Ingrid.

In addition to conventional gas stations, Shell Indonesia is also developing Modular gas stations with a more affordable investment value.

The gas station model specifically designed for the second-tier city market has seven gas stations, namely in Jombang (East Java), Cirebon (West Java), Syeh Quro (Karawang), Pasir Angin (Bogor), West Serang (Banten), Cilegon (Banten). ) and Blitar (East Java). Through the Shell Modular gas station, Shell also cooperates with regional entrepreneurs.

Shell Dealer Partners may build a variety of Non-Fuel Retail (NFR), such as convenience stores, coffee shops, restaurants, workshops, and ATM centers at Shell gas stations.

"Shell does not charge royalties or fees outside the fuel business," he concluded.