Pertamina Predicts An Increase In Avtur And Fuel Consumption In NTB Up To 300 Percent Ahead Of The Mandalika MotoGP Event

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JAKARTA - Ahead of the MotoGP event which will take place from March 18-20, 2022 at the Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit, Pertamina predicts the consumption of avtur and fuel oil (BBM) will increase by up to 300 percent.

The Executive General Manager of Patra Niaga Jatimbalinus, Deny Djukardi, said that Pertamina Patra Niaga ensures that the distribution and stock of avtur and fuel are safe. Based on PLN data, during the pre-season MotoGP event yesterday, there was an increase in the consumption of avtur or aircraft fuel in Lombok, from an average of 28 kiloliters (KL) to 56 KL per day, an increase of about 100 percent.

"We predict an increase in consumption during the MotoGP event, from an average of 30 KL per day to 111 KL or an increase of more than 300 percent," said Deny, Thursday, March 17.

He added that the increase in consumption is also expected to occur in fuel for vehicles.

"The normal daily fuel consumption in Lombok is 878 kiloliters (KL), when the MotoGP event takes place it is estimated that there will be an increase of 10-15 percent or above 1,000 KL per day," said Deny.

Pertamina's facilities and facilities in West Nusa Tenggara are also ready to meet energy needs, especially during the MotoGP event.

"Through the Integrated BBM & LPG Terminal in Mataram City and the Aircraft Filling Depot at Lombok's Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport, Pertamina is ready to serve the needs of the community and consumers, especially during the MotoGP event," concluded Deny.

As the Commercial & Trading Sub Holding of PT Pertamina (Persero), PT Pertamina Patra Niaga always distributes the community's energy needs in the form of BBM, LPG, Avtur, Petrochemical and other products.