Will Become A Source Of Energy For The People Of East Java And Central Java, Jambaran-Tiung Biru Project Ready For 'Gas In'

Workers are active in the Jambaran-Tiung Biru (JTB) Unitization Gas Field Development Project area after the Tajak Sumur procession in Bojonegoro, East Java. (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Jambaran-Tiung Biru (JTB) national strategic project is ready for gas this July.

Director General of Oil and Gas at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Tutuka Ariadji, said that the preparations had entered the final stage, especially ensuring that oil and gas safety standards were met.

"There are still a few things that need to be repaired for the gas, ensuring its safety. We will wait a few more days and hopefully the problem can be resolved and then the gas will be carried out," said Tutuka in an official statement, Friday, July 15.

According to Tutuka, currently all oil and gas equipment or installations in the JTB Project have been installed in the field.

However, there are still aspects of oil and gas safety that need to be confirmed.

"Regarding safety, it must be ensured and in the oil and gas industry, safety is number one," added Tutuka.

For information, this gas is the initial stage of proving that the equipment and installations are well integrated, as well as their implementation that still pays attention to oil and gas safety.

After the gas in runs smoothly, the next stage is gas on stream.

"After confirming that the equipment is functioning properly, then gas will be on stream. It will take some time," said Tutuka.

The government appreciates PT Pertamina EP Cepu (PEPC) for its achievements where JTB was successfully built by the nation's children.

In addition, the oil and gas safety factor is also one of the main focuses because since 2017 there have been no work accidents.

"We highly appreciate PT Pertamina and PT Pertamina Cepu. We will continue to work together to be able to carry out this gas well and then deliver gas from JTB to industries and companies that need it," said Tutuka.

On the same occasion, Deputy 1 of the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) Febry Calvin Tetelepta said, JTB is a strategic project because with this JTB project the gas supply in Java for industry can run well.

"Therefore, in particular, we give our appreciation to PEPC, as well as Rekind and SKK Migas who have worked very seriously. So that in July this gas in and in August can be on stream," he said.

PEPC President Director Awang Blueuardi expressed his gratitude for the continuous support provided by the Government through the Directorate General of Oil and Gas and KSP in the success of this JTB Project.

Regarding safety, according to Awang, JTB always prioritizes the safety aspect.

He always emphasizes to his team to always prioritize safety at every stage of work towards on stream.

"Don't sacrifice safety to just pursue production. But we will still try our best efforts for future improvements," said Awang.

The JTB project is projected to be a source of energy to meet the energy needs of the community and industry, as well as electricity, especially in East Java and Central Java.

This field can produce 315 MMSCFD of raw gas and 2,700 bcpd of condensate.

In addition, there is potential for additional production of up to 20 MMSCFD, so that there is an increase in gas sales production from 172 MMSCFD to 192 MMSCFD.