As Of November 2022, Pertamina Has Salurkan Elpiji's Conversion To 11,000 Farmers And Fishermen

One of the fishermen who received the converter kit distributed by Pertamina Patra Niaga. (Photo: Doc. Pertamina)

JAKARTA - Pertamina Patra Niaga until November 2022 has completed the distribution of fuel oil (BBM) conversion packages to 3 kilograms (LPG) of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to 5,000 fishermen and 6,000 farmers.

This program is a collaboration between the Directorate General of Oil and Gas of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) together with Commission VII DPR RI through an assignment to Pertamina Patra Niaga.

From 2016 to 2021, the government has distributed more than 85,000 converter kit packages to fishermen. For farmers, since 2019 more than 14,000 converter kit packages have been distributed," explained the Director General of Oil and Gas at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Tutuka Ariadji to the media, Tuesday, November 22.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of Commission VII DPR RI, Sugeng Soeparwoto, said that by converting fuel into LPG, it would be much more efficient and cleaner energy and reduce pollution.

"From the report, 1 3 kg LPG cylinder is equivalent to at least 7 liters of fuel, it is clear that it is very saving. On the side of the gas emission environment, it is also smaller. The slightest savings must be done and supported, so that fishermen and farmers are more prosperous," said Sugeng.

Pertamina Regional Marketing Director Patra Niaga Mars Ega Legowo Putra is committed to continuing the target of distributing LPG converter packages to fishermen and farmers by the end of 2022.

"Pertamina Patra Niaga has received a mandate to complete the conversion of fuel to BBG for fishermen in 51 cities/regencies and farmers spread across 50 cities/regencies spread throughout Indonesia," said Mars Ega.

Mars Ega added, Pertamina Patra Niaga also ensures the availability and smooth distribution of LPG through the One Village One Outlet (OVOO) program.

"The continuation of the conversion program can run well by ensuring that LPG stocks, through OVOO, currently 95 percent of urban villages or villages are served at least one LPG outlet. Hopefully, this conversion program and package can be sustainable and continue to provide great benefits for fishermen and farmers in Indonesia," concluded Mars Ega.