PGN Make Sure LNG Distributions During Christmas And New Year Holidays Are Safe

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PT PGN Tbk as Pertamina Gas Subholding is ready to maintain the reliability and distribution of gas and LNG during the 2022 Christmas and 2023 New Year holidays safely and optimally.

PGN Sales and Operations Director Faris Aziz explained that the PGN's Christmas and New Year Task Force kept the entire network and natural gas supply safe for 794,145 SR, 1,914 small customers, and 2,542 commercial and industrial customers.

PGN received supplies from 19 KKKS Gas multisources in 23 Working Areas (WK).

PGN prepared a supply of gas distribution to final users of 977 BBTUD, gas transmission of 2,490 MMSCFD, 177,750 LSP for BBG, and LNG Stock. With 100 percent infrastructure reliability for current gas transportation and distribution activities, it is in a safe and normal status," Faris told the media, Friday, December 23.

Faris continued, the role of the Christmas and New Year's Task Force also ensures the safety of the transportation of crude oil and the distribution of BBG.

The Christmas and New Year's Task Force is also preparing to anticipate gas supply by utilizing CNG as a back up supply if there are disruptions to distribution, as well as the use of LNG in FSRU Lampung.

Operationally, the Christmas and New Year's Task Force monitors and controls the pressure of transmission and distribution networks, as well as network patrols and natural gas infrastructure. 24-hour alertness to maintain gas distribution. In addition, the Disaster Management Team is also on standby 24 hours 7 days," explained Faris.

The Christmas and New Year Task Force PGN Subholding Gas is integrated with the Christmas Task Force and the new year of Holding Oil and Gas Pertamina and the ESDM Joint Command Post at BPH Migas which is on standby until January 8, 2023. The PGN stand by Christmas and New Year Task Force in 23 post areas and standby is contacted 24 hours at Call Center number 135.

The Christmas and New Year's Task Force is expected to be able to handle it quickly if there are obstacles or incidents in the use of natural gas.

The public can also contact the nearest Sales Area to speed up handling, if they experience problems using natural gas.

"Gas balance for each area or region can change according to customer needs and gas availability. Therefore, PGN also anticipates opportunities for increased demand for natural gas," he said.

"For safety reasons, for household customers who want to travel for a long time during the Christmas and New Year holidays, we urge you to close the valve near the gas meter," added Faris.

PGN Group always prioritizes the availability and safety of natural gas distribution, especially in long holiday moments, so that all segments of customers can enjoy the benefits of natural gas comfortably.

"At the moment of Christmas and New Year's Day, it is hoped that the role of the 2022 Christmas and New Year Task Force and the ESDM Joint Command Post in providing the best service," he concluded.