JAKARTA - PT Pertamina (Persero) through the Subholding Refining & Petrochemical PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional KPI) Balongan Unit officially launched an environmentally friendly fuel called Diesel X.

Pertamina President Director Simon Aloysius Mantiri said Diesel X was a form of Pertamina's response to global demands for cleaner energy.

Diesel X comes with the latest technology that can reduce the negative impact on the environment and is the best solution for customers in the industrial sector who use heavy vehicles such as mining.

Simon appreciated all those who have worked hard in developing Diesel X products.

"This product will not only provide short-term benefits, but will also contribute greatly to realizing Pertamina's vision to become a sustainable and innovative energy company," said Simon, Thursday, January 30.

President Director of PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional (KPI) Taufik Aditiyawarman emphasized that Diesel X is a tangible manifestation of PT KPI's commitment to provide cleaner, more efficient, and environmentally friendly energy for the community and industry in Indonesia.

"The Balongan refinery has succeeded in implementing the production process to successfully produce Diesel X, ensuring the best quality and performance for diesel-engined vehicles and other industrial sectors," said Taufik.

Diesel X, added Taufik, will provide great benefits, both in terms of engine performance, fuel efficiency, and exhaust emissions reduction.

Diesel X produced from the Balongan Refinery has a low content of sulfur < 10 ppm. Currently, the capacity of the Balongan Refinery to produce Diesel X reaches 200 thousand barrels per month and at the launch momentum of Diesel X, there will be an initial shipment of 52 thousand barrels for the industrial sector, namely to PT Freeport Indonesia.

Pertamina's Vice President for Corporate Communication Fadjar Djoko Santoso added, Diesel X Innovation produced and managed by PT KPI is a form of effort to lead to energy independence in supporting energy self-sufficiency programmed by the government.

Standardly equivalent to EURO V makes Diesel X ideal for heavy equipment vehicles used in the mining industry.

In addition, Diesel X also offers an increase in fuel efficiency by around 7 percent.

Produk ini merupakan hasil sinergi Pertamina Group, risetnya dilakukan di Laboratory Research, Technology and Innovation Pertamina, produksinya di Kilang Pertamina Internasional kemudian dipasarkan melalui Pertamina Patra Niaga, lanjut Fadjar.

In addition, on the same occasion in the January 2025 period, Pertamina also launched another product, namely Diesel B40 fuel and flight fuel, Pertamina Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) which is made from Used Cooking Oil (UCO) or crude oil.


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