Pertamina Cilacap Refinery Tank Burns, Central Java And DIY Fuel-LPG Supply Guaranteed Safe

DOK ANTARA/Pertamina Cilacap Factory

JAKARTA - Pertamina has ensured that the supply of fuel and LPG in the Central Java and Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY) areas is safe after the storage tank fire incident in the Cilacap refinery area.

The Unit Manager of Communication, Relations, & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of Pertamina's Central Java Regional Marketing, said the incident would not affect the distribution of fuel and LPG, especially in Central Java and DIY.

"Pertamina Marketing Central Java Region has 7 Fuel Terminals and 3 LPG Terminals which function to supply fuel and LPG needs in the provinces of Central Java and DIY, for that supply and distribution to the community can be ensured safe and sufficient through these operating units," said Brasto Galih Nugroho in a written statement, Friday, June 11.

The tank fire in the Cilacap refinery area, Central Java, occurred at 19.45 WIB. The cause of the fire is still unknown.

"Efforts to extinguish the fire are carried out by spraying foam towards the hotspots. A total of 50 firefighters have been dispatched to deal with the fires," said PT KPI's Corporate Secretary, Ifki Sukarya in a written statement to reporters, Friday, June 11.

Meanwhile Unit Manager Communication Relations Cilacap Refinery Unit IV Cilacap, Hatim Ilwan said officers were still in control of the total extinguishing effort. The Pertamina Cilacap refinery tank fire had no impact on residents.

"This location is inside, far from the highway, far from settlements, so it can be ascertained that the impact is quite far from the community," he said, quoted from Kompas TV broadcast.

The Cilacap refinery is one of Pertamina's 6 refineries with a processing capacity of 270 thousand barrels per day. This refinery has about 200 tanks to accommodate crude to be processed, gas and fuel from crude oil processing.

Despite the fire, Pertamina ensures that the supply of fuel and LPG for the community remains safe.