WIKA Boosts Tuban LPG Project Development, Target Completed 2026

Tuban LPG Project, East Java. (Photo: Doc. WIKA)

JAKARTA - PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk (WIKA) is accelerating the construction of the Tuban LPG project.

The project is targeted to be completed next year.

President Director of WIKA, Agung Budi Waskito (BW), said that this project aims to meet the needs of LPG in East Java, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, and parts of Eastern Indonesia, as well as reduce dependence on the inefficient and so far used floating storage facilities (Floating Storage LPG Refrigerated).

"The work of this project is carried out with an EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning) scheme which covers all stages, starting from preparation, engineering design, procurement of materials and equipment, inspection, delivery, to offshore and offshore construction," he said in an official statement, Monday, November 10.

In addition, Agung said WIKA is also responsible for the pre-commissioning, start-up, performance test, to the warranty period period period period period.

"Until now, the progress of project development has reached 65 percent, with a target completion by 2026," he said.

He added that the facilities being built include Jetty A with a capacity of 16,000'65.000 DWT, Jetty B 2,300'25.000 DWT, Jetty C 900'6.500 DWT, and Jetty Tugboat 500 DWT.

"All these facilities will be connected through an piping system of approximately 3.5 kilometers between the jetty and the LPG storage tank," he said.

This project, continued Agung, is proof of WIKA's commitment to providing reliable and sustainable energy infrastructure for Indonesia.

"The Tuban LPG project is a strategic step to ensure the availability of energy for the community, as well as support national energy security through the construction of facilities that are efficient and environmentally friendly," said Agung.

According to him, the presence of this facility will be the backbone of the distribution of the national LPG, especially for East Java, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, and parts of Eastern Indonesia, which has been very dependent on supplies from the western region.

"The Tuban LPG project is projected to be able to serve up to 40 percent of the national LPG needs, especially for eastern parts of Indonesia," he said.

With the operation of this terminal, continued Agung, the distribution of LPG is expected to be more efficient and stable, thereby strengthening national energy security while at the same time encouraging regional economic growth.

"The presence of the Tuban LPG Terminal also emphasizes the position of WIKA as a national construction company and EPC that consistently plays an active role in supporting Indonesia's energy independence and sustainable development," he said.