Ministry Of Transportation To Build TBBM In Labuan Bajo, Operate In 2023

Groundbreaking TBBM (doc. Ministry of Transportation)

LABUAN BAJO - The Ministry of Transportation and PT Pertamina Persero built a fuel oil terminal (TBBM) depot from the Wae Kelambu Multipurpose Terminal construction area in Labuan Bajo Port, East Nusa Tenggara. The project is targeted for completion in 2023.

TBBM Labuan Bajo Port will be a fuel barn for Manggarai and West Manggarai Regencies. The project is carried out to support Labuan Bajo to become a Super Premium Tourism Destination.

"I express my appreciation to the Ministry of BUMN, PT. Pertamina, PT. Pelindo III, and the NTT Regional Government for supporting the realization of the TBBM development as part of the construction of the Wae Kelambu Multipurpose Terminal, in order to support the tourism sector in Labuan Bajo," said Transportation Minister Budi Karya. Sumadi in his official statement, Friday, March 26.

Minister of Transportation Budi said that the presence of TBBM would provide direct energy support in Labuan Bajo. This port will contribute positively, plus a terminal that will later become an international terminal.

NTT Deputy Governor Josef Nae Soi welcomed the construction of the TBBM at the Wae Kelambu Multipurpose Terminal. The existence of this TBBM will facilitate the supply of fuel for the people in Labuan Bajo and its surroundings.

"This port is extraordinary by meeting international standards, thanks to the Minister of Transportation, the Minister of BUMN, and the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources. It's a great collaboration. The distance traveled for BBM has also become closer, "said the NTT Deputy Governor.

Apart from the Minister of Transportation Budi Karya, there was a Groundbreaking activity, which marked the start of the TBBM Development at the Wae Kelambu Multipurpose Terminal. Also attending virtually at the TBBM Groundbreaking were Minister of BUMN Erick Thohir and Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif.