To Ensure Uninterrupted Tourism in Labuan Bajo Ahead of Christmas and New Year Holidays, Patra Logistik Maintains Avtur Supply

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LABUAN BAJO - In anticipation of the 2026 Christmas and New Year (Nataru) Task Force, PT Patra Logistik, a subsidiary of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, is strengthening the reliability of its aviation fuel supply chain in strategic operational areas, including the Komodo Aircraft Refueling Depot (DPPU) in Labuan Bajo.

This step is part of the company's commitment to maintaining the reliability of national energy services, particularly in the aviation sector, which is expected to see a surge during the year-end holidays.

Labuan Bajo's position as a leading national and international tourist destination makes reliable aviation fuel supplies crucial.

To ensure this, the Board of Commissioners and Directors of Patra Logistik conducted a direct inspection of the readiness of facilities, equipment, and personnel at the Komodo DPPU.

They also ensured that all Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) aspects were implemented optimally.

President Commissioner of PT Patra Logistik, Budi YP Hutagaol, stated that the readiness of the Komodo DPPU is a crucial part of the Pertamina Group's aviation fuel supply chain in eastern Indonesia.

"As the Christmas and New Year (Nataru) holiday approaches, we want to ensure the entire aviation fuel (avtur) supply system operates reliably, especially at strategic points like Labuan Bajo. Furthermore, we are strengthening coordination with security forces to ensure smooth distribution from TBBM Reo to DPPU Komodo, which presents its own geographical challenges," Budi said in an email received in Jakarta on Friday, November 14.

In addition to checking operational readiness, the activity also served as an opportunity to strengthen synergy across stakeholders, including the Indonesian Navy, Indonesian Air Force, and the Labuan Bajo Police.

This collaboration plays a crucial role in maintaining smooth energy distribution while enhancing preparedness for potential disasters in this coastal tourist area.

The Commander of the Labuan Bajo Naval Base (Danlanal), Lieutenant Colonel Ardian Widjanarko Djajasaputra, expressed his appreciation for the collaboration with the state-owned energy company.

"The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) is committed to supporting the smooth distribution of energy while strengthening preparedness for potential disasters in the waters of Labuan Bajo. This kind of collaboration is crucial to ensure all parties are prepared to face emergencies, including those that could impact energy logistics activities," he said.

On the same occasion, Patra Logistik also reaffirmed its commitment to social and environmental responsibility through several Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) programs. These activities include distributing basic food packages to residents of Ring 1 and tanker truck (AMT) crews, providing infrastructure and facilities for places of worship such as mosques, churches, and Buddhist temples, and distributing aid to orphans.

As part of its strategic role in the aviation fuel logistics sector in the Jatimbalinus region, Patra Logistik, together with Pertamina Patra Niaga, manages the operational management of the DPPU through a Joint Operation (KSO) scheme in seven locations: Komodo, Ende, Maumere, Waingapu, Tambolaka, Bima, and Banyuwangi. This synergy is an effort to ensure that Pertamina's aviation fuel services remain reliable and safe in regions with diverse geographical challenges.