Gas Pipe Explosion In Prabumulih, Pertamina Deploys Investigation Team

The location of the explosion of a gas pipeline belonging to Pertamina in the operational area of SKG I Prabumulih, South Sumatra. (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - A massive explosion occurred in the operational area of the Gas Compressor Station (SKG) I Kemang Tanduk Village, Rambang Kapak Tengah District, Prabumulih, South Sumatra, Monday.

As a result of the incident, two people suffered burns.

Senior Manager Relations Pertamina Subholding Upstream Regional Sumatra Yudy Nugraha said the location was behind the fence between Pertamina EP's operating facilities (PEP) Limau Field and PT Titis Sampurna.

After the incident, he said, his party dispatched an investigation team to investigate the cause of the gas pipe explosion.

"The location of SKG 1 and its operations are not affected," said Yudy to reporters, Monday, April 9.

He continued, Pertamina's emergency response team immediately went to the location to extinguish the fire.

"The fire was extinguished at around 8:00 am. The location of the incident has been installed with a dividing line to prevent unauthorized parties from entering the area," he said.

Yudy added that currently the cause of the incident is still being investigated by PEP Limau Field and PT Titis Sampurna. PEP Limau Field is ready to assist in handling the victims of the incident in Kemang Tanduk Village.

Both have received treatment from a team of doctors.

"We are deeply concerned and sympathize with the two victims. Pertamina and Titis Sampurna will be fully responsible. The two victims are planned to be referred to RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang to receive intensive treatment," concluded Yudy.