After Gas Pipe Explosion In Prabumulih, Pertamina Ensures SKG PEP Limau Operates Normal

The location of the explosion of a gas pipeline belonging to Pertamina in Kemang Tanduk Village, Prabumulih City, South Sumatra. (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Senior Manager for Limau Field, Zulfikar Akbar, said that the Pertamina EP Limau Field (PEP) Gas Compressor Station 1 (SKG 1) in Kemang Tanduk Village, Prabumulih City, South Sumatra, was confirmed to be operating normally after the explosion incident that occurred Monday, May 9.

Zulfikar said that the operational activities of SKG I were to supply the needs of own use gas in the Limau Field.

He added that the explosion that occurred did not originate from Pertamina's gas pipeline.

“The incident can be controlled. The fire was extinguished starting at 06.15 WIB and was successfully extinguished at 07.12 WIB with continued cooling around the SKG 1 location. At the scene of the incident a barrier line has been installed to prevent unauthorized parties from entering the area, "Zulfikar said in his statement to VOI. , Tuesday 10 May.

Two residents affected by the incident have been referred to Dr Mohammad Hoesin Hospital in Palembang.

Pertamina, continued Zulfikar, is responsible for the condition of the two victims.

"Pertamina EP is concerned and sympathizes with the two residents affected and is fully responsible for this incident," he said.

This incident, continued Zulfikar, is in the evaluation process and Pertamina continues to make continuous improvements in increasing the reliability of operating facilities, by always prioritizing the HSSE aspect as a top priority.