Gas Pipe Leaking At MT Haryono Turns Out To Be PGN's, Cause Still Under Investigation

The situation at the location of the leaking gas pipe in MT Haryono. (Photo: Jehan/ VOI)

JAKARTA - Area Head of PGN Jakarta, Sheila Marlianty said the gas pipe that had a leak at MT Haryono belonged to PGN.

"Currently, PT PGN Tbk's Disturbance Management Team (TPG) officers are at the location and are making sure that the infrastructure and perimeter around the location are safe," said Sheila in a statement received by VOI, Wednesday, July 20.

He added that currently PGN TPG officers have secured the surrounding area from residents' activities by installing a safety line.

Officers are also in the process of identifying the impact of the incident and planning for repairs as soon as possible.

"PT PGN Tbk has also coordinated with related parties to identify affected customers," he continued.

Meanwhile, the cause of the incident is still under investigation.

"We will ensure that natural gas customer service is not affected for too long and will improve coordination with third parties so that the reliability and safety of the natural gas network including personnel can be managed according to HSSE principles," he concluded.

Previously reported, a gas pipe leaked at MT Haryono, South Jakarta.

The Head of the Tebet Police, AKP Estu, confirmed the incident.

According to him, the incident occurred on Wednesday, July 20, at 11.45 WIB.

He added, as a result of the gas leak, traffic flow had to be temporarily diverted.

"There was a gas pipe leak, while those from Cawang to the east were closed and diverted to Tebet Eco Park, Pancoran and Tebet Raya," Estu said when confirmed, Wednesday, July 20.

However, now the traffic flow can be crossed, but only one lane.

The path will be re-opened after there is information from the project.

"Meanwhile, the gas pipeline is no longer coming out. If the command is declared safe, only one lane will be reopened," he said.

When asked about the personnel guarding the location, Estu revealed that there was no increase in the number of personnel. Because it is considered sufficient to overcome the congestion.

"While the existing officers are at the Pancoran flyover, Tebet, and at the TL (traffic light) Kalibata, Cawang, I think it has been sterilized enough with the existing members," he concluded.