Carry Out The Christmas And New Year Holiday Security Task Force, PGN Ensures The Smooth Distribution And Natural Gas Services

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PT PGN Tbk as Pertamina Gas Subholding is ready to maintain the reliability and distribution of gas and LNG during the 2022 Christmas and 2023 New Year (Nataru) holidays safely and optimally. PGN also continues to serve and maintain the distribution of natural gas needs so that customers can enjoy it during holidays without worrying.

PGN Sales and Operations Director Faris Aziz explained that the Nataru PGN Task Force maintains safe conditions for the entire network and natural gas supply for 794,145 SR, 1,914 small customers, as well as 2,542 commercial and industrial customers. For supply, PGN obtained from multisource 19 KKKS Gas in 23 Working Areas.

"PGN has prepared a supply of gas distribution to end users of 977 BBTUD, gas transmission of 2,490 MMSCFD, 177,750 LSP for BBG, and LNG Stock. With 100 percent infrastructure reliability for current gas transportation and distribution activities, it is safe and normal," said Faris, in his statement, Thursday, December 22.

Faris continued, the role of the Nataru Task Force also ensures the safety of the transportation of crude oil and the distribution of BBG. The Nataru Task Force is also preparing to anticipate gas supply by utilizing CNG as a back up supply if there are disruptions in distribution, as well as the use of LNG in FSRU Lampung.

"Operatively, the Nataru Task Force monitors and controls the pressure of transmission and distribution networks, as well as network patrols and natural gas infrastructure. 24-hour alertness to maintain gas distribution. In addition, the Disaster Management Team is also on standby 24 hours 7 days," explained Faris.

The Nataru PGN Gas Subholding Task Force is integrated with the Nataru Oil and Gas Task Force Pertamina and the ESDM Joint Command Post at BPH Migas which is on standby until January 8, 2023. The Nataru PGN Task Force stands by 23 posko areas and is ready to be contacted 24 hours at Call Center number 135.

It is hoped that the Nataru Task Force can handle it quickly if there are obstacles or incidents in the use of natural gas. The public can also contact the nearest Sales Area to speed up handling, if they experience problems using natural gas.

"Gas balance for each area or region can change according to customer needs and gas availability. Therefore, PGN also anticipates the opportunity to increase natural gas demand. For safety reasons, for household customers who want to travel for a long time during the Nataru holiday, we urge to close the valve near the gas meter," added Faris.

PGN Group always prioritizes the availability and safety of natural gas distribution, especially in long holiday moments, so that all customer segments can enjoy the benefits of natural gas comfortably. At the moment of Nataru at this time, it is hoped that the role of the Nataru 2022 Task Force and the ESDM Joint Command Post in providing the best service.