Balikpapan Oil Refinery Fire Victims Are Contractor Workers

Illustration of a burning Pertamina oil refinery. Photo: Antara

BALIKPAPAN - The fire incident at the Pertamina refinery in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Sunday, May 15, left one person dead and five others injured.

Area Manager Communication, Relations & CSR of the Balikpapan Refinery said Ely Chandra said there were a total of five victims in the fire incident.

"There are three burnt people who are Pertamina workers and currently maximum treatment efforts are being carried out at Pertamina Balikpapan Hospital, 2 victims who were exposed to heat who are workers from contractors have received treatment at the clinic and have returned home. rescued are contractor workers," said Ely Chandra to VOI, Sunday.

He added that the Balikpapan refinery ensures that victims get the best treatment related to their rights while preparing other necessary needs.

"The fire team at the Balikpapan refinery at PT Pertamina Internasional Refinery has succeeded in extinguishing the flames that appeared at plant 5, the Hydro Skimming Complex Unit," he said.

Meanwhile, the General Manager (GM) of the Balikpapan Refinery, Wahyu Sulistyo Wibowo, expressed his deep condolences for the death of the victim.

"This disaster has caused concern for Pertamina. However, we will ensure that the handling will be carried out to the maximum extent possible for all victims," said Wahyu.

It was previously reported that one person died and 5 were injured in a fire at the Pertamina refinery in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Sunday, May 15.

Area Manager of Communication, Relations & CSR of the Balikpapan Refinery said that Ely Chandra said the fire appeared at plant 5, Unit Hydro Skimming Complex. The fire was extinguished around 11.31 WITA.

Plant 5 itself produces gasoline as raw material, and to meet the demand for raw material production, stock optimization will be carried out in the tank and production arrangements at the Balikpapan refinery.

The internal team is currently continuing to make efforts to recover the Balikpapan refinery's operations so that they can return to maximum operation as soon as possible.

For the time being, supply transfer is being prepared, in coordination with Pertamina Group.

This is to ensure that there is no disruption in the supply of fuel to the community.