Head Of BPH Migas: Demand For Fuel When Backflow Is Anticipated

Energy supply (Photo: dock. Antara)

JAKARTA - Head of the Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Agency (BPH Migas) as well as Chairman of the National Command Post for the Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr sector 1444 H, Erika Retnowati revealed that the energy supply during the homecoming and Eid Al-Fitr 1444H flows went well and was monitored to be safe.

Erika explained that the supply and distribution of energy on homecoming flows is running normally. The supply of fuel, natural gas, LPG and electricity is also almost without problems.

"Alhamdulillah, thanks to good cooperation and collaboration between agencies, the energy supply during the homecoming period went smoothly," said Erika, Wednesday, April 26. The government, continued Erika, continues to strive so that the energy supply, especially fuel, remains guaranteed in the backflow period. Based on the report of the ESDM National Command Post on Monday, April 24, 2023, fuel availability, including Avtur, is in a safe condition.

"Everything (supply and distribution of fuel) is normal and under control," said Erika.

Likewise with the distribution of natural gas and national LPG, all of them are monitored in safe conditions. Regarding geological disasters, after the 7.3 magnitude earthquake in the Northwest of the Mentawai Islands, he has coordinated so that business entities immediately carry out assessments and evaluations of energy infrastructure in affected areas.

Currently, the ESDM National Command Post continues to coordinate to ensure there is no significant impact on energy distribution in areas affected by the earthquake.

Safe Backflow Fuel Supply

Facing the predicted backflows until the weekend, the ESDM Sector National Command Post also ensures that the supply and distribution of fuel along major and arterial sections are well available.

"We continue to directly monitor the supply of fuel, natural gas, LPG, electricity, and geological disasters, both before, during Eid al-Fitr, until the end of the work period of the ESDM National Command Post," said Erika.

He continued, drivers who travel back to their hometowns are expected to be able to prepare well for everything, including refueling.

"We urge the public to charge fuel by considering the density of return flow to their hometown. We ensure that the supply of fuel at the Public Fuel Filling Station (SPBU) is well available. Keep the physical condition, vehicleworthiness is checked, also pay attention to weather conditions when returning. Prioritize safety, "concluded Erika.