Pertamina's Emergency LPG Distribution to Aceh Post-Disaster

Alternative Distribution Channels Implemented

Following recent natural disasters in Aceh, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has successfully distributed 360 tons of LPG to 10 regencies/cities in Aceh Province. Due to limited land access between Lhokseumawe and Banda Aceh, Pertamina implemented alternative distribution methods ²

Sea Transportation Deployment

The distribution was primarily carried out through sea transportation using two ships: Kapal Wira Loewisa carrying 16 skid tanks and Kapal Aceh Hebat 2 carrying 8 skid tanks, totaling 24 skid tanks with a capacity of 15 metric tons each. This operation was part of Pertamina's Roll On-Roll Off (Ro-Ro) scheme from Lhokseumawe to Banda Aceh ²

Air Transportation Support

In addition to sea transportation, Pertamina also utilized air transportation through helicopter sling load operations from Lhokseumawe to Bener Meriah, further expanding their distribution reach in the affected areas ³

Distribution Details and Impact

The total 360 tons of LPG distributed will be converted into more than 30,000 LPG cylinders, including both subsidized 3 kg cylinders and non-subsidized 12 kg cylinders. This supply is expected to secure the energy needs of the local population for several days following the disaster ²

Challenges and Future Plans

The distribution faced challenges due to damaged infrastructure, particularly on key routes such as Lhokseumawe-Bener Meriah and Bireuen-Lhokseumawe. Pertamina is committed to maintaining supply continuity while waiting for infrastructure recovery ²