Pertamina Supports Aceh Tengah Recovery with LPG Distribution

Strategic Energy Supply Post-Disaster

PT Pertamina (Persero) has continued its commitment to supporting communities affected by natural disasters through the delivery of 6,720 subsidized 3 kg LPG cylinders to Aceh Tengah, a region severely impacted by recent floods and landslides ¹

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. The distribution, which arrived in Takengon, the capital of Aceh Tengah, on December 22, was transported from Bireuen using 12 trucks, demonstrating Pertamina's ability to overcome infrastructure challenges.

Coordination with Local Authorities

The LPG distribution was conducted in close coordination with the Aceh Tengah local government through the Trade Department. The cylinders were distributed through a subsidized market mechanism at 12 points across six sub-districts on December 23. The distribution points were strategically located: four in Bebesen, three in Lut Tawar, two in Kebayakan, and one each in Pegasing, Bies, and Silih Nara sub-districts.

Community Impact and Response

Mustafa Kamal, Head of the Aceh Tengah Communication and Information Department, urged the community to utilize the LPG supply orderly. The distribution is a follow-up to intensive coordination between the Aceh Tengah government and Pertamina, including an official letter from the Regent on December 4 and subsequent meetings with Pertamina's Gas IV Sales Branch Manager and LPG agents in Bireuen.

Corporate Commitment to Disaster Response

Fahrougi Andriani Sumampouw, Area Manager of Communication, Relation & CSR at Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumatera Bagian Utara, emphasized that this effort is part of Pertamina's commitment to maintaining energy supply availability despite post-disaster infrastructure challenges. Muhammad Baron, Vice President of Corporate Communication at Pertamina, added that the company is focusing on energy distribution, particularly fuel and LPG, as well as humanitarian assistance in disaster-affected areas of Sumatra.

Implementation Details

1. Total LPG cylinders delivered: 6,720 units
2. Distribution mechanism: Subsidized market at 12 points
3. Transportation: 12 trucks from Bireuen to Takengon
4. Coordination: Local government and Pertamina collaboration
5. Focus areas: Six sub-districts in Aceh Tengah