Pertamina Implements Alternative LPG Distribution in Aceh Following Natural Disaster

Distribution Challenges Due to Infrastructure Damage

Following recent natural disasters in Aceh, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has faced significant challenges in maintaining LPG distribution due to damaged infrastructure and disrupted land routes ¹

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. The company's operations have been particularly affected by the disruption of key transportation routes, including the Lhokseumawe-Bireuen road connection ²

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https://finance.detik.com/energi/d-8260637/jalur-darat-terputus-pasokan-lpg-ke-aceh-dialihkan-lewat-laut-dan-udara

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Alternative Distribution Methods Implemented

To address these challenges, Pertamina Patra Niaga has implemented various alternative distribution methods including:

1. Sea Transportation: Using Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) ships to transport LPG skid tanks from Lhokseumawe to Banda Aceh ²
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   https://finance.detik.com/energi/d-8260637/jalur-darat-terputus-pasokan-lpg-ke-aceh-dialihkan-lewat-laut-dan-udara
2. Air Transportation: Utilizing helicopters with sling load method for LPG delivery to remote areas like Bener Meriah ²
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   https://finance.detik.com/energi/d-8260637/jalur-darat-terputus-pasokan-lpg-ke-aceh-dialihkan-lewat-laut-dan-udara
3. Alternative Land Routes: Using available roads and unconventional methods like steel cables for river crossings where bridges are damaged ²
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   https://finance.detik.com/energi/d-8260637/jalur-darat-terputus-pasokan-lpg-ke-aceh-dialihkan-lewat-laut-dan-udara

Supply Chain Reinforcements

To strengthen the LPG supply chain, Pertamina has:

• Shipped 990 metric tons of LPG via sea transport from Lhokseumawe to Banda Aceh ³
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  https://finance.detik.com/energi/d-8260079/pertamina-distribusi-bbm-lpg-aceh-melalui-skema-alternatif-pascabencana
• Arranged additional LPG skid tanks from other regions (Dumai, Palembang, Batam, and Java) to arrive in Aceh starting December 20, 2025 ²
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  https://finance.detik.com/energi/d-8260637/jalur-darat-terputus-pasokan-lpg-ke-aceh-dialihkan-lewat-laut-dan-udara
• Distributed 983 LPG cylinders as humanitarian aid for public kitchens serving disaster victims ²
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  https://finance.detik.com/energi/d-8260637/jalur-darat-terputus-pasokan-lpg-ke-aceh-dialihkan-lewat-laut-dan-udara

Coordination and Public Communication

Pertamina Patra Niaga is working closely with local authorities and stakeholders to ensure energy supplies remain available. The company has urged the public to remain calm and use LPG judiciously while distribution is being normalized ²

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