TGI Contains Gas Pipeline Leak in Riau, Initiates Recovery Process

Successful Fire Containment

PT Transportasi Gas Indonesia (TGI) has successfully managed to extinguish the fire resulting from a gas pipeline leak in Indragiri Hilir, Riau. The fire was completely brought under control by Saturday, January 3rd, at 05:35 WIB following the closure of the nearest section valves on Friday night. This swift action ensured the immediate safety of the surrounding area and prevented further escalation of the incident.

Recovery and Safety Measures

TGI's Corporate Secretary, Emil Ismail, stated that the company's current priority is to secure the incident location, ensure the safety of nearby communities, and expedite the recovery of gas network operations. All incident handling processes are being carried out in accordance with strict Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) standards by competent and experienced personnel. The company is focusing on restoring normal operations while maintaining the highest safety protocols.

Operational Impact

The gas pipeline leak incident has temporarily affected TGI's operational capacity in the region. However, with the fire now under control, the company is working diligently to minimize the impact on gas distribution and restore full operational capacity as soon as possible. The incident highlights the importance of robust pipeline management and emergency response systems in the energy transportation sector.