Bojonegoro – Executive Office of the President continues to support national energy security as part of the National Strategic Project (PSN). The Chief of Staff to The President, Dr. Moeldoko, ensure to provide best effort in order to support The Jambaran-Tiung Biru Unitization Gas Field Project developed by PT Pertamina EP Cepu (PEPC) in Bojonegoro, East Java. The Jambaran-Tiung Biru (JTB) is part of the National Strategic Project (PSN) in Surabaya, East Java, will supply gas for industry needs in the East Java and Central Java region.
“This project significantly contributes to supporting national stability. This great work means a lot for Indonesian people, especially now during the run-up of peak gas prices,” said Moeldoko.
Moeldoko appreciates PEPC ‘s efforts in managing the JTB Gas Field Project. The JTB Field existence has a multiplier effect on the community and provides added value to the regional development economy. “There are more than a hundred local youths who are also trained, educated, and recruited to become workers here. This is remarkable,” said Moeldoko.
Moeldoko added, PEPC as the manager of the PEPC JTB Gas Field development project has worked optimally to achieve Indonesia’s goal, that is national energy independence. “You work in a quiet place like this but the impact is extraordinary. If the gas is a bit late, everyone suffers, but if the gas is smoothly channeled out there, there are lots of smiles, but you can’t see it. Please continue this noble work,” said Moeldoko.
Meanwhile, the President Director of PEPC, Endro Hartanto, expressed his gratitude for the KSP’s support through the several strategies that support the efforts to increase oil and gas production, especially in the JTB Gas Field Project. “Together with local government and stakeholders, we hope the presence of the JTB project can contribute to the surrounding community,” he said.
JTB will supply 192 MMSCFD of gas for the power plants and industry needs in the East Java and Central Java regions, and also meet household needs in Lamongan through the gas network program (jargas). Additionally, JTB also committed to assisting the government in meeting the community’s need for the environmentally friendly energy and gas fuel.
During his work visit on Friday (04/08), The Chief of Staff to The President, Dr. Moeldoko also directly observed the activities in Pertamina JTB Gas Field development project also accompanied by Deputy IV KSP, Juri Ardiantoro, and Senior Advisor of the Executive Office of the President (KSP), Hageng Nugroho.
