Pertamina Pastikan Konversi Minyak Tanah ke Elpiji Segera Selesai

Summary

PT Pertamina is set to complete its program of converting kerosene to LPG by the end of this year, with a target of reaching 58 million households. The program has already converted 55.4 million households, and the remaining households will be addressed this year. However, the program will continue in some eastern Indonesian regions like Papua, Ambon, and Nusa Tenggara Timur due to infrastructure limitations. This conversion has saved the country approximately 115 billion IDR. The program, initiated in 2014, is in its final stages, leaving only a few areas left to complete the transition.

Takeaways

• 😀 PT Pertamina will end its kerosene-to-LPG conversion program by the end of this year.
• 😀 The program has already converted 55.4 million households, with a target of 58 million.
• 😀 The kerosene-to-LPG conversion is expected to save the country approximately 115 billion IDR.
• 😀 The conversion will still apply in some areas of Eastern Indonesia due to infrastructure limitations.
• 😀 Regions like Papua, Ambon, Nusa Tenggara Timur, and parts of Sulawesi and Sumbawa will complete the conversion later.
• 😀 The program is expected to be completed within the current year for all areas.
• 😀 The government has recognized the need for continued conversion in certain remote areas.
• 😀 The conversion program has made significant progress in reducing reliance on kerosene for cooking.
• 😀 The government is working closely with local governments in affected areas to ensure the program’s success.
• 😀 The completion of this program will mark a significant milestone in Indonesia's energy transition.

Q & A

What is the main goal of PT Pertamina's program?

The main goal of PT Pertamina's program is to end the conversion of kerosene to LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) by this year, while continuing to supply LPG in certain regions such as Papua, Ambon, and East Nusa Tenggara due to infrastructure limitations.

Why is the kerosene-to-LPG conversion program continuing in certain regions?

The conversion program will continue in areas like Papua, Ambon, and East Nusa Tenggara due to infrastructure limitations that prevent the full implementation of LPG distribution in these regions.

How many households have been converted from kerosene to LPG so far?

As of now, 55.4 million households have been converted from kerosene to LPG, which is close to the target of 58 million households.

What is the target for household conversions by the end of this program?

The target for household conversions is 58 million households, and the program is expected to complete the remaining conversions this year.

What financial benefit has the program provided to the country?

The kerosene-to-LPG conversion program has saved the country approximately 115 billion rupiahs.

Why is the conversion program being extended in some areas despite progress?

The conversion program is being extended in some areas based on requests from local governments, who have asked the central government to continue the program in specific regions.

When is 2014 significant in the context of this program?

2014 is significant because it marks the final year for the implementation of the kerosene-to-LPG conversion program, with only a few regions remaining to be fully converted.

Which regions are the last to be converted to LPG in Indonesia?

The last regions to be converted to LPG are Papua, Ambon, parts of Sulawesi (especially the islands), and East Nusa Tenggara, including Sumbawa.

What is the current status of the kerosene-to-LPG conversion in Indonesia's eastern regions?

In the eastern regions of Indonesia, including Papua and Nusa Tenggara, the conversion program is still ongoing due to infrastructure challenges, but it is expected to be completed soon.

What role does the local government play in the continuation of the conversion program?

The local government plays a role by requesting the central government to continue the kerosene-to-LPG conversion program in their respective regions, especially where infrastructure constraints exist.