Pertagas to Study LNG Bunkering

Pertamina Gas (Pertagas) and state owned shipping company Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (Pelni) have decided to conduct a study on the possible use of LNG for the latter’s vessels, reports Jakarta Post newspaper.

“We want to make this agreement a breakthrough in promoting the usage of LNG. Pertagas is quite confident in the marine industry after our successful collaboration with the mining industry,” Pertagas president director Hendra Jaya said.

Late last year, Pertagas, Nusantara Regas and Badak NGL cooperated with mining company Indominco Mandiri to carry out a pilot project promoting the usage of LNG as fuel for vehicles used in mining activities, adds Jakarta Post.

Pelni hopes that the use of LNG will help reduce its spending on fuel.

However, the realization of the agreement may take time as both parties have to secure various issues, including LNG supply and infrastructure, according to Pertagas’ Hendra.

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