Pertamina has not asked half to develop B20

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Minister responsible for the coordination of economic affairs, Darmin Nasution, said PT Pertamina (Persero) should strive to encourage the implementation of 20% biodiesel or B20 to meet the energy needs of the country. country.

According to him, Pertamina should be a leader in the development of the B20.

"We do not want the private sector to be ready, but Pertamina is still half way," Darmin said in a speech at the Pertamina Energy Forum 2018 event in Jakarta on Wednesday (28 / 11/2018).

Darmin said that with the sincerity of all parties, including Pertamina, it was not impossible to reduce oil imports and preserve the current account of the deficit.

"Our hope, whether chief in the implementation of B20. That's enough, "says Darmin.

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Darmin acknowledged that the implementation of the B20 was not optimal and that there remained some obstacles. One of the problems is the distribution of logistics.

The mixing point of Pertamina is too much, the number is almost 100. As a result, it needs a lot of ships to carry.

Not to mention the question of the requirements of the ship must stack the certificate of Pertamina.

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"I asked to reduce the number of blending points to 11. But Pertamina has negotiated until the end of the year 24," Darmin said.

For next year, said Darmin, Pertamina agreed that the mixing point would be reduced to 11. He added that even with 24 mixing points, this was already very useful.

"Maybe he needs a ship that at the same time exists, but if 100 are for the most part," he said.