Jakarta, INTI - Pertamina, in collaboration with PT Pindad (Persero), has unveiled an ultrasonic-based inspection technology for oil and gas pipelines, capable of detecting corrosion and cracks with high precision.
This technology is claimed to be lighter and more efficient compared to conventional methods currently in use.
President Director of PT Pertamina (Persero), Simon Aloysius Mantiri, stated, ‘Technological independence is the key to achieving energy self-sufficiency. With Pertastream, we ensure that the entire oil and gas pipeline infrastructure, from upstream to downstream, remains reliable and safe, managed independently.
The reliability of oil and gas pipeline infrastructure is considered crucial to ensure smooth energy distribution across all regions of Indonesia.
Dependable infrastructure also supports a sustainable national energy supply.
Pertastream Technology Testing and Joint Natural Gas Study
In addition to the inspection technology, Pertamina and Pindad have agreed to conduct a joint study to develop applications for natural gas-based technologies.
This study aims to optimize domestic gas potential as part of the energy transition toward achieving national energy independence.
Simon Aloysius Mantiri added that the company fully supports validating the innovation through non-commercial stages to ensure the technology is truly robust before being implemented on a wider scale. He emphasized that the initiative goes beyond a business partnership, representing a shared mission to enhance national value creation.
The collaboration was further reinforced through Pertastream technology testing and the signing of a Natural Gas Joint Study Agreement (JSA) between Pertamina and PT Pindad (Persero) in Bandung on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
PT Pindad President Director, Sigit P. Santosa expressed his appreciation for the collaboration.
‘This synergy demonstrates that strengthening the national defense industry and the energy sector can go hand in hand in supporting Indonesia’s broader strategic vision,’ he stated.
Pertamina reaffirmed its commitment to continue serving as a key driving force in achieving national energy self-sufficiency by strengthening domestic technological capabilities and optimizing the utilization of natural gas.
Conclusion
The collaboration between Pertamina and PT Pindad marks a strategic step in strengthening Indonesia’s energy infrastructure through domestically developed technology. By advancing pipeline inspection innovation and optimizing natural gas utilization, this initiative contributes to a more reliable and sustainable energy supply while supporting the nation’s long-term goal of energy self-sufficiency.
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