Jakarta, INTI - PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk (PGN), as Subholding Gas Pertamina, through its Semarang Area, officially supplies natural gas to the new factory of leading bicycle, e-bike, and electric motorcycle manufacturer, PT Roda Pasifik Mandiri, located in Semarang, Central Java.
This achievement further demonstrates PGN's commitment to expanding the use of reliable, efficient, and environmentally-friendly natural gas for the industrial sector in Central Java.
With PGN's connected distribution pipeline network, PT Roda Pasifik Mandiri now uses natural gas for its main production at its new Semarang factory, with a usage volume of up to 50,000 cubic meters per month.
Increase Efficiency and Reduce Emissions
This energy migration is expected to increase production cost efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in the bicycle manufacturer’s operational processes.
"We express our appreciation for the trust placed in PGN by PT Roda Pasifik Mandiri. Utilizing natural gas through this pipeline network ensures reliable and sustainable energy, supporting productivity and competitiveness to meet market demand," said Sugianto Eko Cahyono, Head of PGN Semarang Area.
This collaboration between PGN and the industry represents a significant milestone in accelerating the energy transition in Semarang's industrial sector. PGN's natural gas supply to the bicycle manufacturer supports environmentally-friendly factory operations while strengthening the supply chain ecosystem and energy diversification in Central Java.
PGN is committed to continuously improving infrastructure reliability and expanding gas pipeline coverage in potential industrial areas in Central Java. This is a way to support local industry players in gaining access to competitive energy, while also supporting the government's goal of achieving Net Zero Emissions.
Conclusion
PGN, through its Semarang Area, supplies natural gas to the new factory of PT Roda Pasifik Mandiri, a manufacturer of bicycles, electric bicycles, and electric motorcycles in Semarang, Central Java. The factory utilizes natural gas through PGN's pipeline network with a consumption of up to 50 thousand cubic meters per month to support the production process. The use of natural gas is expected to increase operational cost efficiency while reducing carbon emissions and supporting the concept of an environmentally-friendly factory.
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