Jakarta - PT Pertamina (Persero) ensures operational readiness and national energy supply security amid escalating geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, following Iran's move to close the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.
Pertamina Vice President of Corporate Communication Muhammad Baron stated that the company continues to coordinate with relevant authorities to ensure smooth operations.
This step was taken in response to security dynamics that could potentially disrupt the global energy supply chain. “Pertamina has also prepared risk mitigation measures and strengthened communication with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Indonesian Embassy, the Indonesian Consulate General, and local authorities to maintain operational smoothness and crew safety,” Baron said in an official statement on Monday (March 2, 2026).
Baron explained that there are three strategic business units of the Company that are directly affected by the dynamics in the region.
First, PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), which handles global energy transportation activities. Second, Pertamina Internasional EP (PIEP), which runs upstream operations in Basra, Iraq. Third, Pertamina Patra Niaga, which is in charge of procuring crude oil and products from sources in the Middle East.
To anticipate potential supply disruptions, Pertamina relies on a diversified portfolio of sources, both from domestic production and various partner countries.
According to Pertamina's VP of Corporate Communication, this strategy provides flexibility in supply management. In addition, domestic refinery operations are also optimized to maintain a balance between the production and distribution of fuel and LPG to the entire community. “As the frontline of national energy, Pertamina is tightening supervision and striving to ensure the security of crude, fuel, and LPG supplies to meet the needs of all Indonesians,” said Baron.
This mitigation measure was triggered by the current situation in the Middle East, where Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz.
This strategic waterway, through which approximately 20 percent of global oil supplies pass, has been declared closed to international shipping until an undetermined time.
Iran's move is a response to the military aggression carried out by the United States and Israel on Saturday (28/2/2026). (InfoPublik)