A new chapter has begun for Indonesia’s Arun terminal, once renowned as the world’s first export facility to transition into an import terminal, as it commenced operations on March 9.
Operated by Perta Arun Gas, a subsidiary of Pertamina Gas, the terminal welcomed its inaugural LNG shipment from BP’s Tangguh project on February 19, as confirmed by Indonesia’s regulator SKK Migas in a statement.
In an official ceremony attended by Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo, along with government officials and representatives from Pertamina and Pertamina Gas, the import terminal located in Blang Lancang, Lhokseumawe region, was inaugurated.
The statement further reveals that the initial gas received at the import terminal will be distributed through the Arun-Belawan pipeline this month, catering to PT PLN’s power plants in North Aceh. PLN is scheduled to receive nine LNG cargoes from the Tangguh terminal throughout the year.
The closure of the Arun export plant, which dispatched its final cargo in October of the previous year, marked the conclusion of its illustrious 36-year career as an export facility. This transition signifies a significant shift in Indonesia’s LNG landscape, reflecting evolving market dynamics and strategic energy priorities.
