Jakarta (25/4) – PT Pertamina EP Cepu, the operator of the national strategic project of the Jambaran-Tiung Biru (JTB) Unitization Field, has been named the largest KKKS contributor to the 2018 oil and gas tax of Rp 8.08 trillion in the “Appreciation for Friends” award – Cooperative Compliance Program organized by the Directorate General of Taxes – Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia. Located at the Oil and Gas Tax Service Office (KPP), the award was received directly by the President Director of PT Pertamina EP Cepu, Jamsaton Nababan from the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) represented by the Head of the Special Jakarta Regional Office, Ikhsan Pria Wibawa, and accompanied by Head of KPP Migas, Imanul Hakim, on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Also present at the event, Director of Business Support of PT Pertamina EP Cepu, Desandri.
On the same occasion, as many as 10 Oil and Gas Cooperation Contract Contractors (KKKS) received an award from the Government as the largest oil and gas tax payer in 2018.
The award is given as part of the Cooperative Compliance Program which is expected to improve the pattern of harmonious interaction and communication between taxpayers and the Directorate General of Taxes.
The Head of the Special Jakarta DJP Regional Office, Ikhsan Wibawa, also expressed his appreciation to PT Pertamina EP Cepu and the KKKS ranks as Taxpayers who have made very good contributions in 2018 and hopes that in 2019, the oil and gas production obtained will be much better than the achievements of the previous year.
On this occasion, Jamsaton Nababan expressed his hope that as a national strategic sector, the contribution of PT Pertamina EP Cepu and the KKKS ranks could be beneficial for the country’s development. “Please support the parties because in 2019, Pertamina EP Cepu has prepared performance targets to support energy independence and welcome strategic energy diversification, including through the Jambaran-Tiung Biru gas project which is targeted to operate in 2021,” said Jamsaton.
Jamsaton added that as a business entity, Pertamina EP Cepu always carries out its commitment as a taxpayer who is obedient in fulfilling its obligations to pay taxes on time and in coordination with KPP Migas.