BOJONEGORO — Jambaran-Tiung Biru (JTB) Gas Unitization Field Project Activities have increased. The National Strategic Project, which is a priority, is currently preparing for drilling. In this activity, PT Pertamina EP Cepu (PT Pertamina EP Cepu) was assisted by PT Pertamina Drilling Services Indonesia.
In its implementation, the mobilization of drilling equipment will take place from July 4, 2019 and is estimated to be completed around July 15, 2019. The mobilization of this equipment uses transportation with a fleet of trailer trucks. Dozens of trailer trucks passed from Blora Regency to Bojonegoro Regency. This activity was coordinated with the Gayam District Police, Bojonegoro.
The Gayam Police Chief, AKP Harjo, emphasized that his party is ready to escort and secure the mobilization of equipment to be used by this National Strategic Project. “We have coordinated with PT Pertamina EP Cepu, PDSI and Village Heads from several villages that have access to this JTB Project drilling activity,” he said.
PT Pertamina EP Cepu Drilling Operation Manager Dhanar Eko Prasetyo revealed that the mobilization of equipment needed for the JTB Project drilling will involve around 15-20 large vehicles or trailers crossing access villages, such as Sumengko, Katur, Ringintunggal, Gayam and Mojodelik. The large vehicle will transport equipment such as cranes, wheel loaders and others needed in preparation for the drilling of this JTB Project.
“We ask drivers to be given a safety briefing to comply with traffic rules and behave to maintain safety before delivering drilling equipment and accessories to the JTB Project location. We also urge the community around the access road to prioritize safety behavior when vehicles pass,” said Kunadi as JTB Site Office & PGA Manager PT Pertamina EP Cepu.
Currently, PT Pertamina EP Cepu is also using the Banyu Urip Field flyover access facility for transporting equipment and equipment for JTB drilling to avoid significant traffic jams.
The JTB Project is a National Strategic Project which is expected to be on-stream in July 2021 with a gas sales target of 192 MMSCFD. In carrying out its business processes, PT Pertamina EP Cepu applies high safety standards and is committed to continuing to actively contribute to community development, especially in the Bojonegoro Regency area.