PT Pertamina Patra Niaga is poised to supply over 80,000 kiloliters (KL) of aviation fuel (avtur) to meet the demands of Hajj pilgrimage flights for the 2026 season. This substantial commitment underscores the company’s dedication to ensuring seamless air mobility for Indonesian pilgrims through reliable, integrated, and sustainable energy services.
The Hajj flight operations for 2026 are strategically divided into two distinct phases: Phase I, scheduled from April 22 to May 21, 2026, and Phase II, from June 1 to June 30, 2026. Throughout both critical periods, Pertamina Patra Niaga guarantees comprehensive operational readiness and a robust supply of avtur across all its service points, ensuring uninterrupted pilgrimage journeys.
As a vital Subholding Downstream entity of Pertamina, Pertamina Patra Niaga plays a strategic role in powering Indonesia’s national aviation sector. This crucial support is evident through its operational readiness across 14 key Hajj embarkation locations. These include Sultan Iskandar Muda, Minangkabau, Hang Nadim, Kualanamu, Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II, Soekarno-Hatta, Kertajati, Adi Soemarmo, Juanda, Lombok International Airport (BIL), Sepinggan, Syamsudin Noor, Hasanuddin, and notably, Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA), which will serve as a new embarkation point for 2026.
Roberth MV Dumatubun, Corporate Secretary of Pertamina Patra Niaga, highlighted that this extensive readiness is underpinned by a meticulously integrated supply chain. This chain spans from refineries and fuel terminals to aviation fuel terminals and ultimately, into-plane services, ensuring a smooth flow of fuel. “We undertake these measures to guarantee the safe, on-time, and smooth operation of Hajj flights, all while adhering to the highest service standards,” Dumatubun stated in his remarks on Wednesday (April 22).
This comprehensive service network ensures optimal avtur distribution, efficiently connecting primary embarkation airports with their vital logistical support hubs. Stock availability is rigorously maintained at secure levels across all service points, complemented by adaptive logistics management designed to proficiently anticipate and meet the surge in demand during the peak Hajj period.
Overall, the projected avtur requirement for this year’s Hajj season is estimated at over 80,000 KL. This represents a 1.2 percent increase compared to the previous Hajj period and approximately 5.6 percent above the normal daily average supply. This upward trend underscores the growing intensity of Hajj flight activities and Pertamina Patra Niaga’s proactive preparedness in addressing the evolving energy demands of the aviation sector.
Enhancing operational efficiency, Pertamina Patra Niaga leverages digitalization through its advanced Digital Ground Operation (DGO) system. This innovative system enables real-time monitoring of fuel loading processes and immediate transaction validation, significantly boosting transparency, efficiency, and traceability in avtur distribution to designated Hajj airlines such as Garuda Indonesia and Saudia. Such implementation further reinforces principles of Good Corporate Governance and strengthens service accountability.
Ultimately, these strategic initiatives by Pertamina Patra Niaga are integral to strengthening the state’s presence by providing robust and reliable energy services, thereby ensuring the seamless execution of the Hajj pilgrimage for the Indonesian community.
Summary
Pertamina Patra Niaga is committed to supplying over