HUMI’s OTS Internasional (OTSI), via its unit Hutama Metana Perkasa, held a ground-breaking ceremony on March 12 for the mini LNG plant, according to a statement by HUMI.
Representatives from the partners involved, namely Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN), a unit of Indonesia’s Pertamina, and Camcee, were also present at the ceremony.
This step serves as “concrete evidence of the group’s commitment to providing cleaner, more efficient energy solutions and supporting the availability of LNG supplies for domestic needs,” HUMI said.
The construction of this facility is planned for a 1.6-hectare site with a capacity of 5 MMSCFD (million standard cubic feet per day).
In executing this project, Hutama Metana Perkasa has established a strategic collaboration with a global technology partner, China CAMC Engineering.
This cooperation includes the implementation of the latest technology for efficiently processing natural gas into liquid form on a medium scale.
HUMI said the physical construction process through to the operational stage is estimated to take between 12 and 15 months.
The presence of this facility is expected to shorten the energy supply chain for industries and other energy needs in the East Java region and its surroundings, it said.
HUMI is already involved in the LNG transportation business via its unit GTS International (GTSI).
Last year, GTSI purchased Gaslog’s steam LNG carrier Methane Jane Elizabeth, now Danaputri 1.
GTSI said this move supports the company’s effort to diversify its operations within the integrated energy sector, particularly in relation to the conversion of the vessel Ekaputra into an FSRU, as part of the company’s fleet rejuvenation program, thereby strengthening its position in the LNG supply chain.
