Jababeka inaugurates Mini LNG Plant at PIER, Supports Industrial Energy Transition
Pasuruan, February 11, 2026 – PT Jababeka Tbk (KIJA), through its subsidiary PT Likuid Nusantara Gas (PT LNG), has officially started operating a mini liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in the Pasuruan Industrial Estate Rembang (PIER), Pasuruan, East Java. The inauguration was carried out by the Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) of the Republic of Indonesia, Yuliot Tanjung, marked by the pressing of a siren button on Wednesday (02/11).
This project is developed through PT Likuid Nusantara Gas, which is a joint venture (JV) company. In its ownership structure, PT Jababeka Infrastruktur, a KIJA subsidiary, holds 60% of the shares, while PT Fortius Development Asia and individual shareholders each own 20% of the shares. The total investment value of this mini LNG plant is around US$16.9 million.
The inauguration event was also attended by Sentot Harijady Bradjanto Tri Putro as the Director of Downstream Oil and Gas Business Development at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, representing the Director General of Oil and Gas at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Laode Sulaeman. Also present were Noor Arifin Muhammad as the Director of Oil and Gas Engineering and Environment, Muhammad Mahmud Azhar Lubis as the Special Staff to the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources for Investment and Economy, and Gustavo Ricardo Coppa as the Ambassador of Argentina to Indonesia. In addition, the event was attended by the management team of PT Jababeka Tbk and PT Likuid Nusantara Gas, as well as the board of directors of PT Fortius Development Asia.
Support for more efficient and low-emission industrial energy
In his speech, Vice Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot Tanjung stated that the presence of PT Likuid Nusantara Gas’ mini LNG plant aligns with the government’s efforts to expand access to cleaner and more efficient energy for the industrial sector. He emphasized that this facility is the first mini LNG refinery on Java Island, which is expected to optimize the use of domestic gas for industry, power generation, and other economic activities, and even has the potential to be distributed to various regions across Indonesia.
Yuliot also hopes that the presence of the mini LNG plant can become a benchmark for the development of modular energy infrastructure in various regions. He highlighted that the national LPG subsidy is estimated to reach IDR 87 trillion in 2025, so this facility is expected to encourage the substitution of LPG consumption with LNG, reduce import dependence, and at the same time, improve budget efficiency. “In the end, there will be efficiency, and in the long term, the public can access sufficient energy at more affordable prices,” said Yuliot.
In line with this, the Ambassador of Argentina to Indonesia, Gustavo Ricardo Coppa, expressed his appreciation for the operation of this facility as a form of technological collaboration between Indonesia and Argentina through Galileo Technologies. According to him, this project is not just about building a new facility but also a concrete step in strengthening energy resilience, expanding the use of clean fuel, and developing modern energy infrastructure in the archipelagic region. He hopes that the cooperation between the two countries can continue in the long term.
Mini LNG facilities strengthen KIJA’s infrastructure business
Vice President Director of PT Jababeka Tbk, Budianto Liman, expressed appreciation for the support from both central and regional governments for this project.
“We are honored by the presence of the Vice Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources at this inauguration. This plant is the first privately managed mini LNG plant on Java Island. We also appreciate the government’s support in creating a conducive climate for energy infrastructure development. We are confident that this facility can contribute to providing lower-emission and competitive energy for industry players, especially on Java and its surroundings,” he said.
The plant, built on approximately 1 hectare of land, operates as an LNG processing and distribution center with a current production capacity of 2.5 MMSCFD per day (with potential expansion up to 4 MMSCFD per day).
Budianto added that the operation of this mini LNG plant is expected to increase the contribution of recurring infrastructure business to KIJA’s revenue, in line with the growing industrial energy demand that is more price-competitive and low-emission.
Competitive energy solutions for industry players
The CEO of PT LNG, Wira Rahardja, added that the company is ready to collaborate with businesses or entrepreneurs who want to transition to lower-emission energy. Currently, the mini LNG plant is supported by a distribution fleet using 20- and 40-foot iso tanks to serve consumer needs, both retail and distributor companies.
“In the early stages of operations, we have successfully supplied and distributed liquefied natural gas to the East Java and Bali regions reliably, both in terms of quality and distribution. This achievement reinforces our confidence that this facility can support companies that want to switch to more environmentally friendly energy,” said Wira Rahardja.
He added that a number of consumers have directly experienced benefits after switching to using LNG, particularly in terms of energy cost efficiency.
“Currently, we have collaborated with several consumers, including PGN Gagas,” he concluded.
Target an increase in production capacity
For the next stage, PT LNG aims to increase production capacity from 2.5 MMSCFD per day to 4 MMSCFD per day by adding two LNG processing units.
This step is taken to meet the growing demand for industrial energy, particularly in East Java, Bali, and surrounding areas. The company is targeting this capacity expansion in the second half of 2027.
“With greater capacity, we are optimistic we can reach more consumers while strengthening our role in supporting the energy transition in the industrial sector,” concluded Wira Rahardja.