Wijaya Karya wins Pertamina fuel terminal expansion projects

IDX-listed engineering and construction company PT Wijaya Karya has won contracts from state-owned oil and gas firm PT Pertamina to develop the expansion of the latter?s oil fuel terminals on Sambu Island and Tanjung Uban, both in Riau Islands Province, Bisnis Indonesia daily reported on Monday.

The capacity of oil fuel terminal on Sambu Island will be expanded by 300,000 kilo liters in a US$94.8 million project. The new terminal will be equipped with a pier with a capacity of LR 100,000 DWT, plus an automation system and blending facility for international standard marine fuel oil and diesel.

The capacity of the terminal at Tunjung Uban will be expanded by 200,000 KL in a project worth $62.36 million. The terminal will also be equipped with a LR 100,000 DWT-capacity pier, automation system, and blending facility.

Wijaya Karya President Director Bintang Perbowo said that the two projects are expected to be completed in 2016.

The two terminal expansion projects form part of Pertamina?s seven projects to help the company to realize its ambition of becoming a regional champion. (*)