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September 2025

House of Representatives Commission XII Oversees Completion of Balikpapan RDMP Project to Reduce Fuel Imports and Strengthen National Energy

As one of the National Strategic Projects (PSN), the Balikpapan and Lawe-Lawe Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) has once again received special attention. This was demonstrated by a specific working visit by Commission XII of the House of Representatives (DPR) of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) to PT Kilang Pertamina...

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September 2025

Strengthening the Country's Energy Security, the National Energy Council Directly Reviews the Progress of the Balikpapan and Lawe-Lawe RDMP

PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan (KPB) received a working visit from the National Energy Council (DEN) to directly review the Balikpapan & Lawe-Lawe Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) National Strategic Project (PSN). This activity was an important moment to discuss various steps in supporting a strong and sustainable national energy policy....

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September 2025

PT KPB Workers' Solidarity Distributes Donations to 5 Houses of Worship and Tahfiz

PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan (KPB) through the Islamic Da'wah Agency (BDI) of PT KPB once again demonstrated its concern for social and religious issues by distributing donations from officers and congregants of the Ar-Royyan KPB Mosque on Friday (12/9). This assistance is intended for mosques, prayer rooms, and tahfiz institutions...

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September 2025

PT KPB Workers and Management Close Ranks, Oversee Initial Trial Run of Refinery Operations

PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan (KPB) continues to strengthen its focus on safety and operational readiness as it enters an important phase in the development of the Balikpapan Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) National Strategic Project (PSN). One of the main steps is to implement On Duty Management (ODM), a work...

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September 2025

Hundreds of Volunteers Collect 637 Kg of Waste, PT KPB Encourages Collaboration with Government and Community to Preserve Coastal Biodiversity

PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan (KPB) together with the Penajam Paser Utara (PPU) Regency Government and the community carried out a Coastal Clean Up action at Pantai Baru Nusantara, Nenang District, on Tuesday (2/9). This activity is part of the Lawe-Lawe Biodiversity Area Program initiated by PT KPB to preserve the...

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August 2025

PEN 8.0 Colors Elementary Schools in Balikpapan City, Dellian Inspires Confident, Talented Children

Since early morning, hundreds of elementary school students in Balikpapan City have been eagerly awaiting a special moment. Smiles broke out when Pertamina volunteers entered the classroom, bringing the spirit of energy for the country through the Pertamina Energi Negeri (PEN) 8.0 Program. For the students, this was a day...

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August 2025

Collaboration to Protect the Coastal Ecosystem, PT KPB and Local Residents Plant 600 Mangrove Seedlings for the PPU Coast

In commemoration of World Mangrove Day, the 6th anniversary of PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan (KPB), and to support the Lawe-Lawe Biodiversity Area program, PT KPB held a mangrove planting activity involving 600 seedlings at the Kampung Baru Mangrove Ecotourism Area in Penajam Paser Utara (PPU) Regency on Friday (August 15)....

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August 2025

On the 80th anniversary of Indonesia's independence, PT KPB makes history with the first catalyst input at the Residue Processing Unit

PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan (KPB) has made a new achievement by carrying out the first catalyst input at the Residue Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC) unit. The activity took place at the RFCC complex, coinciding with the 80th Anniversary of Indonesia's Independence Day. Catalyst is a special material used to accelerate...

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August 2025

House of Representatives Commission XI Reviews Balikpapan RDMP, Promotes Economic Growth and National Energy Security

PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan (KPB) received a working visit from Commission XI of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) to discuss fiscal policy support and monitor the implementation of the Balikpapan Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) National Strategic Project (PSN). This visit is part of the DPR RI's efforts...

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August 2025

Celebrating Indonesia's 80th Independence Day, KPB Collaborates with PMI Balikpapan to Collect 100 Bags of Blood

In commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of Indonesia's Independence Day, PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan (KPB) once again organized a blood donation drive as part of its Health Program activities. This initiative collaborates with the Blood Donation Unit (UDD) of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) Balikpapan Branch, held at the Lobby...

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August 2025

Supporting Education for Underprivileged Children, BDI PT KPB and BAZMA Collaborate to Distribute 160 School Supplies Packages

The Islamic Da’wah Board (BDI) of PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan (KPB) collaborated with Baituzzakah Pertamina (BAZMA) Balikpapan to demonstrate their commitment to supporting social development in the field of education. This concrete action was realized through the “Sharing School Supply Packages” program for underprivileged students, as a continuation of a...

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August 2025

Pertamina Balikpapan Refinery Affirms Labor Compliance, 31 RDMP Contractors Sign Joint Commitment

PT Pertamina Balikpapan Refinery (KPB) once again held a Coaching Clinic on July 30–31, 2025, at the Lobby of the 1st Floor of the New Site Office (NSO) Building. This annual event serves as a strategic step to strengthen contractors' compliance with labor regulations and social security systems, while also...

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