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A Modern Refinery Rooted in Culture: PT KPB Attends the 21st Anniversary Celebration of Sultan Kutai Kartanegara Ing Martadipura
PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan (KPB), represented by its Director of Finance and Business Support and members of management, attended the official invitation to the celebration of the 21st Kaseh Selamat Day of Sultan Kutai Kartanegara Ing Martadipura, Sultan Drs. H. Adji Muhammad Arifin, SE, M.Si, which took place at the...
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House of Representatives Commission VI Reviews Readiness for Full Operation of the Balikpapan RDMP as a Pillar of National Energy Security
The readiness for full-scale operations of the Balikpapan RDMP, as one of the national energy sector’s strategic projects, received direct attention from the House of Representatives’ Commission VI through a specific working visit to the refinery facilities in Balikpapan during the Third Session of the 2025/2026 Legislative Year on Thursday...
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First Giant Tanker Docks at New Lawe-Lawe Mooring Facility, Strengthening Crude Oil Supply Readiness to RDMP Balikpapan
PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan (KPB) marked an important milestone in strengthening national energy infrastructure with the first docking of a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) tanker at the new mooring facility of the Lawe-Lawe Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) project. The VLCC successfully docked and transferred crude oil through a...
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PT KPB and Kodam VI/Mulawarman Strengthen Synergy in Securing Refineries as National Vital Objects
PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan (KPB) welcomed a visit from the Commander of Military Command (Pangdam) VI/Mulawarman, Major General Rudy Rachmat Nugraha, to strengthen territorial security cooperation in the Balikpapan Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) National Strategic Project (PSN) area. This is in line with the mandate of Law Number 3...
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Balikpapan RDMP, Boosting the City's Economic Growth
The Balikpapan Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) project, run by PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan (PT KPB), a subsidiary of PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional (KPI), continues to have a positive impact on the city of Balikpapan. In addition to being a strategic project with an investment value of around USD 7.4...
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Strengthening Safety, Modern Fire System Oversees Initial Operation of RFCC Complex RDMP Balikpapan
With the commencement of initial operations at the Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC) Complex, PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan (KPB) is strengthening safety measures by implementing a modern integrated fire protection system throughout the Balikpapan Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) Project area. This system is an important part of safe operational...
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In the Spirit of Heroes, Pertamina Commences Initial Operation of the Balikpapan RDMP RFCC Complex Unit
The commemoration of Heroes' Day on November 10, 2025, was a special moment for Pertamina in supporting national energy security, marked by the initial operation of the main processing unit or Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC) Complex, part of the Balikpapan Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) project. The RFCC unit...
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Pertamina and Government Collaboration Strengthens National Energy Security, Ministry of Finance and Pertamina Commissioners Review Final Readiness of Balikpapan RDMP Project
PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan (KPB) received a working visit from the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenkeu) together with the Commissioner of PT Pertamina (Persero) to review the final readiness of the Balikpapan and Lawe-Lawe Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) Project, which is now entering the start-up...
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Da'wah and Sholawat Accompany PT KPB's Steps Towards the Operational Phase of the Balikpapan RDMP Project
This activity is a form of spiritual effort to support the smooth and safe commissioning and start-up of the Balikpapan and Lawe-Lawe Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) project. Held every Friday since October 2025, it is attended by the Directors and Management of PT KPB along with religious leaders and...
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PT KPB Successfully Operates Balikpapan RDMP Water and Air Treatment Facility, Strengthens Readiness for RFCC Operations
PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan (KPB) continues to strengthen its readiness for the Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC) operation phase, one of the main units of the Balikpapan and Lawe-Lawe Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) National Strategic Project (PSN). A number of supporting facilities have now successfully passed the commissioning and...
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PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan Finalizes Final Stages of RDMP Project Ahead of Operational Phase
PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan (KPB) continues to solidify the implementation of the Balikpapan and Lawe-Lawe Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) National Strategic Project (PSN), which is now entering the final stage of construction. This project is an important milestone in the modernization of Pertamina's refineries to increase the capacity, quality,...
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Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs Directly Monitors Progress of Balikpapan RDMP, Appreciates Achievements Towards Operational Phase
As part of efforts to strengthen coordination and ensure that the progress of the National Strategic Project (PSN) is proceeding according to plan, PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan (KPB) received a working visit from the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenko Perekonomian RI) to the Balikpapan...
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