As reported by The Jakarta Post, the city is in a tender process to procure 450 new Transjakarta CNG buses and 800 minibuses by the end of this year, and another 1,000 and 3,000, respectively, by the end of 2014. “We are also preparing to convert 3,000 bajaj (three-wheeled taxis) every year to use natural gas, and gradually convert all of our official cars as well,” the governor said.
Furthermore, Pertamina plans to open 10 natural gas stations by 2014, adding to the existing 10 sites, according to the company’s president Karen Agustiawan. Besides, it will expand its gas pipeline by 22.2 kilometers across Greater Jakarta, which will be funded by 2014 state budget. “With this [program], we can reduce the government’s burden vis-a-vis the fuel subsidy and provide eco-friendly energy for a better environment,” she explained.
Hari Karyuliarto, director of gas business at Pertamina, also said the company will build two CNG stations this year in Greater Jakarta, two mother stations and four mobile refueling units. “Construction works have already begun and will be completed by December this year,” he added.
