Pertamina Supplies 8,000 Liters of Dexlite for Landslide Response in Tapanuli and Sibolga

JAKARTA, KOMPAS - Efforts to restore conditions following natural disasters in North Sumatra, Aceh, and West Sumatra are ongoing. PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagut has distributed 8,000 liters of Dexlite fuel to support the operations of heavy machinery in the response to landslides in the Tapanuli and Sibolga regions of North Sumatra, Saturday (29/11/2025).

The fuel supply was delivered using jerrycans to the locations affected by the landslide. The distribution focus was on the crossroad that connects North Tapanuli, Central Tapanuli, South Tapanuli, and Sibolga.

The Area Manager for Communication, Relations & CSR of Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagut, Fahrougi Andriani Sumampouw, stated in a press release received in Jakarta on Saturday (29/11/2025) that the availability of this fuel is crucial to ensure that excavators can operate at maximum capacity to clear the soil material that obstructs road access.

"We hope that the operation of heavy equipment will quickly clear the landslide debris, so that the road can be used again," said Fahrougi.

Fahrougi added that the reopening of this main crossroad access is very urgent as it is a vital route for community activities and logistics distribution in the area.

"This fuel supply is expected to help restore community activities, as well as facilitate the distribution of logistical assistance, and the distribution of fuel and LPG in the future," concluded Fahrougi.

Meanwhile, the land route from Medan to Aceh has yet to recover due to several points of flooding and landslides. Flooding in Tanjungpura District, Langkat Regency, North Sumatra, has caused access to Aceh Tamiang, Langsa, East Aceh, and North Aceh to remain cut off.

Landslides occurred on the national road Medan-Banda Aceh in the area of the Bukit Seumadam viewpoint, Kejuruan Muda District, Aceh Tamiang. Additionally, flooding in the Alur Gantung area near the Aceh Tamiang military command office is still obstructing the national road.

The water level in several areas has begun to recede, leaving thick mud on the roads and in residential neighborhoods. This condition makes heavy machinery essential for the recovery efforts.

In a statement recorded and shared via amateur radio, the Regent of Aceh Tamiang, Armia Fahmi, requested assistance from the central government using helicopters, as there are still many flood-affected areas that cannot be accessed by land.