4,600 Houses in Wajo Now Enjoy Jargas

Tuesday, March 07, 2023 News 212

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Jakarta , As many as 4,600 house connections (SR) in Wajo Regency, South Sulawesi, can now enjoy the natural gas network for households (jargas). This infrastructure was built by the Government through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources with state budget funds for 2022.

The gas jars that were built are spread across Gilireng District (2,171 SR), Tanasitolo District (878 SR), Tempe District (438 SR) and Maniangpajo District (1,113 SR), with supplies coming from Energy Equity Epic Sengkang Pty. Ltd of 0.6 MMSCFD.

Jargas in Gilireng District became the first location to be officially used, Monday (6/3), attended by Director of Planning and Development of Oil and Gas Infrastructure Laode Sulaeman, Member of Commission VII DPR Andi Yuliani Paris, and Wajo Regent Amran Mahmud, representatives of PT PGN and Energy Equity Epic Sengkang, as well as other related parties.

"The Jargas development program is one of the programs that supports energy diversification. This program is implemented in order to optimize the potential utilization of natural gas through pipelines for the household sector using APBN funds," said Director of Planning and Development of Oil and Gas Infrastructure Laode Sulaeman.

For the operation and development of jargas, continued Laode, assigned to SOEs as parties who have functional duties, technical capabilities, experience in carrying out natural gas supply and distribution activities.

Construction of jargas aims to provide access to energy for the community, save fuel costs for cooking, help the community's economy towards an independent and environmentally friendly community economy, and reduce the burden of fuel and/or LPG subsidies on the household sector.

"The jargas development program also means easy access to energy where people are given choices about the energy to be used," he added.

Laode continued, the benefits of natural gas, such as reducing exhaust emissions, would significantly reduce the level of environmental pollution. “Jargas is a form of environmental protection for our future generations of children and grandchildren. The development of natural gas networks for households is a form of long-term investment for the nation's future," he explained.

The government expects that the Regional Government and the people of Wajo district will participate in securing and maintaining the gas network infrastructure that was built with people's money.

DPR Commission VII member Andi Yuliani Paris said Gilireng District managed to get the largest share of 2,171 SR. Compared to the total population. this shows that almost 100% of the houses in the area have been installed with jargas.

Meanwhile, Wajo Regent Amran Mahmud, on behalf of the community, expressed his gratitude for the establishment of gas jars in his area because it would make it easier for the community to obtain fuel for cooking, as well as being more economical.