Malaysian immigration authorities have deported 68 Indonesian migrant workers through Dumai Port in Riau was expelled for working without proper permits and documentation head of the Riau branch of the Indonesian Migrant Workers Protection and Service Agency (BP3MI) The deported workers were previously detained by Malaysian immigration authorities in Kemayan before being sent back to Indonesia aboard the Indomal Kingdom ship “They were deported for working without valid documentation after serving their sentences in Malaysia,” Fanny said She added that some of the workers have already been transported back to their hometowns while others remain at a shelter in Dumai awaiting their return journey at least 359 Indonesian workers have been deported through Dumai Port since last month like stepping forward when I was ordered to step back I was hit as if I had committed a serious offense and I still feel the pain today,” Solihin recounted He said he initially entered Malaysia legally in 2022 but failed to renew his work permit leading to his arrest and subsequent three-and-a-half-month imprisonment admitted to working illegally at a palm plantation in Malaysia since 2019 until his recent arrest Effendi revealed that he entered Malaysia illegally via Batam Island “We traveled in a group of 20 from Lombok to Batam we took a speedboat and arrived in Johor at night I was taken to work in Pahang with a salary of 3,000 ringgits ($640) per month,” Effendi said Silahkan gunakan fitur ini untuk meningkatkan pengalaman pengguna bagi penyandang disabilitas Please use this feature to enhance the user experience for people with disabilities Alamat email layanan informasi/pengaduan terkait visa telah dialihkan dari evoa@imigrasi.go.id menjadi evisa@imigrasi.go.id new Harap gunakan alamat email baru tersebut untuk menghubungi kami terkait layanan visa The email address for Indonesian visa information has been updated from evoa@imigrasi.go.id to evisa@imigrasi.go.id new Please use the new email address to contact us regarding visa services ©️ 2025 Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi Republik Indonesia Incat Crowther announces the first of two new catamaran ferries designed for Dumai Express Group Incat Crowther said that the first of two new catamaran ferries for Dumai Express Group completed sea trials and will soon commence operations in Indonesia.  The 33-m ferries build on a fleet of first-generation 30-m catamarans designed by Incat Crowther for the Indonesian operator The new models offer improved operational efficiency via an extended stern optimized hull form and customized propeller tunnel.  The design enhancements mean Ruby of Dumai provides a full-load draft of 1.5-m allowing better access to more local ports and infrastructure reduced carbon emissions and faster trip times allowing the operator to choose between different twin MAN D2862 engine set ups: a high speed 1324kW option have been tailored to local conditions ensuring the Dumai Express Group can safely deploy the vessel immediately to meet growing demand for its domestic routes throughout Indonesia.  Built by PT Cahaya Samudra Shipyard in Batam Ruby of Dumai provides a capacity of 271 passengers across a functional two-deck layout that boasts spacious passenger cabins expansive views and a comfortable travel experience features midship entry doors for central boarding near the stairs to the upper deck with luggage racks positioned both centrally and at the forward end of the cabin Three bathrooms are located at the rear of the main deck The full-width upper deck includes seating for 58 passengers the first of two new catamaran ferries for Dumai Express Group "Ruby of Dumai represents a step change in the Dumai Express Group’s fleet and we’re pleased to see the vessel has successfully completed sea trials," said Mr "Incat Crowther has proven to be a reliable and critical partner for our business as we transition our fleet to efficient high-performance catamarans," he added.  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vessel successfully completed sea trials is expected to commence operations in Indonesia soon.  Both ferries build upon the fleet of first-generation 30-metre catamarans designed for the Indonesian operator The new ferries offer “improved operational efficiency” thanks to an extended stern bespoke hull and customised propeller tunnel These design alterations mean Ruby of Dumai has a full-load draft of 1.5 metres which allows for better access to local ports and infrastructure reduce carbon emissions and complete crossings more quickly.  which will enable the operator to choose between a high-speed 1,324-kilowatt or a standard 1,066-killowatt option in future.  “We’re proud to see Ruby of Dumai delivered successfully,” said Brett Crowther “This vessel is demonstrative of Incat Crowther’s ability to efficiently deliver high capability bespoke vessels for operators around the world One example of this approach in action has been the design of the vessels’ propeller tunnel which involved our team of naval architects deploying a refined computational fluid dynamics analysis to optimise the design of the hull.” Ruby of Dumai is a 33-metre catamaran ferry with capacity for 271 passengers Ruby of Dumai has capacity for 271 passengers across two-decks with seating for 58 passengers on the full-width upper deck.  “Ruby of Dumai represents a step change in the Dumai Express Group’s fleet and we’re pleased to see the vessel has successfully completed sea trials,” said Mr Osman “Incat Crowther has delivered a highly capable vessel that meets both our immediate and future needs by offering a world-class customer experience while increasing our operational capacity and performance Incat Crowther has proven to be a reliable and critical partner for our business as we transition our fleet to efficient Tags: ferry   Incat Crowther   News The most popular stories of the month delivered to your inbox The Rupat Island Port (above) links passengers and cargo to the city of Dumai unlocking the potential for big economic benefits The Dumai and Rupat Island ports—important links in Indonesia’s transportation network— are emblematic of the country’s infrastructure challenges The ferry route that connects the city of Dumai to Rupat Island serves as the principal entry and exit point for vehicles aiding the transfer of vital products such as clothing Cargo trucks rely on this route to export palm oil and rubber for further distribution the route also plays a role in the healthcare system as emergency responders transport patients from the island to medical facilities in Dumai Ambulance boarding the ferry from Rupat Island to Dumai the Dumai and Rupat Island ports continue to face many obstacles resulting in lengthy wait times for vehicles and passengers especially during busy periods such as seasonal vacations one road is used to board and deboard all passengers This highlights the need for infrastructure improvements such as improved parking and waiting facilities and separated roads for passengers and cargo Addressing such challenges are crucial not only for increasing transportation efficiency but also for stimulating regional economic activity MCC is working with subnational governments to make infrastructure investments in five target provinces The aim is to attract private sector contributions that will support the rehabilitation of critical infrastructure such as the Dumai and Rupat Island ports—located in Riau province— resulting in lower logistics costs the compact will develop improved infrastructure planning that subnational governments can utilize to make transportation safer and more accessible to passengers Infrastructure is not the only obstacle confronting Indonesia on its road to increased prosperity MSMEs are the backbone of the country’s economy accounting for 99% of all firms and creating the majority of job opportunities limited access to capital stifles the growth of many businesses Only 21.3% of bank funding is directed to MSMEs significantly limiting their growth potential women-owned MSMEs encounter significant socioeconomic and legal restrictions that limit their capacity to receive loans a skincare and spa products factory that exports to local and international hotel chains and businesses MSMEs often begin with limited knowledge and resources on how to develop a business making it increasingly difficult to keep up with expansion This was noted by the founder of Spa Factory Bali “When you open a business you start with a business plan and then you realize you need a business plan That’s why after 2-3 years many MSMEs are struggling,” she said The lack of accessible finance only exacerbates business owners’ challenges The founder of Made Tea recalled her journey to obtaining the first loan for her business I almost gave up because I didn’t understand Sometimes it takes so long,” said the founder Her experience highlights that the issue for these businesses is not effort or desire but rather access a tea farm that exports custom tea blends to stores across Indonesia and overseas MCC and the Government of Indonesia will improve the country’s lending environment The compact will also provide business enhancement and digital and literacy trainings to women entrepreneurs Transportation infrastructure and Indonesia’s MSMEs are inextricably linked as both are essential to the country's prosperous economic future Infrastructure improvements will accelerate the movement of goods benefits MSMEs by increasing distribution channels which are vital for their growth and sustainability Improved transportation infrastructure can also help with the flow of raw materials and completed goods increasing MSMEs' productivity and competitiveness MCC and the Government of Indonesia's partnership through the Infrastructure and Finance Compact is a strategic investment in the country's future By tackling crucial infrastructure and access to finance challenges MCC supports the country’s path towards a more dynamic and sustainable economy for all Indonesians BANDUNG itb.ac.id – Catalyst created by research team from Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) and Research and Technology Centre (RTC) of Pertamina underwent commercial-scale testing The test this time is conducted at Pertamina’s RU II Dumai Oil Refinery to generate LCGO (Light Cycle Gas Oil made from fossil fuel) and green diesel using co-processing method On Thursday (16/5/2019) and Higher Education (Menristekdikti) Prof Pertamina’s Director of Investment Planning and Risk Management Heru Setiawan and General Manager of Pertamina RU II Nandang Kurnaedi as well as several invited guests from various ministries and institutions.The visitation aims to see the success of co-processing of green diesel made from palm oil which is conducted by RU II Dumai using the catalyst developed by Laboratory of Chemical Reaction and Catalysis (TRKK) of ITB and Pertamina Co-processing is a fuel processing that use mixture of fossil fuel and green diesel materials.Catalyst research team from ITB were present during both the loading process Among the members of the research team are Dr Melia Laniwati said that the tested catalyst (entered) into the reactor were about 12 tons With several consideration such as unit condition the test were not conducted 100% using palm oil This process is called co-processing.“The first developed catalyst was tested on December 2014 it is fixed/enhanced to make the second generation When the opportunity came when it was time for the reactor to change its catalysts in 2019 the catalyst is used,” explained Melia.The test result is satisfying The quality of mixture between diesel and green diesel is very favorable and fulfill market specification “So we can ensure that the co-processing test was successful,” she said the team from ITB hope Pertamina can apply the catalyst to similar reactors on other oil refineries because material substitution can save country’s foreign exchange reserves.Catalyst is a chemical material used in oil processing characterization and performance test of Merah Putih Catalyst on laboratory-scale is done at TRKK Laboratory of Faculty of Industrial Technology (FTI) ITB while the pilot scale at RTC Pertamina and industry scale test was done at Pertamina’s oil refinery.TRKK laboratory collaborated with Research Technology Center (RTC) Pertamina have created various hydrotreating catalyst no less than 150 tons of hydrotreating catalyst have been produced and used on 8 reactors at five Pertamina’s oil refineries.The first generation catalyst has been developed since 2010 while the development of second generation catalyst began in 2015 has been tested in pilot reactor at RTC Pertamina for more than 10 months.Cited from pertamina.com Nandang Kurnia explained that the development of the catalyst has been conducted from 2008 until the birth of second generation catalyst which optimally has been a supporting element of co-processing at RU II oil refinery All process in the development of the catalyst were conducted by the nation’s best human resources and tested at Pertamina’s Oil Refinery.After successfully created catalyst CPO processing is conducted at Distillate Hydrotreating Unit (DHDT) facility at Pertamina’s Dumai oil refinery with a capacity of 12.6 MBSD (Million Barrels of Steam per Day) The shift between the old and the new catalyst was done on February 2019 The injection of green fuel materials was done on March 2019.Menristekdikti Mohamad Nasir explained that the use of 10%-12% feed of green fuel can save nation’s cost for importing crude oil by up to 1.6 million USD a year He also hopes this program can be continuously developed so that the utilization of green fuel at Pertamina’s oil refinery rises.“With utilization of just 10% In the future hopefully the number rises,” said Nasir has delivered the first of two new next-generation 33 meter Incat Crowther designed ferries to Dumai Express Group it has completed sea trials and will soon commence operations in Indonesia The new 33-meter ferries build on the success of a fleet of first-generation 30-meter catamarans designed for Dumai Express by Incat Crowther They will deliver improved operational efficiency thanks to an extended stern The design enhancements mean Ruby of Dumai provides a full-load draft of just 1.5 meters The vessels have also been future proofed allowing the operator to choose between different twin MAN D2862 engine set ups – a high speed 1,324 kW option Ruby of Dumai provides a capacity of 271 passengers across a functional two-deck layout that offers spacious passenger cabins The arrival of Ruby of Dumai continues the expansion of Dumai Express Group’s fleet which now includes a range of 30-metre and 33-metre Incat Crowther designed catamarans in addition to the operator’s legacy monohull ferries “Ruby of Dumai represents a step change in the Dumai Express Group’s fleet and we’re pleased to see the vessel has successfully completed sea trials,” said a PT Cahaya Samudra official “Incat Crowther has delivered a highly capable vessel that meets both our immediate and future needs by offering a world-class customer experience while increasing our operational capacity and performance.” “This vessel is demonstrative of Incat Crowther’s ability to efficiently deliv er high capability bespoke vessels for operators around the world,” said Incat Crowther CEO Brett Crowther “One example of this approach in action has been the design of the vessels’ propeller tunnel which involved our team of naval architects deploying a refined computational fluid dynamics analysis to optimize the design of the hull.” April 2025 Marine Log’s Top Women in Maritime Celebration 2025 Malaysian authorities have deported 37 Indonesian migrant workers -- 21 men and 16 women --who arrived at Dumai International Port in Riau on Saturday They allegedly entered Malaysia without proper documentation or overstayed their permits the deportees underwent document checks by the immigration office and medical examinations by the port’s quarantine authority “They entered [Malaysia] illegally -- some overstayed their permits and most of them lacked proper documents,” said Fanny Wahyu Kurniawan head of the provincial branch of the Indonesian Migrant Worker Protection and Service Agency (BP3MI) Nearly half of the deported workers are from East Java with the others from West Nusa Tenggara (8) The deportees were temporarily placed in a shelter in Dumai before being sent back to their respective hometowns Fanny noted that the agency has received 291 deported Indonesian migrant workers from Malaysia in recent months adding that the figure typically increases during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr “We predict this number will grow significantly during the upcoming Ramadan,” Fanny said Malaysia is one of the largest destinations for Indonesian migrant workers with hundreds of thousands employed in sectors such as plantations there are around 700,000 documented Indonesian workers in Malaysia but hundreds of thousands more are believed to be working illegally due to the high demand for labor Many undocumented workers face exploitation and risk of deportation due to their lack of legal status The Indonesian and Malaysian governments have signed multiple bilateral agreements to regulate and protect Indonesian workers but illegal recruitment networks continue to operate often luring job seekers with false promises of higher wages and easy employment MELAKA: Two fishermen reported missing in Pulau Undan waters on Jan 15 have been found safe and are in Dumai Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Melaka and Negeri Sembilan director were rescued by local fishermen in Indonesian waters "We are grateful that both victims were found safe without any serious injuries after their boat drifted due to bad weather and engine failure and we are working with the Malaysian Consulate there to arrange for their return to Malaysia," he said in a statement on Wednesday (Jan 22) He advised fishermen and the public to remain vigilant about unpredictable weather conditions and to ensure their boats are in good condition and equipped with safety gear before heading to sea He added that any information regarding emergencies or suspicious activities at sea can be reported to the Melaka and Negeri Sembilan Maritime Operations Centre at 06-3876730 or the 999 emergency hotline Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman said via Facebook that efforts are underway to facilitate the return of the two fishermen to their families the two fishermen from the Telok Mas state constituency who went missing have been found safe "I had a video call with Muarep and Rosenizam and arrangements for their return are being managed by the immigration authorities there Their families will pick them up in Dumai,” he said We would love to keep you posted on the latest promotion A Thai woman has been detained after attempting to illegally apply for an Indonesian passport using falsified documents was also charged with immigration offenses was arrested on October 2 when she appeared at the immigration office in Dumai for an interview related to her passport application JJ had submitted what appeared to be legitimate Indonesian citizenship documents and family certificate issued by the Dumai government officials became suspicious due to her language difficulties and asked her basic questions about the national anthem and Indonesia’s national ideology "JJ was unable to answer any of the questions and later admitted that she is a Thai national," said Budi Argap Situngkir "The documents seemed valid and met all the formal requirements her lack of basic knowledge about Indonesia raised our suspicions," Budi explained during a press conference in Pekanbaru Budi added that JJ is allegedly wanted by Thai law enforcement authorities for a crime and had attempted to hide in Indonesia entered Indonesia illegally via speedboat from the Malaysian state of Johor her mother visited her at the immigration detention center where she too was detained for document forgery and illegal entry The charges against them carry a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a fine of up to Rp 500 million ($32,219) The two women will be transferred to the Justice Ministry in Jakarta for further investigation and coordination with the Thai embassy The immigration office is working closely with the police to identify local accomplices who provided the women with the falsified Indonesian citizenship documents "This is a serious act of treason against Indonesia," Budi said Welcome to maritimejournal.com. 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Read our policy webinars and articles on innovations and current trends in the commercial marine industry Alternatively REGISTER for website access and sign up for email alerts Incat Crowther is a diversified marine design business with offices in Sydney Leading global digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther is pleased to announce the first of two new next-generation catamaran ferries for Dumai Express Group has completed sea trials and will shortly commence operations in Indonesia The new 33-metre ferries build on the success of a fleet of first-generation 30-metre catamarans Incat Crowther designed for the Indonesian operator bespoke hull form and customised propeller tunnel The design enhancements mean Ruby of Dumai provides a full-load draft of just 1.5-metres The vessels have also been future proofed allowing the operator to choose between different twin MAN D2862 engine set ups – a high speed 1324kW option have been tailored to local conditions ensuring the Dumai Express Group can safely deploy the vessel immediately to meet growing demand for its domestic routes throughout Indonesia Director at Pt Cahaya Samudra Shipyard said: “Ruby of Dumai represents a step change in the Dumai Express Group’s fleet and we’re pleased to see the vessel has successfully completed sea trials Incat Crowther has delivered a highly capable vessel that meets both our immediate and future needs by offering a world-class customer experience “Incat Crowther has proven to be a reliable and critical partner for our business as we transition our fleet to efficient high-performance catamarans,” said Mr Osman at Incat Crowther said: “We’re proud to see Ruby of Dumai delivered successfully This vessel is demonstrative of Incat Crowther’s ability to efficiently deliver high capability One example of this approach in action has been the design of the vessels’ propeller tunnel which involved our team of naval architects deploying a refined Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis to optimise the design of the hull.” The second vessel in the fleet is expected to be completed by late 2025 Find more about Incat Crowther’s track record on designing and delivering bespoke passenger ferries for operators around the world Leading global digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther and US shipbuilder Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) have been selected by San Francisco’s Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) to design and deliver two new cutting-edge electric ferries for San Francisco Bay Ferry Experienced Japanese operator Tokyo Kisen Co Ltd has taken delivery of the first of two new bespoke crew transfer vessels (CTVs) to service Japan’s growing offshore wind energy sector.  Hong Kong-based ferry operator Sun Ferry has taken delivery of Xin Ming Zhu 30 a new state-of-the-art 35-metre diesel-electric ferry.  Site powered by Webvision Cloud Chevron Pacific Indonesia, a local subsidiary of the American oil and gas company, has spilled an unknown amount of oil at one of its facilities at Dumai Port in Riau on Saturday and the company is working to contain the spill and assess the damage to the surrounding area Sonitha Poernomo, Chevron Pacific's corporate communications manager said the company currently does not have the measurement on the amount of the spilled oil the company had reason to believe that the leaks did not amount to thousands of barrels and officers immediately cleaned and repaired the leaking pipes," Sonitha said as quoted by Antara news agency.  Chevron Pacific had installed an oil boom to prevent the spread and took steps to clean up and collect spills The company had also coordinated with the Dumai city government to address the problem "We are committed to running operations safely and reliably while protecting the community and the surrounding environment," Sonitha said.  the head of the environmental control and pollution division at Dumai's environment department, said the department had deployed officers to oversee the oil spill's handling to prevent further oil spread "Handling of spills is quite good with a four-layer oil boom and cleaning is also done quickly," Afdal said The department would sit with a team from the Environment and Forestry Ministry today to decide further action Chevron Pacific uses the Dumai Port facility to transport oil and gas from Rokan block Indonesia's largest oil and gas interest that the company has owned and operated since 1971.  Chevron Pacific's rights on the block will expire in August and state energy company Pertamina would take over the block from then on Rokan block churned out barrels of crude oil and 19 million cubic feet of natural gas in 2019 per day on average in 2019 Participants prepare to launch their kites during a traditional kite race at Purnama Beach in Dumai More than 50 children and about 120 adults participated in the event TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Sinarmas Cepsa, a joint venture between Sinar Mas Group and Spanish company CEPSA Quimica SA has launched an 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Destinations in the United States Antara Petir Garda Bhwana Jakarta - The Dumai Naval Base in Indonesia's Riau province foiled a robbery attempt by four pirates on MV African Halcyon while it was anchored in Malacca Strait's Dumai waters on February 29 The pirates jumped into the sea and escaped on a speedboat as soon as the Dumai Naval Base's first fleet quick response team members arrived on the scene according to a press statement released by the Indonesian Navy As per the press statement received by ANTARA on Friday the quick response team departed on a sea rider boat shortly after the general cargo vessel sounded a danger alarm The alarm was sounded by several crew members of MV African Halcyon, which sails under the Bahamas flag after they saw the four pirates trying to climb on board their ship's deck After thwarting the pirates' attempt to rob the ship the Indonesian Navy launched a probe into the incident Several navy personnel also remained on standby near the area where the ship was anchoring according to a press statement issued by the navy The Malacca Strait remains vulnerable to incidents of robbery and piracy including human trafficking and smuggling of lobster seeds ANTARA reported earlier that Indonesia is aware of the situation the Indonesian Navy is continuing to increase its capabilities to deal with maritime crimes as demonstrated by its repeated successes in foiling such crimes Editor's Choice: World Muslim Clerics Commend Indonesia's Unwavering Support for Palestine Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Indonesian Navy Lacking Foreign Submarine Detection Tools Indonesian Navy Member Suspected of Murdering Female Journalist in Banjarbaru Two Indonesian Navy Members Get Life Sentence for Shooting Rental Car Boss Indonesian Navy Member Becomes Suspect in Shooting of North Aceh Resident Prabowo Pledges to Deploy Indonesian Warships for Navy Day Event Indonesian Navy Resumes Dismantling of Tangerang Sea Fence After Postponement Sea Fence Scandal: Maritime Ministry Questions Kohod Village Chief Indonesian Navy Has Dismantled 18.7 Km of Total 30.16 Km of Sea Fence in Tangerang Waters Truk dengan nomor polisi BM 9971 JU terlihat di depan SPBU 13.287.616 Duri Warga setempat menyebut tempat ini dengan Simpang Bangko Ini pertigaan yang memisahkan dua rute menuju Kota Dumai jejak truk pengangkut minyak sawit mentah (crude palm oil/CPO) ini sempat tersamarkan di antara ratusan truk serupa yang lalu lalang di Kandis truk ini berjalan kurang dari 40 Km per jam sopir truk lantas tancap gas dan memanfaatkan keriuhan kendaraan yang lalu lalang atau berhenti di jalan lintas timur Riau ini cara terbaik untuk memastikan tujuan truk ini ke arah Dumai Satu ciri paling mudah mengenali truk ini ada di kaca bagian depan Cemong di wajahnya inilah yang membuat ia mudah terlihat dari jarak 50 meter sebelum berpapasan Truk terlihat keluar dari perempatan Desa Ridan Permai pukul 13:40 WIB membawa hasil perasan buah sawit dari pabrik sawit PT Ciliandra Perkasa (CLP) Selaiknya ratusan truk dari PKS-PKS lain yang berserakan seantero Riau melewati Kandis untuk mengantarkan CPO ke deretan kilang minyak sawit yang berbaris di Dumai CPO akan mengalir ke pasar di dalam dan luar negeri Dari Simpang Bangko sampai tujuan terakhir ‘truk okem’ ke refinery PT Adhitya Serayakorita di Bangsal Aceh Tepat pukul 10.20 WIB pada 22 Agustus lalu truk memasuki area parkir dan bergabung dengan belasan kawan yang sudah terlebih dahulu antre Seri sawit di kawasan hutan: Gelap Pajak di Kebun Sawit merupakan anak perusahaan dari First Resources Limited volume tertinggi dalam lima tahun terakhir Gabungan Pengusaha Sawit Indonesia (Gapki) mencatat selalu terjadi kenaikan setiap tahun dengan angka tertinggi pada 2019 sebesar 37 “Neraca perdagangan kita minus kalau tidak ada sawit,” ucap Joko Supriyono termasuk nilai ekspor sawit yang mencapai US$22,97 miliar tahun lalu Neraca perdagangan Indonesia surplus US$21 miliar Industri ini tetap menggeliat sekalipun pandemi meruntuhkan banyak sektor ekonomi Pasar dan cuan yang menggoda memastikan industri ini bertahan di dalam situasi tersulit geliat bisnis sawit ini tidak dibarengi dengan praktik yang baik Prinsip keberlanjutan kerap dikesampingkan demi memenuhi permintaan pasar baik Indonesia Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) yang digagas pemerintah maupun Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) yang diinisiasi pasar Prinsip-prinsip keberlanjutan bak jadi jargon semata yang membawahi CLP dan Adhitya Serayakorita merupakan anggota RSPO yang semestinya memenuhi prinsip dan kriteria keberlanjutan sesuai standar asosiasi Sehari sebelum ‘truk okem’ masuk ke refinery tim kolaborasi sempat mengunjungi PKS CLP dan melihat bagaimana CPO berasal dari praktik sawit yang tak berkelanjutan Asap putih pekat membumbung tinggi dari cerobong asap pabrik CLP Fasilitas produksi minyak sawit mentah berkapasitas 45 ton tandan buah segar per jam itu tersembunyi di belakang kebun Sei Batang Ulak unit perkebunan sawit Ciliandra di sisi selatan Desa Siabu portal berkelir putih-biru di depan pabrik berulang kali diangkat untuk dilalui truk pengangkut buah sawit yang baru dipanen dari kebun Bak cokelat berkarat di punggung truk itu menggendong tumpukan buah sawit truk sama terlihat berkeliling di area blok I-11 hingga I-19 kebun Sei Batang Ulak menurunkan tiga kuli yang bertugas menaikkan tandan buah segar (TBS) ke bak Kode blok ini dapat dikenali dari plat-plat bulat berwarna biru yang menempel di setiap batang sawit Sekitar 500 meter ke arah utara dari titik truk 02 CLP mengangkut TBS hasil panen siang tadi Warga Siabu biasa menyebut dengan Mess Vietnam Di depan komplek ini terpancang papan plang putih setinggi dua meter “PT Ciliandra Perkasa Kantor Afdeling IV Kebun Sei Batang Ulak.” Begitu bunyi tulisan di papan itu Cat putih tak menghapus penuh tulisan lama yang samar-samar terbaca: Afdeling VI Tak terang kapan pergantian nama itu dilakukan afdeling merupakan pembagian wilayah kerja Satu afdeling biasa meliputi areal seluas sekitar 1.000 hektar Biasanya hasil di sini baru diangkut sore hari,” kata Surya Surya tinggal di mess Vietnam bersama 31 orang kebanyakan pekerja kebun Ciliandra yang bertugas sebagai kuli panen sawit itu berasal dari Nias mess di afdeling IV Ciliandra Perkasa itu berdiri di atas kawasan hutan produksi konversi (HPK) termasuk yang diangkut truk 02 CLP juga berada di kawasan hutan Perkebunan ini bahkan berada di luar areal hak guna usaha Ciliandra di sebelah timur tim kolaborasi menganalisis ulang tutupan sawit di 28 provinsi Tim menumpuk poligon-poligon sebaran tutupan sawit itu dengan peta kawasan hutan Indonesia Hasilnya sawit menduduki kawasan hutan seluas 3,35 juta hektar sedikit lebih luas dibandingkan wilayah Jawa Tengah tim mengidentifikasi sawit-sawit dalam kawasan hutan yang dilengkapi izin dan penyerahan hak dari negara seperti HGU dan izin usaha perkebunan (IUP) sebenarnya terindikasi beririsan cuma sekitar 54 hektar dengan kawasan hutan di Kampar Hasil intepretasi citra satelit terhadap penampakan tutupan sawit di sekitar “kebun resmi” perusahaan mengindikasikan Ciliandra telah membangun perkebunan di luar HGU Kebun-lebun ini meluber ke IUP mereka yang masih berada di dalam kawasan hutan seluas 2.209 Jejak Ciliandra pada kebun-kebun sawit di kawasan hutan tak hanya kentara di areal afdeling IV atau sehari sebelum menemukan truk 02 CLP mengangkut sawit dari kebun dalam HPK tim menyusuri wilayah hutan produksi (HP) di selatan HGU perusahaan Barisan sawit berderet rapi menutupi kawasan ini sekitar empat kilometer dari mess afdeling IV aroma kimia menusuk tajam hingga ke pangkal hidung Kantong-kantong pupuk telah kosong berserakan di pinggir jalan tanah yang becek diguyur hujan tercetak di kantong-kantor berkelir putih itu Di blok perkebunan ini pun tersebar TBS siap angkut antara lain berada di sepanjang koridor J30 hingga lebih dari 300 meter ke arah selatan TBS-TBS di sini pun diangkut oleh truk yang datang pada sore hari Sawit-sawit dalam HPK dan HP ini-lah yang akhirnya bercampur di PKS dan dibawa ke refinery Adhtiya Serayakorita berbagai pedagang (trader) dan pembeli (buyer) minyak sawit dari CLP dan Adhitya Serayakorita ini mengalir ke berbagai trader dan buyer langsung ataupun tidak Analisis melalui dokumen daftar PKS pemasok hingga 2020 yang diterbitkan publik dan bisa terakses bebas hingga ADM Global menjadi penampung sawit perusahaan yang dimiliki Ciliandra Fangiono ini jejak sawit CLP atau Adhitya Serayakorita ini terendus hingga merek ternama seperti Colgate Salah satu perusahaan lain yang didatangi tim kolaborasi adalah Padasa Enam Utama terletak di Desa Sibiruang dan Gunung Malelo Perusahaan bersertifikat ISPO ini pun menjual sawit haram Nama perusahaan ini bahkan terpampang di laman PT Mutu Hijau Indonesia lembaga yang dipercaya untuk melakukan sertifikasi ISPO Perusahaan ini memiliki nomor sertifikat ISPO 0006/MHI-ISPO berlaku sejak 19 Juli 2021-18 Juli 2026 Padasa mengoperasikan 3.500 hektar kebun sawit di dalam kawasan hutan hutan produksi yang dapat dikoversi (HPK) dan hutan lindung (HL) area ini dioperasikan perusahaan dalam pola kredit koperasi primer anggota (KPPA) bersama Koperasi Unit Desa (KUD) Tiga Koto Dari pengecekan lapangan ditemukan bagaimana panen Padasa di berbagai lokasi termasuk di kebun yang menduduki hutan lindung sejumlah pekerja di kebun menyebut KUD Tiga Koto menginduk ke pengelolaan kebun Padasa Padasa juga tercatat dalam daftar PKS pemasok CPO dari PepsiCo Praktik Adhitya Serayakorita dan Padasa ini makin menunjukkan kalau sertifikasi ‘hijau’ sawit belum jadi jawaban untuk kepatuhan perusahaan akan praktik berkelanjutan ISPO dan RSPO ini tidak menjamin,” kata Syahrul Fitra dari 100 perusahaan anggota RSPO yang mereka identifikasi masing-masing ternyata memiliki lebih 100 hektar kebun di kawasan hutan ada delapan perusahaan masing-masing memiliki lebih dari 10.000 hektar sawit dalam kawasan hutan ada 252.000 hektar sawit dalam kawasan hutan dimiliki perusahaan dengan sertifikasi ISPO “We will now start our formal investigation.” Begitu bunyi inti surat elektronik yang dikirim oleh Siân Morris Senior Director P&G Corporate Scientific and Sustainability Communications kepada tim kolaborasi menanggapi dugaan perusahaan disusupi sawit haram perusahaan penghasil barang-barang konsumen yang bermarkas di Amerika Serikat ini tidak bisa memungkiri bahwa Ciliandra Perkasa dan Padasa menjadi bagian dari rantai pasok kebutuhan sawit mereka ada pula PT Tasma Puja (Riau) dan Rezeki Kencana (Kalimantan Barat) yang mereka akui Kedua perusahaan ini pun didatangi tim kolaborasi produsen makanan dan minuman Nestlé juga mengakui analisis tim kolaborasi tentang ada sawit haram masuk ke perusahaan mereka Nestlé menerima asupan dari Ciliandra Perkasa dan Rezeki Kencana Serta perusahaan lain yang juga didatangi tim PT Tasma Puja dan PT Sumbar Andalas Kencana “Mereka masuk rantai pasok dari supplier hulu kami,” tulis Nestlé Temuan tim ini dianggap serius dan investigasi pun dilakukan Nestlé melalui pemasok langsung mereka Perusahaan asal Swiss ini menyebut akan ada sanksi kalau penyuplai mereka terbukti melanggar standar keberlanjutan yang bertanggung jawab mereka Tim juga menemukan ada koneksi perusahaan yang menjual sawit haram ini dengan Wilmar International Limited dari lima perusahaan yang dianalisis menjadi penyuplai Wilmar mereka hanya menanggapi soal PT Rezeki Kencana Hampir tidak ada tanggapan dari perusahaan mengenai temuan tim staf di sfat Divisi Office Management First Resources Jakarta surat permohonan wawancara sudah berada di tangan Corporate Communication First Resources Limited Indah Permata pada Jumat tim sudah mengirimkan surat ke kantor di Jakarta di Gedung APL Tower sejak 5 Oktober dan kantor di Pekanbaru di Surya Dumai Building Sementara Indah Permata coba dihubungi lewat Linkedin tak memberi respons tim hanya diminta menghubungi pengacara perusahaan Wismar Haryanto Perusahaan ini sedang berperkara di Pengadilan Negeri Bangkinang Penggugatnya adalah Jaringan Kerja Penyelamat Hutan Riau (Jikalahari) dengan perkara serupa dengan temuan tim Wismar menyebut belum bisa memberi tanggapan karena belum membaca permohonan wawancara yang sudah diberikan kalau tidak mau membahas soal perkara pengadilan karena baru akan memberi hak jawab pada 21 Oktober “Tidak seperti yang disampaikan,” katanya singkat menanggapi gugatan yang ditimpakan pada Padasa *Laporan seri pertama tim kolaborasi riset dan peliputan Mongabay Indonesia dan Auriga Nusantara mengenai pajak dan pasar sawit ini terselenggara atas dukungan Perkumpulan Prakarsa   Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   RSS / XML Ricky Mohammad Nugraha TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - PT Chevron Pacific Indonesia or CPI on late Sunday evening acknowledged that there had been a pipe leakage from one of its pipes located at the Port Of Chevron Pacific Indonesia-Dumai in the Riau Province.  This incident occurred at 14:50 Western Indonesia Time (WIB) on Saturday according to the oil firm’s corporate communications manager Sonitha Poernomo in a statement on the following day of February 28.  The spokesperson was unable to explain the detailed amount of crude oil that spilled to the area’s waters as it is currently being calculated by the firm’s mitigation team the firm’s early estimates conclude that it does not reach thousands of barrels.  “At the time the pipes in the port were not in use and field officials immediately cleaned the area and fixed the leaking pipe,” said Sonitha Poernomo.  She assured that the crude oil spill is not hazardous and toxic waste (B3 waste) as it was confirmed that it came from the company’s port pipeline Upon mitigating further loss, Chevron Pacific Indonesia installed oil booms to prevent a broader spread of oil and constantly cleaned the oils that managed to escape the pipes The company has also worked together with the Dumai City administration to further protect local residents and the environment.  Dumai chief of environmental pollution control said local officials have mobilized mitigation teams to the site of the oil spill and prevented further losses to the environment.  Also Read: Illegal Oil Tapping Costs Chevron Rp23bn Loss Scorching Hot Weather Grips Indonesia: BMKG Reports Temperatures Hit 37 Degrees Celsius 87 Bird Species Identified in Giam Siak Kecil-Bukit Batu Biosphere Reserve BNPB: Floods Struck 9 Regions Across 6 Indonesian Provinces Bintan's Trikora Beach Contaminated by Black Oil Spills Riau Police Hunt for Mastermind Behind 90 Kg of Crystal Meth Smuggling from Malaysia KPK Names 5 Suspects in Riau Flyover Corruption Case Russia Declares State of Emergency in Crimea After Black Sea Oil Spill Indonesian Authorities Thwart Lobster Seed Smuggling Worth Rp23.6bn in Bintan Australia and Indonesia Cooperate to Prevent Transboundary Marine Pollution Due to Oil Spills Indonesia — Emergency workers and community firefighters battled isolated fires in Sumatra’s Riau province in late February as the onset of the region’s first dry season of 2024 sparked wildfires in some peatland areas “The water source is pretty far away and the surrounding area is very dry,” said Joko Susilo the head of the emergency and logistics section at the disaster management agency in Dumai State and community firefighters spent much of February attending to fires smoldering in areas of peatland which are carbon-dense wetlands formed by compaction of biomass over thousands of years Riau province has 3.8 million hectares (9.4 million acres) of peatland Riau experiences two distinct dry seasons a year: in addition to the same dry season that occurs across much of the rest of Indonesia the province also sees another dry spell around February-March owing to the shift to a northeasterly monsoon wind pattern Southern districts of Riau such as Kampar usually record sufficient rainfall during February home to the province’s oil palm and acacia plantations typically endure around six weeks of water deficit Rainfall in northern Riau then accelerates in April and May before Indonesia’s principal dry season saps the water table and elevates fire risk from June through October In the week ending March 2, Pantau Gambut, a Jakarta-based NGO working on peatland protection said there were 83 hotspots burning in peatlands across Indonesia The provincial disaster management agency said much of its focus in February was concentrated in Dumai around 11 hectares (27 acres) had been burned by wildfires said the fires were concentrated in the villages of Tanjung Palas and Gurun Panjang in Dumai The Dumai city government declared a state of emergency in February as the fires emerged in outlying rural areas Firefighters reported difficulties accessing water sources near some fires although sufficient water was obtained in other reservoirs where water levels remained high following the rainy season in the new year “We need help extinguishing the fires with [aerial] water bombing,” said Joko Joko also called on farmers and members of the public to refrain from clearing land by setting vegetation on fire He noted that the fire in Gurun Panjang had started in an oil palm concession before spreading to a community’s plantation but did not confirm the identity of the company Responders have also attended to hotspots further inland in Riau’s Rokan Hilir district an official in the Rokan Hilir disaster management agency said local authorities had not declared an emergency status because the fires burning there were considered small and contained to three subdistricts “If the wildfires continue to spread from these three subdistricts then steps will be taken to establish an emergency alert status,” Devita told Mongabay Indonesia on Feb An El Niño system occurs when warmer sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean change weather patterns around the world The impact of El Niño in Indonesia includes heightened risks of wildfires exacerbated by reduced rainfall and increased temperatures The effect is most dangerous in peatland areas like Riau province and southern Borneo where out-of-control wildfires cause environmental destruction excess deaths and economic losses in the billions of dollars In 2023, fires burned across almost 1 million hectares (2.5 million acres) of land and forest, according to Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry This represents a fivefold increase from 2022 but is smaller than the area burned during Indonesia’s previous wildfire crises in 2019 and 2015 In its most recent update, on Feb. 8 Climate Prediction Center noted that the probability of El Niño conditions transitioning to neutral in the April-June quarter was 79% part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service assessed a 55% chance of a La Niña system emerging between June and August That would imply reduced risks of major burns in the second half of this year in much of Southeast Asia data lead for the weather monitoring station at the main airport in Pekanbaru but that conditions on the ground may change in the coming months Bibin added that rainfall distribution in the province can be erratic “We’ll see and update the trend later in March,” Bibin “Will it be La Niña or will it return to El Niño?” Banner image: Smoke rising from a forest fire in Riau This story was reported by Mongabay’s Indonesia team and first published here on our Indonesian site on March 1 Indonesia’s Riau province declares state of emergency ahead of fire season The “fortress conservation” model is under pressure in East Africa as protected areas become battlegrounds over history and global efforts to halt biodiversity loss Mongabay’s Special Issue goes beyond the region’s world-renowned safaris to examine how rural communities and governments are reckoning with conservation’s colonial origins and trying to forge a path forward […] A total of 91 grade XII students of SMAN 1 Dumai were impressed by the existence of the Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara campus during a “study tour” visit Tuesday (21/12) “Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara is extraordinary with its facilities and achievements,” said the Principal of SMAN 1 Dumai UMSU is a future campus that should be an option his party does not hesitate to provide recommendations to students who will continue to higher education He explained that campus studies were deliberately designed to see the condition of the campus directly to gain knowledge the school wants to learn about provisions for students who will soon complete their education “This campus study is because I want to learn to gain knowledge as a provision for students so they do not make the wrong choice in continuing their education at tertiary institutions,” he said expressed his gratitude to the school for coming to do the study tour he welcomed the arrival of students to study and see the UMSU campus up close The Rector explained various facilities and infrastructure to support improving the quality of education various achievements have been successfully achieved by UMSU at the national and international levels The visit to the UMSU campus was greeted by entertainment from the Surya Suara UMSU Band was quite entertaining and succeeded in livening up the atmosphere University and faculty leaders welcomed the presence of the students and teachers of SMAN 1 Dumai and website in this browser for the next time I comment Jakarta - State oil and gas giant Pertamina and state gas company PGN signed a head of agreement to build pipelines connecting Duri and Dumai in Riau The Duri-Dumai gas pipe project will become an important milestone of gas utilization in Sumatra “The Duri-Dumai gas transmission pipeline will be finally realized The head of agreement has covered the project’s detailed scope of work,” Pertamina gas new and renewable energy director Yenni Andayani said at the State-Owned Ministry in Jakarta today PGN managing director Jobi Trianada Hasjim said that the Duri-Dumai pipeline is expected to be fully operational in the third quarter of 2018 Jobi added that the groundbreaking for the project is scheduled to be conducted in the third quarter of 2017 Pertamina will own 60 persent of the stake With a capital expenditure amounting to US$76 million the project will be directly designed by the two companies the gas distribution to the refinery in Dumai will be more efficient,” Jobi explained BRIN Offers Public Fuel Testing Amid Concerns Over Pertamina's Product Quality Legislators React to Prabowo's Plan to 'Clean Up' Pertamina Inpex CEO Says Buyers' Interest for Indonesia's Abadi LNG Exceeds Planned Output Bahlil Dismisses Energy Ministry's Oil and Gas DG After Only Three Weeks in Office Attorney General's Office Raids Oil and Gas DG of Indonesia's Energy Ministry India's Bharat Petroleum to Invest $121 mln to Develop Indonesian Oil and Gas Block SKK Migas Sued for Rp374 Billion over Remaining Recovery Costs Indonesia's Energy Ministry Offers 6 Oil and Gas Blocks in Second 2024 Auction a joint venture of the world's second largest plantation company Golden Agri Resources and Cepsa Quimica — a chemical unit of Spanish energy giant Compañía Española de Petróleos — inaugurated its oleochemical plant in Dumai the main material in personal and home care products The company operates the Rp 4.77 trillion ($357 million) Dumai plant through Energi Mas Sejahtera The plant will produce 160,000 tons of fatty alcohol about 20,000 tons of fatty acids and 20,000 tons of glycerin Sinar Mas Cepsa has commenced its oleochemical operations in March the company will produce 70 percent of its total capacity It is expected to gradually increase the production to 260,000 tons per year in the future a Singapore-listed holding company that controls Indonesia's Sinar Mas Agro Resources and Technology established a 50-50 joint venture with Cepsa in February 2014 "This joint venture was created with a mutual vision to develop a global leading position in fatty alcohols and its derivatives based on a supply of sustainably sourced raw materials Sinar Mas Cepsa's vertical integration and the launch of the Dumai plant is a critical step in achieving this vision," Golden Agri Resources (GAR) chief executive Franky Widjaja said in a statement on Friday (15/09) With growing demand for fatty acids as raw materials for liquid detergents and personal care products the company will bring its products to Germany to process them in a sulphation plant located in Genthin and serve European markets as well Sinar Mas Cepsa acquired its Germany plant in 2015 for 8 million euro ($9.56 million) from Gemini Holding a private investment company operating in Switzerland "It's the first time we will produce chemical products that are not derived from petrol with a new business and new markets," Sinar Mas Cepsa deputy chief executive Jose Maria Solana said According to United States-based market research company BCC Research the global market for natural fatty acids will keep growing and is projected to reach $16.2 billion in 2021 The bulk of the projected revenue will be coming from Asia Pacific GAR operates integrated palm oil plantations Its subsidiaries' businesses range from crude palm oil production to refining it into value-added products produces and refines crude oil and natural gas Cepsa's overseas businesses are based in Kenya It is fully controlled by International Petroleum Investment Company an investment vehicle of the government of Abu Dhabi Najla Nur Fauziyah Mahinda Arkyasa Jakarta - The Indonesian Consulate General (KJRI) in Johor Bahru in cooperation with the Indonesian Migrant Workers Protection Service Agency (BP3MI) facilitated the repatriation of six victims of human trafficking in Malaysia to Dumai The six victims are a mother with her five children the Consul for KJRI Johor Bahru said in a written statement received by Antara today that the repatriation was conducted through Malacca Ferry Terminal to Dumai Ferry Terminal.  the five children were born to an Indonesian national mother and a Pakistani father both residing and working without documents in Malaysia was apprehended by Malaysian authorities at the beginning of 2022 the father has reportedly been deported from Malaysia and SHS (10) were housed at a cowshed by SAR's employer the other two children were fostered by a Malaysian couple at Olak Sempit the three children were rescued by a Malaysian local and were handed over to the police in Banting Selangor along with the other two children Malaysian Authority then declared the five children victims of human trafficking and placed the two boys (STN and SHS) at Johor Bahru's Children Protection Home and gave them the opportunity to learn at Johor Bahru's Indonesian School NAJ) were placed at Rembau Women's Protection Home.  KJRI Johor Bahru encouraged Indonesian nationals wanting to work in Malaysia to participate in lawful migrant worker placement programs "Don't ever use brokers to avoid various immigration issues," Sigit said Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo in Google News BPS: Indonesian Economic Growth Slows to 4.87% in Q1 2025 Indonesian-Flagged Ships Achieve Fifth White List Inclusion in Tokyo MoU Anthony Albanese Makes Indonesia His First Visit After Winning Australian Election World's Best Muslim-Friendly Country Destinations Body of Malaysian Climber Evacuated from Indonesia's Mount Rinjani Prabowo Aims to Cut Hajj Costs Lower Than Malaysia First Day of Hajj Pilgrimage: 7,514 Pilgrims Depart from Indonesia Malaysian Climber Falls into Ravine on Mount Rinjani Hiking Trail Indonesia Repatriates 152 Workers Deported from Saudi Arabia Indonesian Govt to Distribute 15,000 Smart Boards to Schools Nationwide The Malaysian government has reopened plans for constructing the Malacca Strait Bridge connecting Malaysia and Indonesia Chairman of the Melaka Entrepreneurial and Cooperative Development Industry Investment Committee said this bridge would connect the Melaka region in Malaysia with Dumai in Riau this project will take 20 years and impact both countries' industrial development and investment The construction will run under the private sector "The proposal for the route construction has been submitted by the private sector and through research The distance between the coastline in Dumai and Telok Gong in Malacca is only 47 kilometers," he said had already taken place at the Melaka state government level "We have brought all government agencies to see the area built." 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This content is brought to you by Katadata and can be accessed via premium subscription packages.  More about us » Naphtha Market Analysis: Industry Market Size Copyright © ChemAnalyst - 2020 | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy a leading vegetable oils processor with an expanding global footprint has announced that it has invested US$1 billion in Dumai Riau to boost the production of its value-added products in Indonesia aligns with Indonesia government's vision to advance the downstream industries and is part of Apical's ambitious plans to facilitate broader collaborations with its distributor partners both on and beyond Java Island and increase its local market penetration This move is expected to expand the company's distribution network and contribute to the growth of the Indonesian economy "This investment affirms Apical's commitment to our local business and the positive development of the local palm oil industry We believe that through downstream activities we can make a significant contribution to the national economy create more job opportunities and support the growth of the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country," said Mr Head of Government and Industry Relations at Apical a member of the RGE group of companies founded by Sukanto Tanoto is dedicated to deepening collaborations with its stakeholders Small and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) throughout Indonesia Through collaborations with these stakeholders on various culinary creations and activities using Apical's extensive range of products the company aims to stimulate the growth of the food industry and provide greater economic opportunities for the wider community said that the company is looking to increase the number of distributor partners on Java Island and open up new distribution areas outside of the island He further added that Apical plans to review its pricing strategies in order to make its products more accessible to more consumers About RGE – www.rgei.com  RGE is a group of resource-based manufacturing companies with global operations green packaging and clean natural gas used to create products that feed We help improve billions of peoples' lives through sustainable products they use every day With more than US$35 billion in assets and 70,000 employees we strive towards what is good for the community and good for the company.  With current operations spanning across Indonesia we continue to expand and engage new markets About Apical – www.apicalgroup.com  Apical is a leading vegetable oil processor with an expanding global footprint Its vertically integrated refining and value-added processing makes it an integral supplier that supports the food and renewable fuel needs across all industries With integrated assets in strategic locations spanning Indonesia renewable biofuel plants and kernel crushing plants Through joint ventures and strategic partnerships Apical also has processing and distribution operations in Brazil Apical's growth is built on the foundations of sustainability and transparency and motivated by its strong belief that the company can make a more meaningful impact even as it continues to grow its business and deliver innovative solutions to its customers Do not sell or share my personal information: Indonesia’s state-owned PT Pertamina is investigating the cause of an Apr 4 explosion and ensuing fire in the compressor area of subsidiary PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional’s (PT KPI) 170,000-b/d refinery sited across two locations in Dumai and Sungai Pakning Preliminary results of the investigation indicate the blast and subsequent fire—which was extinguished within minutes of occurring—was caused by a hydrogen gas leak along a 6-in.-long pipeline in the refinery’s compressor area 212-C-2 the operator said in a series of releases the incident—which caused vibrations and loud bangs felt within a 1-km radius—impacted the residential area of Tanjung Palas Dumai or what Pertamina refers to as the buffer zone Pertamina said unidentified repairs to the refinery were scheduled to be completed on Apr with repairs to nearby residential housing slated for completion by Apr With ongoing data collection related to the active investigation still under way Pertamina said it plans to conduct metallurgical laboratory testing on material samples taken from the pipeline to determine whether strength of the pipeline material currently in use remains suitable for service or needs to be replaced the operator said it will also carry out reinforcement works on unidentified surrounding equipment and installations as well as conduct an unidentified review of the buffer zone in July 2023 confirmed the Dumai refinery would continue to operate to ensure fuel supplies for the northern Sumatra region are maintained during the upcoming Ramadhan and Idul Fitri holidays “People do not need to worry about fuel suppl[y] shortages,” Aditiyawarman said A joint investigation into the incident by Pertamina Indonesia’s Directorate General of Oil and Gas and local police is scheduled to continue through April Robert Brelsford joined Oil & Gas Journal in October 2013 as downstream technology editor after 8 years as a crude oil price and news reporter on spot crude transactions at the US Gulf Coast He holds a BA (2000) in English from Rice University and an MS (2003) in education and social policy from Northwestern University A view of the oil refinery owned by Indonesian state oil and gas firm Pertamina in Dumai City (Photo: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional) JAKARTA: Following an explosion at a refinery operated by state oil and gas firm Pertamina in western Indonesia the firm said that its focus will now be on helping the local community recover from the incident which happened on Saturday (Apr 1) in Dumai City Riau province injured nine workers and damaged several buildings in the area It was the third major incident involving Pertamina in under a month following a fire at a fuel storage depot in North Jakarta and another aboard an oil tanker chartered by the firm "PT Kilang Pertamina International (PT KPI) Refinery Unit Dumai apologises for this incident And we will be responsible for the losses incurred in the community," Mr Agustiawan several houses and places of worship - particularly those adjacent to the refinery - suffered damage in the explosion Mr Agustiawan said that a team has been formed Among the measures taken so far include data collection on the losses in the community while a medical team has been deployed to conduct health checks for people in the area "We will also ensure that the national fuel stock the recovery process can run well so that in the next few days the refinery's operational conditions can run optimally," said Mr Agustiawan The cause of the explosion is currently being investigated by the Riau Regional Police who are also aiding in the recovery process "We ensure to maintain a safe parameter and help people to return to their daily life “(We will also) investigate the causes of this accident We will probe into it along with related parties," said Riau Police Chief Inspector General Muhammad Iqbal on Sunday Mr Iqbal was reported as saying that the fire in the incident was extinguished in less than 20 minutes Mr Agustiawan said that refinery operations in the affected unit have been temporarily suspended to ensure security at the location "The causes of the incident remain unknown The team continues to focus on ensuring safe conditions “Pertamina Dumai Refinery also continues to ensure that the community around the refinery is not affected by this accident," said Mr Agustiawan The Saturday explosion came after two separate fires last month at facilities linked to the firm one at a Pertamina fuel storage depot in Plumpang and another on an oil tanker chartered by the company A massive fire broke out on Mar 3 at a fuel storage depot run by Pertamina in Plumpang which led to more than 30 deaths when the fire ripped through a nearby residential area Thousands of people were forced to evacuate when the fire broke out with witnesses likening the fire to a bomb blast after an initial explosion sent panicked locals screaming and fleeing through narrow roads The state-owned firm said a pipe leak had been detected before the fire started The firm has since apologised and one of its directors was removed from his post President Joko Widodo also called on Jakarta's governor and ministers to find a solution to fuel depots located near residential areas to avoid a repeat disaster A separate fire also broke out on Mar 26 on a Pertamina-chartered oil tanker the vessel had 17 crew members on board and was carrying 5,900 kilolitres of fuel when the fire broke out Two crew members have died and one has been reported missing PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) is focusing on searching for the ship's crew and thoroughly investigating the cause of the incident," PIS's corporate secretary Get our pick of top stories and 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Contact us I've forgotten my password Perth Zoo’s Close Encounters take you behind-the-scenes to experience our rare and extraordinary animals up-close Perth Zoo can continue its vital work saving threatened wildlife Because Perth Zoo covers all administration costs 100% of your donation will help to save threatened species from extinction Manage Preferences Join Zoo News for exclusive updates from Perth Zoo The link by tunnel or bridge would connect Melaka in Malaysia with Dumai on the Indonesian island of Sumatra Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Committee chairman Ab Rauf Yusoh MELAKA: A new route to link Malaysia and Indonesia covering a distance of about 120km will be developed with the cooperation of the private sector The route would connect Telok Gong in Masjid Tanah Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Committee chairman Ab Rauf Yusoh said the proposed development which would involve the construction of a tunnel or bridge the link would have a major impact on the economic development of both countries “The proposal on the project has been submitted by the private sector and both countries have in principle agreed to a detailed study on the matter,” he said we have brought all government agencies to visit the area where the proposed new route will be built yesterday," he told reporters after an interview on a Melakan radio station would be a new icon for both Malaysia and Indonesia The project would also involve the construction of other infrastructure including traffic dispersal areas and an immigration a new industrial area would be developed in stages in Masjid Tanah in an area covering about 2,023 ha Development of the area would be carried out by the Melaka Corporation and is expected to also contribute to the opening of a new town in Masjid Tanah Sinar Mas Cepsa inaugurated today its first oleochemicals plant in Indonesia which represents an investment of EUR 300 million made over two years The plant will produce fatty alcohols from sustainably-sourced palm kernel oil a key ingredient in the manufacture of everyday products such as household cleaning goods and personal care products Sinar Mas Cepsa is a wholly-owned joint venture between Cepsa a leading integrated energy company and world leader in the production of linear alkylbenzene (LAB) used to make biodegradable detergents member of the Indonesian consortium of Sinar Mas businesses and the world’s second largest vertically-integrated palm oil company The Dumai plant has an annual production capacity of 160,000 metric tonnes of fatty alcohol per year Sales of the vegetable-based alcohols will primarily focus on Asia The plant will also service demand from Sinar Mas Cepsa’s surfactant plant in Germany which serves markets in Eastern and Western Europe The global market for fatty alcohols is predicted to reach 4.1 million metric tons by 2025 demonstrating a five-year compound annual growth rate of 3.5% The plant helps to consolidate Cepsa’s position in Asia following the inauguration of its Shanghai plant in 2015 which made it the world´s second largest producer of phenol certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil and located nearby The Dumai plant is also fully self-sufficient About GAR & Cepsa PR Sinar Mas Cepsa Sinar Mas Cepsa Dumai Oleochemical plant – Infographic You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image The park’s animal management and veterinary team made the “agonising decision to euthanase Dumai” who was the only tiger in the South Island “Park staff remember Dumai as a very confident and self-assured tiger and loved his independent nature,” an Orana Wildlife Park spokesman said Dumai was transferred to the park’s then brand new tiger facility with his brother Sendiri from Sydney “Sadly Sendiri was euthanased last year - aged 15 years - owing to untreatable leukaemia park staff are feeling the loss of Dumai as it marks the end of an era.” Orana is an active partner in the Zoo Aquarium Association Australasia’s breeding programme for this critically endangered species The spokesman said new tigers will be transferred to Orana as part of the programme “Presently there is no firm timeline for these transfers but further announcements will be made in the coming months.” Sumatran tigers are critically endangered and number less than 500 in the wild They are threatened due to habitat loss as a result of expansion of oil palm plantations “Dumai was a fantastic ambassador for his wild cousins,” said the spoeksman “He helped Orana raise funds for Wild Cats Conservation Alliance directly contributing to wild tiger conservation whilst also highlighting the plight of wild tigers and how visitors can help address palm oil deforestation to conserve these magnificent big cats This project follows NX Filtration’s previous deliveries of microfiltration and ultrafiltration membranes to Envirogen The customer was looking for an optimal and sustainable solution enabling them to recycle more than 75% of their wastewater stream Envirogen piloted various technologies on-site and selected NX Filtration’s hollow fiber direct nanofiltration (dNF) membranes as the most effective and sustainable solution to remove or reduce key contaminants from the wastewater and enable the reuse at the customer’s facilities The current set-up has a capacity of 45 cubic metres per hour and has been designed in a modular way facilitating efficient future extensions to enlarge the capacity Envirogen and NX Filtration previously worked together on projects related to microfiltration for a beer filtration application and ultrafiltration for a large industrial water treatment project in the UK “We are pleased to expand our cooperation with NX Filtration from previous engagements based on micro- and ultrafiltration to their direct nanofiltration membranes,” said Billy Denyer “This dNF membrane is used as a single-step replacement for multiple process stages The system has a low chemical requirement and delivers significant energy savings making it an excellent choice for surface water treatment waste stream recycling and providing rejection of dissolved solids.” “Having started our cooperation in 2020 based on our micro- and ultrafiltration membranes we are proud to now also supply our most innovative membranes based on direct nanofiltration technology,” added Gerard Ruiter “As such we can contribute to an efficient and sustainable water recycling process for this important project in the UK Water recycling is a very powerful tool in managing companies’ water footprint Globally we experience growing acceptance for this sustainable circular economy principle Our dNF technology is perfectly suited for both municipal and industrial water recycling.” Free access to this content is for qualifying individuals only Corporate and institutional access requires an appropriate license or subscription For more information contact institutions@markallengroup.com Community Safety Department Director To Resign Amid Tension With Cambridge Police Department From Lab to Startup: Harvard’s Office of Technology Development Paves the Way for Research Commercialization People’s Forum on Graduation Readiness Held After Vote to Eliminate MCAS 8 Takeaways From Harvard’s Task Force Reports Samantha Shannon’s best-selling novel “The Priory of the Orange Tree” brought readers into a world where magic lies hidden in the fruit of the earth “A Day of Fallen Night,” Shannon has yet again invited us to eat of the not-so-forbidden magic fruit “A Day of Fallen Night,” a striking standalone prequel to “Priory,” interweaves the stories of three women — Tunuva and Dumai — from three wildly different fantastical cultures Yet they are united through their devotion to their loved ones and quests to hunt down the demonic wyrms which threaten their world “A Day of Fallen Night” sometimes struggles with the magnitude of its scope women-led addition to the world of modern epic fantasy “A Day of Fallen Night” may take place in the same world as “The Priory of the Orange Tree,” but it stands by itself Shannon establishes a new cast of characters and a sweeping plotline within the 850 pages of “Fallen Night.” While some might be daunted by the book’s length it is refreshing that “Fallen Night” is a truly self-contained novel Its end vaguely hints at the events of “Priory,” but understanding the novel doesn’t hinge upon familiarity with the plot of “Priory.” the pacing within this standalone novel isn’t perfect “A Day of Fallen Night” suffers from a disjointed flow that makes following its characters confusing Shannon attempts to connect various locations but keeping the piece chronological requires awkward jumps in time and location Some long journeys are summarized in one paragraph making the story feel unevenly sluggish or breakneck While the central plot can become confusing the individual themes of the novel are much easier to follow The novel brings into focus an idea that is familiar to us all: love “A Day of Fallen Night” is an ode to love in its many forms — whether it be between family members Shannon grounds the magical world of the novel in strong individual relationships that showcase the connective power of love Glorian battles the world for her unborn child and Dumai sacrifices everything for her family and friends Shannon also champions inclusivity in the novel representing relationships between women and between men Additionally, the overall diversity and strength of female characters in the novel is impressive. Shannon, as a master in “feminist fantasy,” highlights the sheer power of strong women in the novel and Dumai are all warriors in one way or another They vitally embrace their ferocity without relinquishing their emotions and vulnerability While so-called “strong female characters” in fantasy can sometimes appear cartoonish and one-dimensional the women of “Fallen Night” have depth and come across as entirely realistic “A Day of Fallen Night” is not for the faint of heart; its length is staggering and its epic sometimes overwhelming plot can trip up those unaccustomed to the high fantasy genre as well as its empowering and relatable female heroes ground the work in a world that feels familiar Shannon has condensed a sweeping fantasy world into one novel and although the pacing can leave the reader befuddled it celebrates the triumph of strong women and the love between them Gadway can be reached at hannah.gadway@thecrimson.com Want to keep up with breaking news? Subscribe to our email newsletter. A moderate magnitude 4.5 earthquake hit 40 km (25 mi) away from Dumai, Riau,  Indonesia 2021 at 5.52 pm local time (Asia/Jakarta GMT +7) The quake had a great depth of 308 km (191 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so).