Indonesia tests liquefied gas

The Ministry of Energy and Minerals of Indonesia has just tested a liquefied-gas-powered boat on the Kapuas River in western Kalimantan.

Research into the development of liquefied petroleum gas engines to replace gasoline or diesel fuel used on ships, boats, motor boats, small canoes is carried out by the authorities in Raya Kubua, West Kalimantan.

Agustin Hermawan, senior official in charge of oil and gas information and administration, praised Kubu Raya's efforts to support the government's program to reduce gas dependence. , especially in the context of increasing fuel and energy subsidies and mainly contributing to the state budget deficit.

Agustin Hermawan said that based on the results of the test, the Ministry of Energy and Minerals will be ready to develop and expand the use of liquefied gas on the whole country, The islands are home to over 17,000 islands, which are particularly popular and necessary for Indonesian fishermen.

However, according to Agustin Hermawan, West Kalimantan province needs to cooperate with the National Center for Science and Technology to further improve the efficiency and safety of the use of liquefied petroleum gas.