Converter Kits for Fishermen to be Distributed in October

MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES

REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA

PRESS RELEASE

NUMBER: 290.Pers/04/SJI/2020

Date: 4 October 2020

Converter Kits for Fishermen to be Distributed in October

Distribution of starter kits of the Conversion to LPG for Target Fishermen of 2020 Program will be carried out this October. In the Coordination Meeting about the Plan to Distribute LPG Conversion Packages for Target Fishermen of 2020 held in Yogyakarta on Friday (2/10), Senior Expert for Litigation and Security of National Vital Objects of Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Yurod Saleh said that fishermen's understanding about the program's benefits must be deepened.

"We must create the understanding that LPG is cheaper, safer, and more environmentally friendly. We have to disseminate these points to fishing communities," said Yurod.

The Conversion to LPG for Fishermen is a mandate of Presidential Regulation No. 38 of 2019 on Provision, Distribution, and Pricing of LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) of 3 kg Cylinders for Fishing Vessels of Target Fishermen and Water Pumps of Target Farmers.

There are 5 key benefits of LPG conversion that fishermen should know.

One, cheaper price. The price of LPG per liter is cheaper than that of oil fuels. Using LPG as fuel saves operation cost by 30-50% compared to using oil fuel (solar diesel). Saving can reach as high as 80% at several locations.

Two, easier maintenance. The distributed packages contain several components including engine, converter kit, long axel, propeller, 2 LPG cylinders containing 3 kg of gas each, and other supporting accessories (reducer, regulator, mixer, etc.). Simple assembly and a cleaner fuel make maintenance easier and the machine serviceable compared to using oil fuels.

Three, a safe energy alternative. The gas is compressed and stored in a highly pressurized tank with a shutoff valve, so it is a safe alternative for both users and boats.

Four, lower emission. LPG has cleaner combustion than oil fuels because its carbon chain is shorter than oil fuels. Due to the short carbon chain, LPG has a high octane number, and as a result, emits less CO2 gas than oil fuels.

Five, support fishermen's economy. This assistance is given to small-scale fishermen who own a fisherman ID card, use environmentally friendly fishing gear, have a fishing boat measuring below 5 Gross Tonnage (GT) with a machine output below 13 Horsepower (HP), and those who have never received similar assistance from either the national government or the regional governments. (IY)

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