Two women stand side by side against a wooden wall, both smiling. One is holding a large folder with the text “Energizing the Acceleration.” They are identified as Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Jakarta’s Commercial Counsellor, Jollan Margaret Llaneza (left), and Pertamina Gas Negara’s Director of Strategy and Business Development, Rosa Permata Sari (right), meeting on January 23, 2025.
Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Jakarta’s Commercial Counsellor Jollan Margaret Llaneza meets with Pertamina Gas Negara’s Director of Strategy and Business Development, Rosa Permata Sari on January 23, 2025. 

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) pushes forward in redefining energy solutions with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Jakarta’s recent strategic visit with Pertamina Gas Negara in Indonesia, on January 23, 2025. 

PTIC Jakarta provided updates on CREATE MORE incentives and shared initial insights of the types of industries present in Batangas, Bataan, Clark, and Subic. Moreover, the strategic importance of the Luzon Economic Corridor, which plays a significant role in attracting investments, was also highlighted. 

The meeting was a follow through of Pertamina’s visit to Manila last November 2024, where Pertamina shared its keen interest in entering the Philippine energy market, particularly in developing LNG hubs and supporting the conversion of diesel power plants to gas. Pertamina was able to meet the Department of Energy (DOE) and MERALCO, which provided an overview of the Philippine energy sector and the role of Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) in natural gas supply and demand. 

Pertamina oversees both domestic and international LNG and natural gas operations which span across upstream production to downstream distribution. The company’s infrastructure comprises of a vast network of pipelines, gas drilling stations, and LPG processing facilities enabling it to offer comprehensive solutions in gas transmission, distribution, retail, trading, and storage. Additionally, Pertamina is a diversified company which operates in various sectors such as insurance, consulting, hospitality, and property management. 

The DTI, through PTIC Jakarta, reaffirms its support for fostering foreign direct investments in the Philippines through its commitment to forming meaningful and innovative collaborations to make the Philippines as one of the most attractive business destinations in the region.  

A large group of individuals from PTIC in Jakarta, the Department of Energy, and Pertamina Gas Negara stand together in a conference room. They are dressed in business attire, smiling at the camera, with a DOE emblem displayed on the wall behind them. Tables in front hold nameplates, cups, and documents.
PTIC in Jakarta together with Department of Energy (DOE) welcomed Pertamina Gas Negara in Manila last November 2024. 
A group of individuals from PTIC in Jakarta and the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) stand together in a meeting room, wearing business attire and posing for a photo. The room features large windows and curtains in the background. The meeting took place in November 2024.
PTIC in Jakarta with the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) last November 2024. 
A group of individuals from PTIC in Jakarta, PT Pertamina Gas Negara, and Meralco stand in a well-lit room in front of a large, colorful mural. They are dressed in business attire, smiling, and appear to be gathered for a meeting in November 2024.
PTIC in Jakarta together with PT Pertamina Gas Negara meets with Meralco last November 2024. 
A group of individuals from PTIC in Jakarta, PT Pertamina Gas Negara, and the Philippine Board of Investments stand together in front of a large backdrop that reads “The Philippines” and “Make It Happen.” They wear business attire (some in hijabs) and smile for the camera in a wood-floored room.
PTIC in Jakarta and PT Pertamina Gas Negara meets with the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI). 

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Date of release: 3 February 2025

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