Pertamina reports 62% rise in first-half net profit
The Indonesian energy company said its tax, non-tax revenue and dividend contributions to the state exceeded Rp208 trillion through June 2026.
PT Pertamina (Persero) reported net profit of US$1.9 billion for the first half of 2026, up 62% from US$1.2 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. The company put the latest profit at Rp34.2 trillion, using an exchange rate of Rp18,000 per US$.
Deputy president director Oki Muraza said sales volume exceeded 80 million kilolitres during the first half. He also said the company's contributions to the state through taxes, non-tax revenue and dividends totalled more than Rp208 trillion by the end of June 2026.
Speaking at a hearing with Commission VI of Indonesia's House of Representatives, president director Simon Aloysius Mantiri said Pertamina had worked to maintain its operational and financial performance despite growing complexity in the energy industry.
Simon said financial results were not the company's only measure of success. Maintaining energy availability and providing dependable service to the public were also important measures, he said.
