JAKARTA, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's state-owned oil and gas firm, PT Pertamina plans to ship aviation fuel to the Philippines, a top official of the company disclosed Friday.
The exportation could commence after 2023 when the oil refinery in Bontang of East Kalimantan is expected to kick off production of the fuel for aircraft, said Rachmad Hardadi, director at the company.
The director cited that the refinery is currently under construction and expected to be completed in the next six years.
"A total of 35 percent of aviation fuel production will be shipped overseas,...the Philippines will be a potential market," he said.
The Indonesian government attempts to boost the country's export to help spur economic growth.
