PHE NSO Supports Coastal Ecosystem Preservation by Planting Hundreds of Mangroves and Releasing 700 Crab Seedlings
ACEH UTARA – GLOBAL INVESTIGASI NEWS
PT Pertamina Hulu Energi North Sumatra Offshore (PHE NSO) has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability by participating in a coastal ecosystem preservation program through the release of 700 mud crab seedlings (Scylla paramamosain) and the planting of 300 mangrove trees in Teupin Kuyun Village, Seunuddon District, North Aceh Regency.
According to a press release received by Global Investigasi News Aceh Tamiang Bureau on Wednesday (June 17, 2026), the initiative reflects the company’s commitment to maintaining ecological balance while also supporting the economic welfare of coastal communities.
The mangrove ecosystem rehabilitation program, known as Kelompok Kepiting Desa Unggul dan Reboisasi (KENDURI), plays a vital role in preserving the quality of the coastal environment, preventing shoreline erosion, and providing a natural habitat for various marine species. Healthy mangrove forests and sustainable crab populations are also expected to contribute positively to fishermen’s livelihoods.
Head of the Government Administration Division of North Aceh Regency, Samsul Rizal, expressed his appreciation for the commitment demonstrated by both the local community and PHE NSO in protecting coastal ecosystems. He emphasized that mangroves and crabs are closely interconnected components of the same ecosystem.
“Mangroves serve as a natural habitat for crabs, making mangrove conservation essential for the sustainability of crab cultivation. We hope that the mangrove ecosystem along the coastal areas of Seunuddon District can continue to be preserved,” Samsul Rizal said.
Meanwhile, Iwan Ridwan Faizal, Manager of Community Involvement Development Regional 1, stated that the program is expected to encourage coastal communities to develop marine-based economic activities with high market value.
According to him, improved coastal ecosystems will enable fishermen to diversify their sources of income rather than relying solely on fish catches from offshore waters. Mud crab farming, he noted, offers significant economic potential for local residents.
“Mud crabs have high economic value and strong market demand. Therefore, in addition to protecting coastal ecosystems, our program is designed to create economic benefits for the community,” Iwan said.
Mud crabs are generally ready for harvest within three to five months, with an estimated success rate ranging from 60 to 80 percent of the released seedlings. The cultivation program is projected to increase fishermen’s income by approximately IDR 4 million to IDR 10 million per harvest cycle.
Through this initiative, PHE NSO continues to demonstrate its commitment to balancing environmental conservation efforts with sustainable community economic development in North Aceh’s coastal regions.
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