IT is not just the quality of Zatapi crude oil that is being questioned, but the tender process itself is also suspected of being manipulated. Yet Suroso Atmomartoyo, former Processing Director who is now expert staff to the Pertamina CEO, denies any wrongdoing.

He insists that the bid won by Gold Manor, which supplied the Zatapi crude, was according to regulations. Accompanied by Pertamina Vice President of Planning and Processing, Chrisna Dama