PGN Saka Energi, a subsidiary of State-owned gas distribution company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN), and a British multinational oil and gas company, bp, have started the tender process to charter vessels to support their drilling operations at Indonesian offshore assets. 

The two giant gas operators are opening a tender for the charter of two Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessels to support drilling and well completion operations in the Pangkah block, offshore East Java. 

These vessels will play an important role in supporting drilling activities, including supplying materials, assisting rig movement, and providing fuel and water. In addition, the vessels will also function as standby vessels to support emergency evacuations, handling oil spills, and extinguishing fires in the event of an incident. 

As quoted from upstream.com, on March 15, 2025, PGN Saka Energi is offering a 12-month contract, and tender participants can submit bids for one or both vessels. In this tender process, the company has set a minimum Local Contents (TKDN) requirement of 85 percent, in accordance with the government's policy to increase domestic industry participation in the oil and gas sector. 

Meanwhile, British energy giant, bp, has also opened a tender for the charter of a vessel to support the 2025 well intervention campaign in the Tangguh gas project, offshore West Papua. 

bp requires a supply vessel and accommodation with Dynamic Positioning 2 (DP2) specifications that can provide facilities for at least 39 personnel at the operation site. 

Similar to PGN Saka Energi, bp has also set a minimum TKDN of 85 percent in this tender process. Prospective contractors have a deadline until March 17, 2025 to register and submit proposals. 

On the other hand, the government continues to emphasize the importance of using vessels with high local content to support the domestic industry and reduce dependence on foreign fleets. 

These two tenders reflect the commitment of oil and gas companies to meet high operational standards while encouraging the national maritime industry through the TKDN policy. 

With a potentially large contract value, this tender is expected to attract interest from various domestic maritime service providers with experience in offshore vessel operations.