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Shell, TotalEnergies, and Chevron to reinvest in RI's upstream oil&gas sector
Twenty-five oil and gas companies, including major global players such as Shell, Chevron, and TotalEnergies, have expressed strong interest in exploring Indonesia’s upstream energy sector, a top government official revealed.
Badak LNG-INPEX Masela ink strategic MoU on LNG project development
Badak LNG, a subsidiary of State-owned energy company Pertamina Hulu Energi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with INPEX Masela Ltd., a subsidiary of Japan-based INPEX Corporation, to explore strategic cooperation in the development of Indonesia’s LNG industry.
TotalEnergies eyes return to Indonesia with potential stake in Bobara oil & gas block
French energy giant TotalEnergies is reportedly exploring a return to Indonesia’s upstream oil and gas sector through a potential acquisition in the Bobara exploration block, according to the Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas).
China eyes investment in Indonesia’s palm oil industry with focus on green technology
The Indonesian Palm Oil Board (DMSI) reveals that investors from China have expressed strong interest in investing in Indonesia’s palm oil sector, with potential investments reaching Rp149.04 trillion (US$9.1 billion).
Swiss startup Sun-Ways trials world-first removable solar panels on railway tracks
Swiss startup Sun-Ways has launched an innovative solar panel system that can be installed directly onto railway tracks without disrupting train operations.
GKP Clarifies Legality of Nickel Mining Operations Amid Civil Society Focus
Nickel mining company PT Gema Kreasi Perdana (GKP) has rejected allegations of illegal operations and environmental violations on Wawonii Island, following a report submitted by civil society groups JATAM and TAPaK to the Attorney General’s Office earlier this week.
Activists file complaint over Wawonii mining irregularities with AGO
The Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) and the Coastal and Small Islands Advocacy Team (TAPaK) have filed a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office (AGO)over alleged corruption linked to nickel mining by PT Gema Kreasi Perdana (PT GKP), a subsidiary of the Harita Group, on Wawonii Island, Southeast Sulawesi.
Government set to roll out B50, boost domestic bioethanol production
The Indonesian government is preparing to implement the B50 biodiesel mandate by early 2026 as part of its broader strategy to enhance downstream processing and energy security, said Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Yuliot Tanjung.
Government raises CPO export levy to boost downstream industry
Ministry of Finance has raised the export levy on crude palm oil (CPO) from 7.5 percent to 10 percent, a move the government says is aimed at enhancing productivity and adding value to downstream palm oil products, particularly for smallholder farmers.
Kuwait’s Kufpec secures approval to develop Anambas offshore gas block
The Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (Kufpec) has secured development approval for the Anambas working area (WK), located offshore in the Natuna Sea following the signing of the Plan of Development (POD) for the block by Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia on April 25, 2025.
Indonesia eyes US$2.7 B investment to unlock geothermal power potential
State electricity company PT PLN has announced a required investment of US$2.7 billion (Rp44.5 trillion) to develop an additional 1 gigawatt (GW) of geothermal power capacity in the country.
EMP discovers 20 million barrels of oil in Riau’s Bentu Block
Oil and gas company PT Energi Mega Persada (EMP) has announced a significant oil discovery from its Bentu Production Sharing Contract (PSC) block in Riau, Sumatra, revealing an estimated 20 million barrels of oil in place from its Central East Napuh Deep South (CEN) field.