Geopolitics and Diplomacy
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
Pertamina teams up with ENI and Petronas to explore African, S. American oil blocks
PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE) has entered into a collaboration with the Italian oil and gas company ENI and Malaysia's Petronas to explore the potential of oil and gas blocks in Africa and South America.
ESDM strikes deal with Eni on decarbonization program
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) signed a low-carbon business development cooperation agreement with Italian oil giant Eni S.p.A (Eni) at the ministry headquarters in Jakarta on Friday, February 2, 2024.
Luhut discusses IKN investment, oil refineries with UAE Energy Minister
The Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Menko Marves), Luhut Pandjaitan, once again met with the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, to discuss the technical continuation of investment cooperation in several sectors.
Conrad pursues gas export from Indonesia to Singapore
Conrad Asia Energy Ltd. continues its efforts to secure access for the sale of gas from the Duyung Block to Singapore through the pipeline facilities of the West Natuna Transportation System (WNTS) joint venture. These efforts involve commercial and legal agreements to supply gas to the prospective buyer, SembCorp Gas Pte Ltd., a Singaporean power company.
Russian investment of Rp211.9 trillion stalled in Tuban
The investment by Rosneft Singapore Pte Ltd, an affiliate of the Russian oil company Rosneft, in the strategic national project Grass Root Refinery in Tuban, East Java, is currentlyinterupted due to the escalating geopolitical situation resulting from the war in Ukraine.
Negotiations for gas export to Singapore stalled, Mako field investment postponed
Conrad Asia Energy Ltd has confirmed the postponement of the final investment decision (FID) for the Mako gas field in Natuna regency until mid-2024. Initially, the FID was targeted to be completed by the end of 2023.
PLN teams up with TANESCO on geothermal business expansion in Tanzania
State electricity company PT PLN is expanding synergies in the development of geothermal power plants (PLTP) in East Africa with Tanzania Electric Supply Co Ltd (TANESCO).
Expanding cooperation in LFP battery technology: A mutual benefit
Chairman of the Indonesian Mining Experts Association (Perhapi), Rizal Kasli, expresses his optimism on expanded collaboration in the development of iron-based or lithium ferro phosphate (LFP) batteries driven by the Indonesian government alongside China.
Indonesia, Finland collaborate to advance energy transition
The Indonesian government has forged a partnership with Finland aimed at boosting investment and fostering bilateral cooperation.
US and Bakamla inaugurate "Anambas" Maritime Training Center
The United States of America and Indonesia has embarked on close cooperation in maritime security establishment with the inauguration of a US-funded Maritime Training Center in Batam, Riau Islands province, on Monday, January 29, 2024.
High hopes on follow-up of Anies-Emil Salim meeting
A key person in the Anies Baswedan-Muhaimin Iskandar National Election Winning Team expressed hope that the recent meeting between Anies and veteran politician Emil Salim would encourage all components of the nation to realize ethical, democratic, honest, fair and dignified partaking in the upcoming presidential election.
Indonesia asks Israel’s compliance with ICJ decision to prevent Gaza genocide
The Indonesian government has asked Israel to comply with the pre-trial ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICVJ) as a measure to genocide in Gaza, Palestine.