#Ilegal Drilling
Government sets 80% ICP price scheme for community oil wells in Musi Banyuasin
Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia visited community-operated oil wells in Mekar Sari village, Keluang district, Musi Banyuasin, South Sumatra, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, as part of the government’s effort to formalize and regulate small-scale oil production.
Government begins inventory of illegal oil wells, targets July completion
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has launched an inventory taking of community-operated illegal oil wells across 10 priority regions, with completion targeted by the end of July 2025.
Govt legalizes community oil wells under new rule to boost output, safety
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has issued a new regulation to legalize and regulate community-run oil wells − previously categorized as illegal − as part of the government’s broader strategy to boost national oil production and enhance environmental and operational safety standards.
Government to legalize community oil wells, allow sales to Pertamina
The government is set to legalize crude oil extraction activities carried out by local communities across Indonesia, a move that could formalize the production of up to 20,000 barrels per day (bpd) and ensure its sales to State energy company PT Pertamina.