#Oil and Gas
Japex-Energi Mega Persada progress with Gebang gas block development in N. Sumatra
The Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas) has reported progress on the development of Gebang Gas Field in Lap Sicanggang, North Sumatra, a joint venture between Japan Petroleum Exploration (Japex) and Energi Mega Persada (EMP) with a 50-50 partnership.
Government to meet private fuel distributors amid supply shortages at Shell, BP stations
The government will hold talks with private fuel distributors next week after reports of supply shortages at petrol stations operated by Shell and BP-AKR, officials said on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Abadi LNG pushed toward final investment decision as FEED nears completion
The Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas), is targeting the completion of the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) process for the INPEX Corporation-run Abadi LNG project offshore Arafura Sea, Maluku, this year.
SKK Migas and Inpex kicks off largest gas project through FEED phase
Japanese oil and gas company, INPEX Masela Ltd., together with the Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas) and related stakeholders inaugurated the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) phase of the Abadi LNG project on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Elnusa–PDSI merger plan seen as potential growth catalyst for Pertamina Group
Market speculation about a potential merger between Pertamina Group companies − PT Elnusa (ELSA) and PT Pertamina Drilling Services Indonesia (PDSI) − has grown stronger, with analysts viewing the move as a potential inorganic growth driver for Elnusa.
Pertamina subsidiary KPI joins Patra SK ownership to boost energy independence
Refinery and petrochemical arms of State energy company Pertamina, PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional (KPI), has acquired a 14 percent stake in PT Patra SK, a base oil lubricant company, from SK ENMOVE Co., Ltd, a move meant to create stronger integration within its supply chain and production.
PGN pledges gas supply as industries warn of mass layoffs
State-owned gas distributor PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) has pledged to secure gas supply for industries following growing concerns over disruptions that could threaten more than 130,000 jobs in the manufacturing sector.
Gas supply disruption hits Cikarang Listrindo after Pertamina EP facility shutdown
PT Cikarang Listrindo has reported disruption in its natural gas supply following an unplanned shutdown at Pertamina EP’s (PEP) Field Subang Gathering Station on August 5, 2025.
Ex-SKK Migas chief backs special oil and gas enterprise proposal
Former Head of the Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas), Dwi Soetjipto, has voiced support for the establishment of a special state-owned enterprise (BUK) in the oil and gas sector, suggesting that it would strengthen Indonesia’s upstream oil and gas governance.
Indonesia’s first floating LNG facility set to process West Papua gas by 2027
As a follow-up to his June 2025 visit to Asap Kido Merah (AKM) field in Fakfak, West Papua, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia emphasized the importance of validating the construction progress of what will be a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility.
Indonesia holds back gas exports to prioritize domestic needs
Indonesia has yet to import gas this year, with the government focusing domestic production on meeting local demand while holding back exports, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has announced.
South Sumatra poised to sign first oil purchase deal from community-operated wells
South Sumatra is set to become the first region in Indonesia to sign an oil purchase contract from community-operated wells, said Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Yuliot Tanjung.