#Oil and Gas
Pertamina EP investigates Subang gas pipeline explosion, ensures site safety
State-owned oil and gas drilling company PT Pertamina EP is investigating the explosion at the CO2 Removal gas line of the Subang Gathering Station in Cidahu Village, Pagaden Barat Sub-district, Subang regency, West Java at about 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
AGO moves to issue Interpol red notices for Riza Chalid, Jurist Tan
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is in the process of requesting the issuance of Interpol Red Notices and Wanted Person Lists (DPO) for oil tycoon Riza Chalid and former special staff member to then Education Minister Nadiem Makarim, Jurist Tan.
INPEX begins FEED phase for Abadi LNG Project in Masela Block
Japanese energy giant INPEX Corporation, through its subsidiary INPEX Masela Ltd., announced on Monday, August 4, 2025 the commencement of the Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) phase for the Abadi LNG Project in Indonesia’s Masela Block.
TIS Energy acquires Sebuku Block from Mubadala, eyes expansion in offshore gas
National Oil and Gas Company, TIS Energy Group, has completed the strategic acquisition of the Sebuku Block from UAE-based energy firm Mubadala Energy, marking a significant step in expanding its upstream oil and gas portfolio in the country.
Indonesia's oil lifting surpasses 2025 target, reaching 608,000 barrels per day
Indonesia has exceeded its 2025 oil lifting target, with current output reaching 608,000 barrels per day (bpd), surpassing the state budget (APBN) target of 605,000 bpd, according to Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia.
Indonesia-Malaysia explore joint development of disputed East Ambalat oil & gas block
Indonesia and Malaysia are still in the early stages of discussions to potentially jointly develop the East Ambalat oil and gas block, a resource-rich offshore area located near their maritime border in the Sulawesi Sea.
Village cooperatives not eligible to manage oil wells: Bahlil
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has clarified that the Red-and-White Cooperatives (KDMP), village-based cooperatives known for selling daily necessities, do not qualify to manage community oil wells under the government’s new energy regulation.
Medco E&P launches early production at Natuna’s 2nd Terubuk platform
Medco E&P Natuna Ltd. (Medco E&P) has launched first production from the Terubuk Wellhead Platform M (WHP-M), its second in South Natuna Sea Block B, reinforcing its commitment to national energy resilience.
Govt vows to maintain Tuna Block development timeline amid operator transition
The government is closely monitoring the development of the Tuna Block oil and gas project amid uncertainties following a shift in its operating partnership, affirming that the production schedule remains aligned with the approved Plan of Development (PoD).
Pertamina partners with U.S. energy giants to boost crude, fuel imports
Refining and petrochemical subholding of State energy company Pertamina, PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional, has set up a collaboration with ExxonMobil, Chevron, and KDT Global Resource to explore the possibility of importing crude oil and refined fuel from the United States.
SKK Migas offers offshore oil&gas blocks to Chevron amid renewed interest
Indonesia’s upstream oil and gas regulator, SKK Migas, has extended an offer to U.S. energy giant Chevron to explore offshore blocks in Bali, as part of a broader effort to attract major investment into the country’s untapped oil and gas reserves.
Zarubezhneft to take over Tuna Block development as Harbour Energy exits
Russian state-owned oil and gas company Zarubezhneft is set to continue the development of the Tuna Block in North Natuna Sea after UK-based Harbour Energy Group announced its departure from the project amid escalating geopolitical tensions.