#Oil Wells
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.
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.