Skk Migas News


FACTBOX - Indonesia's Long-delayed Major Gas Projects

Aug 11, 2023

A recent ownership shakeup at two major Indonesian gas projects has injected renewed hope in the country's upstream gas sector, as the country hopes to tap into its rich hydrocarbon resources amid global energy transition, but barriers remain…

Indonesia's Gas Ambition Faces Investor Test with Shell, Chevron Exits

Aug 11, 2023

Indonesia hopes the recent exit of global giants Shell and Chevron from two long-delayed natural gas projects will jumpstart their development, as it races to more than double gas production by 2030.The Masela and Indonesia Deepwater Development (IDD) projects…

Prima Energi Acquires Northwest Natuna PSC

Jul 26, 2023

PT Bumi Pratiwi Hulu Energi (Prima Energi), an Indonesian-based upstream oil company, has acquired full ownership of the Northwest Natuna Production Sharing Contract (PSC) via its purchase of AWE (AAL) NZ, AWE Northwest Natuna and AWE Holdings Singapore…

Indonesia's Big Gas Projects to Proceed after Global Majors Sell Stakes

Jul 25, 2023

Shell and Chevron's agreements to sell stakes in major Indonesian gas projects to Pertamina, Petronas and Eni ENI.MI will unleash development at the fields, enabling the country to boost its flagging output, the buyers said.Indonesia has seen…

Indonesia's Crude Oil and Natural Gas Lifting Below Target in First Half

Jul 18, 2023

The lifting of oil and gas in Indonesia between January and June fell below target due to unplanned shutdowns and delays in starting projects, upstream regulator SKK Migas said on Tuesday.Crude oil lifting stood at 615,500 barrels per day (bpd)compared with 660…

Zarubezhneft to Sell Stake in Indonesia's Tuna Offshore Block

Jul 18, 2023

Russian oil and gas firm Zarubezhneft plans to sell its stake in Indonesia's Tuna gas project, the upstream regulator said on Tuesday, after its British partner said sanctions were complicating their joint development.Zarubezhneft is partnering British firm Harbour Energy…

Indonesia to Offer 10 Oil and Gas Blocks in 2023, Including in South China Sea

Jan 30, 2023

Indonesia plans to offer 10 oil and gas working areas this year, including a block in the South China Sea, amid efforts to boost energy production and make new discoveries, a senior energy ministry official said on Monday.In 2022, Indonesia…

Indonesia's 2022 Oil, Gas Lifting Below Target, but Investment Rising

Jan 18, 2023

Indonesia's oil and gas lifting last year came in below target due to unplanned shutdowns and maturing blocks, but exploration and production investment is poised to take off, the country's upstream regulator SKK Migas said on Wednesday.Indonesia's crude oil lifting stood at 612…

Pertamina Still Discussing Plan to Take Over Shell's Abadi LNG Stake

Jan 17, 2023

Indonesian state energy firm Pertamina is still discussing its plans to participate in the Abadi liquefied natural gas (LNG) project with the country's upstream oil and gas regulator, officials said on Tuesday. Indonesia has been seeking an…

Indonesia Approves $3 Billion Development Plan for South China Sea Gas Block

Jan 03, 2023

Indonesia has approved the first plan of development for the Tuna offshore gas field with total estimated investment of $3.07 billion up to the start of production, upstream oil and gas regulator SKK Migas said on Monday.The Tuna field, located in the South China Sea between Indonesia and Vietnam…

Petronas Wants to Join Abadi LNG project - Indonesian regulator

Nov 16, 2022

Malaysian state oil and gas company Petronas has expressed interest in participating in Indonesia's takeover of Shell's stake in the Abadi LNG project, Indonesia's upstream oil and gas regulator told a parliamentary hearing on Wednesday.The…

Pertamina Says Gas Output Improves at Mahakam Block

Oct 26, 2022

Natural gas output at Indonesia's Mahakam block rose to 590 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) in October, the state energy company Pertamina said on Wednesday, as the operator boosted drilling.Once a major gas-producing block, output at Mahakam dropped to 505 MMSCFD earlier this year…

Indonesia to Offer More Oil Blocks to Boost Output amid High Energy Prices

Sep 21, 2022

Indonesia will launch a second auction of oil and gas blocks this year as it seeks to cash in on high energy prices and boost output after decades of decline due to a lack of exploration and investment, officials said on Wednesday.Southeast…

Indonesia Set to Miss 2022 Oil and Gas Lifting Targets

Jul 15, 2022

Indonesia's oil and gas lifting in the first half was below expectations due to disruption in some facilities and delayed projects, putting it on course to miss full-year 2022 targets, officials at upstream regulator SKK Migas said on Friday…

Petronas Signs PSC for North Ketapang Block in Indonesia

Jun 24, 2022

Malaysian oil and gas company Petronas, via its subsidiary Petronas North Ketapang, has signed a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) for the North Ketapang Block located onshore and offshore East Java, Indonesia.Petronas won the North Ketapang…

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