Tangerang, Banten \u2014 Indonesia\u2019s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister\nBahlil Lahadalia has assured that there will be no reductions to gas\nexport quotas in 2026, reversing the situation in 2025 when quotas were\ncut to meet domestic LNG needs.<\/p>\n
\u2018I promise you all, 2026 there will be no more cuts to export quotas\nfor the market or for contracts already signed abroad,\u2019 Bahlil told\nenergy sector players attending IPA Convex in Tangerang, Banten, on\nWednesday.<\/p>\n
Bahlil admitted that 2025 saw dynamics around fulfilling gas export\ncontracts. In 2025, domestic LNG supply fell short by 50 cargoes. The\nLNG shortfall was caused by domestic demand rising beyond government\nplanning.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the operators of gas working areas (WK) that produce LNG\nhad already entered into export contracts.<\/p>\n
The LNG export contracts were signed because during the development\nplanning phase or plan of development (POD) for WK, the WK operators had\nto ensure a clear market for LNG. When WK is in the POD phase, the\ndomestic market cannot absorb the LNG produced.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, President Prabowo Subianto is pushing energy\nsovereignty, including by reducing dependence on imports.<\/p>\n
To seek a middle ground, the government decided to delay a number of\nexport cargoes to 2026 to satisfy domestic needs.<\/p>\n
\u2018Now I have approved all the exports. Everything has been signed by\nme, there will be no more (export cuts). Let the domestic needs be our\nfocus,\u2019 Bahlil said.<\/p>\n
The government is also prepared to provide certainty regarding gas\nbuyers should contractors working under a cooperation contract (KKKS)\nhave difficulty finding buyers abroad, while still aiming to develop gas\nreserves.<\/p>\n
The government will prepare potential gas buyers from several sectors\nthat can absorb large volumes.<\/p>\n
Thus, the KKKS are not hesitant to invest and continue projects.<\/p>\n
\u2018I\u2019ve asked Danantara, namely PLN, PGN, and several other companies\nto be the buyers domestically. We will buy to ensure certainty. So that\neverything can run,\u2019 said Bahlil.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bahlil-assures-no-cuts-to-gas-export-quotas-in-2026-1779543003", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }