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        "msgid": "bahlil-crude-imports-from-russia-targeted-to-start-in-april-2026-1776419456",
        "date": "2026-04-17 15:48:29",
        "title": "Bahlil: Crude Imports from Russia Targeted to Start in April 2026",
        "author": "Friska Yolandha",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Indonesia's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, has targeted the start of crude oil imports from Russia in April 2026, with LPG purchases still in finalisation. This move aims to diversify energy supplies amid global disruptions from conflicts in the Middle East, where Indonesia currently relies heavily on imports from the US and the region to meet its projected 2026 LPG needs of 10 million tonnes. The agreement stems from recent negotiations during President Prabowo Subianto's visit to Russia, enhancing energy security in an uncertain geopolitical landscape.",
        "content": "<p>Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia is\ntargeting crude oil imports from Russia to be delivered to Indonesia\nstarting in April 2026. Meanwhile, the purchase of LPG from Russia is\nstill in the finalisation process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor crude, for crude, it could be in these months (April).\nInsha\u2019Allah,\u201d Bahlil stated when met at the Ministry of ESDM office in\nJakarta on Friday (17\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>The percentage of LPG imported from Russia relative to Indonesia\u2019s\ntotal needs is still under discussion.<\/p>\n<p>Bahlil explained that Indonesia\u2019s LPG needs in 2026 are projected to\nreach 10 million tonnes, with domestic production capability at only 1.6\nmillion tonnes. Thus, around 8.4 million tonnes will be met through\nimports.<\/p>\n<p>Before the outbreak of war between the United States (US) and Israel\nagainst Iran, 70-75 percent of Indonesia\u2019s LPG imports came from the US,\n20 percent from the Middle East, and the remainder from several other\ncountries, including Australia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOnce Saudi Aramco was hit by missiles in their factories, in their\nindustry, it will certainly affect the global market,\u201d Bahlil said.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, Indonesia will import crude oil and LPG from Russia as an\nalternative source to the crude oil and LPG previously imported from the\nMiddle East region.<\/p>\n<p>The Indonesia-Russia cooperation is the result of energy sector\nnegotiations during President Prabowo Subianto and Minister of ESDM\nBahlil Lahadalia\u2019s visit to Russia on Monday (13\/4).<\/p>\n<p>Thus, Russia becomes an alternative energy supplier to Indonesia amid\nthe current global energy crisis due to the war between<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn my meeting with the Russian Minister of Energy and government, it\nhas been agreed that we will receive support. We will purchase crude\nfrom Russia. We are also doing this in other countries, including the\nUnited States,\u201d Bahlil said.<\/p>\n<p>These steps are the government\u2019s strategy to ensure the reliability\nof energy supplies amid uncertain geopolitical conditions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, there must be diversification. Insha\u2019Allah, our crude will\nimprove even more,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bahlil-crude-imports-from-russia-targeted-to-start-in-april-2026-1776419456",
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