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        "id": 1824380,
        "msgid": "bahlil-masela-gas-project-construction-to-begin-in-2027-1782402647",
        "date": "2026-06-25 21:56:00",
        "title": "Bahlil: Masela Gas Project Construction to Begin in 2027",
        "author": "Andhika",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia has confirmed that construction of the Abadi Masela gas project in Maluku is targeted to commence in 2027. The long-delayed project, valued at approximately US$20 billion, is considered crucial for strengthening national energy security. Production is expected to begin between 2029 and 2030.",
        "content": "<p>Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has\nconfirmed that the Abadi Masela gas project in Maluku, designated a\nNational Strategic Project (PSN), is targeted to begin construction in\n2027. Bahlil stated that the project is a key part of the government\u2019s\nagenda to strengthen national energy security. After decades of delays,\nthe large-scale gas project is now entering a new phase. \u201cBy 2029 to\n2030, it can begin production, and it is one of the largest giants in\nIndonesia,\u201d Bahlil said in Jakarta on Thursday. According to Bahlil, the\ngovernment continues to push for the acceleration of the Abadi Masela\nBlock development to prevent past investment obstacles from recurring.\nHe noted that several crucial stages have shown positive progress,\nincluding the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) process. \u201cThe\nAbadi Masela Block was delayed for decades, never completed. After a\ndecision was finally made and studies were conducted, I told Inpex to\nproceed immediately. Now, thank God, it is moving forward. Construction\nwill begin in 2027,\u201d Bahlil said. Bahlil added that the Masela Block is\none of Indonesia\u2019s largest natural gas assets. The government is\ntargeting the project, operated by Inpex Corporation and its partners,\nto begin production between 2029 and 2030. The acceleration of the Abadi\nMasela project is part of the government\u2019s agenda to boost energy sector\ninvestment. During a state visit with President Prabowo Subianto to\nJapan in March 2026, Bahlil received directives to expedite two main\nagendas: energy transition investment and the completion of the\nstrategic Masela Block project. Following up on these directives, Bahlil\ninvited INPEX Corporation CEO Takayuki Ueda to discuss accelerating the\ndevelopment of the Masela Block. The project, valued at approximately\nUS$20 billion or Rp339 trillion, is one of the largest energy projects\nbeing promoted by the government. During the meeting, Takayuki Ueda\nconveyed INPEX\u2019s commitment to accelerating the completion of the Abadi\nMasela Project. The government has designated Abadi Masela as a\nstrategic project because its gas potential is considered important for\nmeeting long-term national energy needs. With construction targeted for\n2027 and production for 2029-2030, the project is expected to become a\nkey pillar of Indonesia\u2019s natural gas supply. Bahlil stressed that the\nacceleration of the project must be maintained to prevent further\ndelays. The government, he said, wants to ensure that the investment and\ntechnical stages proceed according to target.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bahlil-masela-gas-project-construction-to-begin-in-2027-1782402647",
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