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        "msgid": "bph-migas-promotes-cng-as-household-energy-alternative-1778309565",
        "date": "2026-05-09 10:46:26",
        "title": "BPH Migas promotes CNG as household energy alternative",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Indonesia's Badan Pengatur Hilir Minyak dan Gas Bumi (BPH Migas) is pushing for the optimisation of compressed natural gas (CNG) use and the accelerated development of mini-liquefied natural gas (LNG) to serve as alternatives to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for households, aiming to bolster national energy security and reduce reliance on imports, which currently meet 81% of LPG needs. This initiative aligns with President Prabowo Subianto's Asta Cita vision for energy self-sufficiency and the government's target of 350,000 household gas connections by 2029 under the RPJMN 2025-2029. To achieve these goals, BPH Migas advocates for faster regulations on CNG mother stations and mini-LNG terminals, alongside public-private partnership financing models to expand infrastructure, particularly in eastern Indonesia.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Badan Pengatur Hilir Minyak dan Gas Bumi (BPH\nMigas) is promoting the optimisation of compressed natural gas (CNG)\nutilisation and the acceleration of mini-liquefied natural gas (LNG)\ndevelopment as household energy alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>BPH Migas Committee Member Fathul Nugroho stated in Jakarta on\nSaturday that this step would strengthen national energy resilience\nwhile reducing dependence on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, optimising CNG mother stations and building\nmini-LNG infrastructure will provide more energy options for the public\nbeyond LPG.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, it\u2019s not limited to LPG alone, but there are choices to use CNG\nand LNG. These energy options can also enhance the effectiveness of gas\ndistribution and support the government\u2019s targets in converting to\nsafer, cleaner, and more efficient energy,\u201d Fathul said while speaking\nat the \u201c11th LNG Supply, Transport, &amp; Storage Forum 2026\u201d event,\nheld alongside the \u201c3rd Small LNG Shipping &amp; Distribution Forum\u201d in\nBali on Wednesday (6\/5).<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Fathul noted that current household energy needs are\nstill dominated by subsidised LPG, which burdens the state budget and\ndrives high import dependence.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, Indonesia\u2019s LPG imports have reached 81% of total public\nneeds.<\/p>\n<p>The development of CNG and LNG for households also aligns with\nPresident Prabowo Subianto\u2019s Asta Cita, particularly in promoting\nnational energy self-sufficiency.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn addition, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil\nLahadalia has stated that CNG is a gas different from LPG but serves a\nsimilar function as an energy source. Currently, CNG utilisation has\nbegun in the commercial sector, such as hotels and restaurants,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>In the National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) 2025-2029, the\ngovernment targets building a natural gas network for households to\nreach 350,000 household connections (SR) by 2029.<\/p>\n<p>To meet this target, BPH Migas believes regulatory acceleration is\nneeded for CNG mother stations and mini-LNG terminals to allow\ninvestments to enter more quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the government and business entity cooperation (KPBU)\nfinancing model is considered important to support infrastructure\ndevelopment, especially in eastern Indonesia, which faces geographical\nchallenges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo expand the reach of jargas (natural gas network) using CNG, this\ncan be done by converting compressed natural gas fuel filling stations\n(SPBG) into mother stations. Meanwhile, for non-pipeline jargas\ndistribution, mini-LNG can be used,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThus, the abundant natural gas potential can soon be felt for the\nbenefit of realising national energy independence,\u201d he added.<\/p>",
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