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    "data": {
        "id": 1714600,
        "msgid": "government-develops-3-kg-cng-for-household-use-1777776714",
        "date": "2026-05-03 07:40:14",
        "title": "Government Develops 3 Kg CNG for Household Use",
        "author": "",
        "source": "TEMPO_ID_BISNIS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian government, led by Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia, is developing compressed natural gas (CNG) in 3 kg cylinders as a cost-effective alternative to 3 kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for household consumption. Currently used in hotels, restaurants, and some free nutritious meal programmes, the new CNG option is expected to be 30-40% cheaper, with domestic sourcing enhancing energy self-sufficiency amid high LPG import reliance. This initiative addresses energy security challenges by diversifying fuel sources and reducing import dependency, which stands at over 80% of the 8.6 million tonnes annual LPG consumption.",
        "content": "<p>Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia has\nrevealed that the government is developing compressed natural gas (CNG),\nor compressed natural gas, in 3 kilogram (kg) cylinder packaging as an\nalternative replacement for 3 kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).<\/p>\n<p>Bahlil stated that the use of CNG is currently implemented in several\nhotels, restaurants, and some kitchens for the free nutritious meal\nprogramme (MBG), with raw materials sourced domestically. The government\nis now preparing its development for household needs. \u201cFor the 3 kg\nversion, we are just about to produce it. And this is 30\u201340 percent\ncheaper,\u201d he said while attending an event of the IPB Alumni Association\nin Jakarta on Saturday, 2 May 2026, as quoted by Antara.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, Bahlil noted that the development of CNG still faces\nseveral challenges. However, he affirmed that the government remains\ncommitted to promoting CNG for energy efficiency and strengthening\nnational energy independence.<\/p>\n<p>CNG, or compressed natural gas, is a gaseous fuel made by compressing\nnatural gas, primarily containing C1 or methane and C2 or ethane. The\ngas is stored and distributed using high-pressure cylinders at around\n200\u2013250 bar (approximately 2,900 to 3,600 psi).<\/p>\n<p>The CNG cylinders are designed to withstand high pressure levels,\nthus deemed to meet safety aspects in the storage and distribution\nprocess.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources records that national\nLPG consumption reaches 8.6 million tonnes per year. Of this figure,\nonly 1.6\u20131.7 million tonnes are produced domestically, with the\nremainder fulfilled through imports.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources believes that developing\nCNG can serve as one solution to strengthen national energy resilience\namid global energy crisis dynamics, in addition to optimising oil and\ngas lifting, diversifying fuels such as utilising B50, and diversifying\nLPG.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/government-develops-3-kg-cng-for-household-use-1777776714",
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