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    "data": {
        "id": 1842657,
        "msgid": "pgn-to-develop-coalbed-methane-potential-in-tanjung-enim-1783317250",
        "date": "2026-07-06 11:31:20",
        "title": "PGN to Develop Coalbed Methane Potential in Tanjung Enim",
        "author": "",
        "source": "TEMPO_ID_BISNIS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "State-owned gas company PGN is moving to exploit an estimated 9.7 trillion cubic feet of coalbed methane in Tanjung Enim, South Sumatra, with a projected economic value of US$15.4 billion. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to secure unconventional gas supplies, including biomethane and synthetic natural gas, to meet rising domestic energy demand. PGN plans to integrate these sources into existing transmission pipelines, with initial gas flows targeted at 1 million standard cubic feet per day.",
        "content": "<p>PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) is set to develop the potential of\ncoalbed methane (CBM) in Tanjung Enim, South Sumatra. PGN estimates that\nthe coalbed methane potential in the region reaches approximately 9.7\ntrillion cubic feet (TCF) of original gas in place (OGIP), with an\nestimated economic value of around US$ 15.4 billion.<\/p>\n<p>PGN President Director Arief K. Risdianto stated that the development\nof CBM is part of the company\u2019s strategy to seek non-conventional gas\nsupply sources amidst the increasing domestic energy demand. Coalbed\nmethane is natural gas trapped within coal seams, formed when plant\nmaterial undergoes geological processes to become coal. This gas is\nprojected to become a key domestic supply source to meet the needs of\nindustry and power plants.<\/p>\n<p>PGN targets the gas distribution from this project to be carried out\ngradually, starting from 1 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD)\nup to 25 MMSCFD.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to CBM, PGN is developing biomethane potential derived\nfrom palm oil waste, as well as synthetic natural gas (SNG) in South\nSumatra. These three sources will be integrated through the construction\nof injection points or gas collection points before being flowed into\nthe existing transmission pipeline network.<\/p>\n<p>Arief believes that the integration of pipeline and non-pipeline\ninfrastructure is key to accelerating the utilisation of domestic gas\nsources while strengthening the national energy supply. \u201cWith such\ninfrastructure, gas originating from CBM, biomethane, or other sources\ncan be collected and distributed through the existing transmission\nnetwork,\u201d said Arief, as quoted from a written statement on Monday, 6\nJuly 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, Arief noted that the implementation of the project\nstill requires support from various stakeholders, particularly in\nresolving several administrative aspects and the construction of\nsupporting infrastructure.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pgn-to-develop-coalbed-methane-potential-in-tanjung-enim-1783317250",
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    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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