The Badan Pengatur Hilir Minyak dan Gas Bumi (BPH Migas) is\nencouraging the optimisation of compressed natural gas (CNG) utilisation\nand the acceleration of mini liquefied natural gas (LNG) development as\nalternative household energy sources. BPH Migas Committee Member Fathul\nNugroho stated in Jakarta on Saturday (9\/5\/2026) that these steps will\nstrengthen national energy resilience while reducing reliance on\nliquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports.<\/p>\n
According to him, optimising CNG mother stations and building mini\nLNG infrastructure will provide more energy options for the public\nbeyond LPG.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, it\u2019s not limited to LPG alone, but there are choices to use CNG\nand LNG. These energy options can also improve the effectiveness of gas\ndistribution and support the government\u2019s targets in converting to\nsafer, cleaner, and more efficient energy,\u201d said Fathul.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Fathul noted that current household energy needs are\nstill dominated by subsidised LPG, which burdens the state budget and\ndrives high import dependency. Currently, Indonesia\u2019s LPG imports reach\n81% of total public needs.<\/p>\n
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
\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. Meanwhile, CNG utilisation is\nalready starting to be used in the commercial sector, such as hotels and\nrestaurants,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
In the National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) 2025-2029, the\ngovernment targets the construction of natural gas networks for\nhouseholds to reach 350,000 household connections (SR) by 2029.<\/p>\n
To achieve this target, BPH Migas assesses that regulatory\nacceleration related to CNG mother stations and mini LNG terminals is\nneeded so that investments can enter more quickly.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the public-private partnership (KPBU) financing model\nis also considered important to support infrastructure development,\nespecially in eastern Indonesia, which faces geographical\nchallenges.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo expand the reach of jargas (natural gas networks) using CNG, it\ncan be done through the conversion of gas fuel filling stations (SPBG)\ninto mother stations. Whereas for non-pipeline jargas distribution, mini\nLNG can be used,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThus, the abundant natural gas potential can soon be felt for its\nbenefits to realise national energy independence,\u201d he added.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/seeking-lpg-import-alternatives-two-solutions-prepared-1778331115", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }