Bahlil Asserts Gross Split Scheme Applies Only to Oil and Gas: If Unclear, Ask Me
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, attended a meeting between the government and the leadership of the House of Representatives (DPR) to discuss export governance. During the session, Bahlress asserted that the gross split rule, which dictates the profit-sharing ratio between entrepreneurs and the government, applies solely to the oil and gas sector.
“Today we held a long discussion, nearly 1.5 hours, on how to formulate a policy that provides certainty to business actors, particularly in the mining sector,” Bahlil stated during a press conference following the meeting at the DPR building in Senayan, Jakarta, on Monday (8/6/2026).
Bahlil noted that one of the key topics discussed was the gross split mechanism. The Chairman of the Golkar Party emphasised that the gross split will not be implemented in the mineral and coal (minerba) sector.
“The system within the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources that adopts the gross split school of thought exists only in the oil and gas sector. I repeat, based on regulations and the President’s direction, the gross split calculation is only for oil and gas, while there are no changes whatsoever in the mineral and coal sector,” Bahlil said.
“Therefore, it is important for me to state this to provide clarification that existing regulations will remain unchanged indefinitely; it is my duty to maintain that,” he added.
Furthermore, Bahlil emphasised that regarding mining commodities, including coal, the ministry continues to monitor global price fluctuations. He ensured that the government will implement policies if prices become inadequate.
“Regarding other commodities, including coal, we are closely observing geopolitical trends and tensions in the Middle East alongside global price fluctuations. Ideally, for the government, entrepreneurs, and the people, when prices are favourable, production should also be high so that entrepreneurs profit, the state profits, and the people receive a positive impact. On that basis, we continue to monitor developments and implement measured relaxations. This means if prices are good, we will increase production; if prices plateau, we will implement policies to maintain the balance of supply and demand,” he explained.
Bahlil also urged mining entrepreneurs not to worry, stating that mining regulations will not change.
“For existing mining business actors, there are no changes to the rules. For the future, we will use the same regulations, though the Mineral and Coal Law (UU Minerba) includes priority for MSMEs and several priority sectors to support downstreaming and create added value,” he said.
Finally, Bahlil requested that all parties avoid being misled by recent economic rumours. “I believe this serves as official information from the state on behalf of the President. As the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, I am conveying this so there is no more debate or misleading information. If anything is unclear, ask me directly; do not ask others who may not provide information as accurate as what I am presenting,” he concluded.