Indonesia's Crude Oil Imports: 25% from Middle East, Alternative Sources Revealed

Jakarta — Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has revealed that Indonesia’s crude oil imports from the Middle East account for only 20-25% of the nation’s total energy requirements.

Bahlil explained that Indonesia sources its crude oil imports from diverse suppliers across multiple regions. These suppliers include Angola, African nations, Middle Eastern countries, the United States, Brazil, Australia, and several other nations.

“How much of our crude do we import from the Middle East? It’s a total of 20% to 25%. Out of our total national demand, we import crude from the Middle East at 20 to 25%,” Bahlil stated during an appearance on the Podcast Bukan Abuleke podcast.

The minister emphasised that the public need not be concerned about domestic fuel supply conditions, even if oil distribution in the Middle East region experiences disruptions.

Additionally, Indonesia does not import refined petroleum products such as petrol from the Middle East. Instead, it imports crude oil, which is subsequently processed in domestic refineries.

Bahlil revealed that the government intends to redirect a portion of its crude oil import supplies to countries including the United States, Angola, several African nations, and Latin American countries.

“Where are these places? They are in America, in Angola, and in several African countries, Latin America, and Africa. Some of these are operated by Pertamina. So that’s what we are shifting. Even if the Strait of Hormuz is closed, for that 20 to 25%, we have already shifted it to other countries,” he said.