Pertamina ready to boost production by 3,000 BOPD after critical OO-OX phase

Jakarta (ANTARA) - PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Offshore North West Java (PHE ONWJ) is prepared to increase oil production by around 3,000 barrels of oil per day (BOPD) and natural gas by 21–22 million standard cubic feet (MMSCFD), following the completion of the critical total shutdown and tie-in phase of the OO-OX Field Development Project. “Our principle is clear. Safety is the primary foundation before moving faster and delivering the best results for Indonesia’s energy security,” said General Manager of PHE ONWJ, Muzwir Wiratama, in an official statement received in Jakarta on Monday. The OO-OX project will next enter the commissioning stage and is targeted to begin production in the first quarter of 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen national energy resilience. For context, the tie-in process for the pipeline network from the OOA well to the Balongan OPF was carried out from 7–12 February 2026 through a planned total shutdown lasting 120 hours. The timeliness of completing this phase, he said, is important to maintain gas supply to the Balongan refinery and ensure the continuity of national fuel oil (BBM) production. OO-OX Project Lead Asep Gunawan stated that this phase was the most complex stage of the project. “During the golden moment period, when hydrocarbon flow was temporarily halted, we performed welding at seven points simultaneously while prioritising safety. The integration of existing assets and new systems is key to making future operations more efficient and reliable,” he said. All activities were conducted with the implementation of strict standards and supervision before entering the next phase. Commitment to occupational safety is reflected in the achievement of more than 3 million safe working hours during the project execution, which serves as evidence of the team’s consistency in maintaining Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) standards amid high-risk work and complex simultaneous operations.