Pertamina Subsidiary to Develop Ronggolawe Oil Field, Targeting 5,126 Barrels Per Day

PT Saka Energi Indonesia (SAKA), an upstream oil and gas subsidiary under Pertamina’s Gas Subholding, has officially secured approval for the Plan of Development (POD) for the Ronggolawe – PHE-7 field within the Pangkah Working Area from SKK Migas. This national energy sector development project is targeted to begin commercial oil and gas production by the end of 2029. SAKA Director of Exploration and Development, Fuji Koesumadewi, stated that the POD approval is a crucial step in the company’s efforts to accelerate the development of oil and gas resources into production that adds value for the company. The development of the Ronggolawe field is projected to provide a significant contribution to energy supply. At its peak production, the field is estimated to pump up to 5,126 barrels of oil per day. Cumulatively, the total potential resource reserves in this cluster are estimated to reach 10 million barrels of oil, ready for optimal exploitation until the end of the working area’s cooperation contract period. Prior to this approval, SAKA had submitted the Exploration Status Determination document for the Ronggolawe field in 2025. This followed the hydrocarbon discovery in the RGL-1 exploration well in 2012, the accuracy of which was reconfirmed through the RGL-3 appraisal well test in 2024. Based on technical evaluations of the CD Carbonate layer, including Drill Stem Tests and fluid sample analysis, the Ronggolawe structure has proven to possess highly prospective reservoir characteristics. Under the field execution draft approved by SKK Migas, SAKA will drill four new development wells. To reduce investment costs, all wells will be integrated directly with existing production facilities in the Pangkah Working Area using a subsea pipeline network. Fuji explained that the Ronggolawe – PHE-7 field development employs a unitisation strategy between the Pangkah Working Area and the West Madura Offshore Working Area, which is operated by Pertamina Hulu Energi WMO. This aligns with SAKA’s efforts to optimise production while accelerating the monetisation of exploration discoveries.