Producing 5,207 Million Cubic Feet Per Day, These Are the 'Kings' of Gas in Indonesia

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (SKK Migas) recorded that national natural gas production up to 31 May 2026 reached 5,207 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD). This figure is equivalent to 94.5% of the target set in the 2026 State Budget (APBN), which is 5,508 MMSCFD.

Head of SKK Migas Djoko Siswanto stated that gas production performance during the first five months of this year has nearly met the government’s target. This achievement shows positive results in efforts to reach the national oil and gas production target.

“For gas, alhamdulillah we have almost reached the target, we have on average achieved 95% of the APBN target, and going forward it will continue to increase to reach the APBN target,” Djoko said during a hearing with Commission XII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), quoted on Monday (15/6/2026).

Based on SKK Migas presentation materials, total gross national gas production (real production year to date/YTD) reached 6,550 MMSCFD. Meanwhile, the volume of gas successfully distributed reached 5,207 MMSCFD.

In terms of Production Sharing Contractors (KKKS), BP Berau Ltd. remains the largest “gas tycoon” in Indonesia. The company recorded realised gas distribution of 1,494 MMSCFD, equivalent to 96.4% of its set target.

The following is the ranking of the 20 largest gas producing KKKS in Indonesia based on realised gas distribution (Real Distribution YTD) up to 31 May 2026:

1. BP Berau Ltd. at 1,494 MMSCFD.

2. PT Pertamina EP at 555 MMSCFD.

3. ENI East Sepinggan Ltd. at 474 MMSCFD.

4. Medco E&P Grissik Ltd. at 458 MMSCFD.

5. PT Pertamina Hulu Mahakam at 364 MMSCFD.

6. JOB Pertamina-Medco E&P Tomori Sulawesi at 311 MMSCFD.

7. Husky-CNOOC Madura Ltd. at 210 MMSCFD.

8. Medco E&P Natuna Ltd. at 156 MMSCFD.

9. PT Pertamina EP Cepu at 142 MMSCFD.

10. PetroChina International Jabung Ltd. at 118 MMSCFD.

11. PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Jambi Merang at 105 MMSCFD.

12. ENI Muara Bakau B.V. at 103 MMSCFD.

13. Premier Oil Natuna Sea B.V. at 102 MMSCFD.

14. PT Pertamina Hulu Sanga Sanga at 74 MMSCFD.

15. EMP Bentu Ltd. at 62 MMSCFD.

16. PT Medco E&P Indonesia at 56 MMSCFD.

17. PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Offshore North West Java (ONWJ) at 47 MMSCFD.

18. Energy Equity Epic (Sengkang) Pty. Ltd. at 46 MMSCFD.

19. Kangean Energy Indonesia Ltd. at 45 MMSCFD.

20. PC Ketapang II Ltd. at 40 MMSCFD.