SKK Migas Accelerates LPG Plant Development to Reduce Energy Imports
Jakarta – SKK Migas Head Djoko Siswanto stated that the development of several LPG plants in various regions is being accelerated to increase domestic supply and reduce Indonesia’s dependence on imports of the commodity. This effort is being carried out through the inauguration of new facilities, the construction of follow-up projects, and the expansion of production capacity from domestic gas sources.
The initiative begins with plans to inaugurate an LPG plant in Cilamaya and one mini LNG plant that also produces LPG in April 2026. Following that, SKK Migas is preparing the construction of an LPG plant in Jambi Merang, starting a new project in Senoro, and adding capacity to similar facilities in East Java.
“Hopefully, in April this year, we will inaugurate the LPG plant in Cilamaya, which can produce 163 metric tonnes of LPG per day and 1,891 barrels of condensate oil per day,” said Djoko during a Hearing Meeting (RDP) with Commission XII of the House of Representatives at the Parliamentary Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, on Wednesday (8/4/2026).
He explained that the additional supply from Cilamaya will be bolstered by another LPG plant and mini LNG plant scheduled to come online in April. That facility is projected to produce 30 metric tonnes of LPG per day and 348 barrels of condensate oil per day.
With these two facilities, the additional LPG supply ready to arrive this month is estimated to be close to 200 metric tonnes per day. This figure serves as the initial foundation for the government to increase the contribution of domestic LPG supply. “For April, 163 plus 30 is approximately 200 metric tonnes per day, Sir; this can be inaugurated in April,” Djoko stated.
After the April projects, SKK Migas is also preparing the construction of an LPG plant in Jambi Merang this year. That facility is projected to produce 320 metric tonnes of LPG per day with an additional 3,700 barrels of condensate oil per day.
Similar development will continue in Senoro, targeted to begin construction soon with a capacity of 54 metric tonnes per day. In East Java, the capacity of the existing LPG plant will be expanded through the addition of a 50 metric tonne per day facility.
Djoko noted that these projects are part of efforts to strengthen the domestic energy supply chain, particularly for LPG, which has so far been largely met from abroad. He also mentioned that President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to inaugurate these LPG plants.
Beyond LPG plant development, SKK Migas also reported national oil and gas production performance, which forms the foundation of this year’s energy supply. Throughout 2025, the realised production of oil and natural gas was recorded at 606,000 barrels of oil per day, or about 1,000 barrels of oil per day above the state budget target.