Indonesia Reduces Gas Exports to Singapore in Order to 'Safeguard Reliability' of Domestic Supplies
- On Saturday, Oct 24, 2026, Indonesia began cutting natural gas exports to Singapore by 31 BBTUD, with reductions originating from pipelines in Natuna and Sumatra.
- President Prabowo's government initiated the cuts to prioritize domestic energy security, following warnings by Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia about safeguarding resources for local consumption.
- SKK Migas chief Djoko Siswanto confirmed the reduction includes 15 BBTUD from Natuna and 16 BBTUD from Sumatra, specifically the Jambi Merang gas field.
- Bahlil stated that Indonesia currently exports about 30 per cent of its natural gas production, emphasizing the government aims to redirect supplies to domestic industries, particularly the petrochemical sector.
- Singapore relies on Malaysia and Indonesia for 40 per cent of its natural gas supply, though existing import contracts with Indonesia are scheduled to expire at the end of 2028.
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The director of SKK Migas, a public agency supervising the oil and gas sector, told AFP that Indonesia would reduce to a total of 31 million standard cubic feet per day of its deliveries to Singapore. Fifteen million standard cubic feet per day are cut off from Natuna, in the Riau Islands in Indonesia, and 16 million Sumatra, said the head of SKK Migas, Djoko Siswanto, in a press release. He stated that this measure was intended to "maintain the…
Indonesia reduces gas exports to Singapore in order to 'safeguard reliability' of domestic supplies
The diversion to meet domestic needs involves 31 million standard cubic feet of natural gas a day from Natuna and Sumatra, Indonesia’s upstream oil and gas regulator told CNA.
Kadin and HKI support prioritizing gas supplies for domestic industry, especially when domestic demand is not yet met.
Indonesia cuts natural gas exports to Singapore by 31 BBTUD from Oct 24
JAKARTA: Indonesia began cutting natural gas exports to Singapore by 31 billion British thermal units per day (BBTUD) from Oct 24, as President Prabowo Subianto's government moves to prioritise domestic energy needs amid growing concerns over energy security.
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