Indonesia Cuts Natural Gas Exports to Singapore as It Prioritises Domestic Demand
The 31 BBTUD reduction equals about 8% of Indonesia’s 2024 pipeline gas exports to Singapore, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
- 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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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.
Indonesia cuts natural gas exports to Singapore as it prioritises domestic demand
Indonesia has begun cutting natural gas exports to Singapore by a total of 31 billion British thermal units per day (BBTUD) from today (Oct 24), Indonesia media reported.This comes days after Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said that Indonesia would consider reviewing energy export agreements with countries that did not show mutual respect.The Straits Times reported on...
Indonesia officially reduced its gas exports to Singapore starting Saturday (October 24, 2026). This measure aims to secure domestic supplies.
Indonesia will cut gas exports to Singapore by 31 BBTUD starting October 24, 2026. Supply will be diverted to electricity needs in Batam, Bintan, and Sumatra.
The Head of the Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (SKK Migas), Djoko Siswanto, stated that Indonesia has begun reducing gas exports to Singapore as of today.
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