Indonesia’s energy sector has received a significant boost with the discovery of two new offshore gas fields in the northwest Java region, a development expected to reduce the country’s reliance on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) and support its long-term energy security strategy.
The announcement was made by the Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (SKK Migas), following successful exploration activities conducted by upstream operators in the region. Preliminary estimates suggest that the reserves hold substantial commercial volumes, with production expected to begin by late 2025.
“This discovery marks an important milestone for Indonesia’s upstream energy resilience,” said Dwi Soetjipto, Head of SKK Migas. “It reflects the momentum of our energy transition while maintaining national energy stability.”
The fields are located strategically near key industrial and urban demand centers, making distribution infrastructure and commercial offtake more efficient. The gas is expected to support domestic industries, power generation, and possibly supplement the national gas pipeline network.
This discovery is aligned with Indonesia’s national roadmap to:
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Strengthen domestic gas supply and reduce LNG import dependency
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Attract more investment into upstream exploration
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Optimize the development of untapped offshore blocks
Indonesia has been actively pushing to reverse its declining oil and gas output by accelerating permitting, improving investment incentives, and encouraging partnerships with global energy companies. The government aims to reach a production target of 1 million barrels of oil and 12 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day by 2030.
For MESA, this upstream development signals increasing opportunities in distribution, storage, and downstream supply chain integration as Indonesia enhances its gas-based infrastructure.