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Pertamina Finds 10 Oil and Gas Wells, Adding 333 Million Barrels of Resources
Pertamina Hulu Energi reported 10 oil and gas discoveries in several parts of Indonesia by the end of September 2026.
The discoveries add 333 million barrels of oil-equivalent in contingent resources, which are not the same as confirmed reserves.
The total includes 206 million barrels of oil and 733 billion cubic feet of gas.
The discoveries are in Sumatra, Java, East Kalimantan and offshore Natuna.
Exploration matters because Indonesia wants to sustain domestic oil and gas production and reduce reliance on imports.
Pertamina's upstream business produced 945,000 barrels of oil-equivalent per day through September, supplying 64% of national oil output and 34% of gas output.
The company says it is continuing exploration and pursuing new work-area acquisitions in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Pertamina Hulu Energi reported 10 oil and gas discoveries in Indonesia, adding 333 million barrels of oil equivalent in contingent resources by the end of September 2026.
The discoveries comprise 206 million barrels of oil and 733 billion cubic feet of gas.
Five wells are operated by PHE, while five are non-operated.
The discoveries are in Sumatra, Java, East Kalimantan and offshore Natuna.
PHE said exploration helps sustain future domestic production and reduce reliance on imports.
- Who
- PT Pertamina Hulu Energi, an upstream subsidiary of PT Pertamina.
- What
- It reported 10 oil and gas discoveries, adding 333 million barrels of oil equivalent in contingent resources.
- When
- By the end of September 2026.
- Where
- Across Indonesia, in Sumatra, Java, East Kalimantan and offshore Natuna.
- Why
- PHE said exploration helps maintain reserves, offset natural production declines and support future domestic energy supply.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
PHE had recorded 10 discoveries and 333 million barrels of oil equivalent in contingent resources.
Asep Samsul Arifin made a statement about exploration in a written release.
Detik published its report on the discoveries.
- Discoveries
- 10 wells
- Contingent resources
- 333 million barrels of oil equivalent
- Oil resources
- 206 million barrels
- Gas resources
- 733 billion cubic feet
- Operator status
- Five wells operated by PHE; five were non-operated
- Locations
- Sumatra: 2; Java: 3; East Kalimantan: 3; offshore Natuna: 2
What people are saying
Exploration is the main key to ensuring the sustainability of domestic oil and gas production in the future, so that Indonesia can continue to reduce its dependence on imports and achieve national energy independence.
With strengthened human resource capabilities, faster evaluation processes, and strategic collaboration with global partners, we are optimistic that we can turn exploration potential into long-term added value for Indonesia's energy security.