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Indonesia cuts gas exports to Singapore by 31 BBTUD
Indonesia began cutting gas supplies to Singapore on Oct 24 as it gives priority to domestic energy needs.
The reduction totals 31 BBTUD a day, with 15 BBTUD from Natuna and 16 BBTUD from Sumatra.
The gas is being redirected to meet needs at home, including electricity demand in Batam, Bintan and Sumatra.
The move comes as President Prabowo Subianto’s government focuses on energy security amid global uncertainty.
Indonesia has planned to reduce exports to Singapore for several years, and the two countries’ current gas import contracts are due to expire at the end of 2028.
The cuts affect Singapore alone because the export pipelines connect directly to the city-state.
SKK Migas says it will monitor developments daily, while Indonesia reviews how much gas should go to domestic users and exports.
Indonesia began cutting natural gas exports to Singapore by 31 billion British thermal units per day from Oct. 24.
The reduction comprises 15 BBTUD from Natuna and 16 BBTUD from Sumatra.
The gas is supplied through pipelines connected directly to Singapore.
Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said Indonesia would review gas allocations to support domestic needs, including the petrochemical industry.
Indonesia currently exports about 30 per cent of its natural gas production, while allocating the remaining 70 per cent for domestic use.
- Who
- Indonesia’s upstream oil and gas regulator SKK Migas announced the cuts.
- What
- Natural gas exports to Singapore are being reduced by 31 BBTUD: 15 BBTUD from Natuna and 16 BBTUD from Sumatra.
- When
- The cuts took effect on Oct. 24, 2026.
- Where
- Gas supplied through pipelines from Natuna and Sumatra to Singapore is affected.
- Why
- The government is prioritising domestic energy needs and reviewing gas allocations to support local industries.
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Bahlil said Indonesia was considering not renewing gas export arrangements with neighbouring countries.
SKK Migas chief Djoko Siswanto announced the planned reductions of 15 BBTUD from Natuna and 16 BBTUD from Sumatra.
The reductions in gas exports to Singapore took effect.
- Total reduction
- 31 BBTUD
- Natuna cut
- 15 BBTUD
- Sumatra cut
- 16 BBTUD, from the Jambi Merang gas field
- Affected destination
- Singapore
- Current export share
- About 30 per cent of Indonesia’s natural gas production
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What people are saying
Starting tomorrow, we will reduce gas exports to Singapore by 15 BBTUD from Natuna and 16 BBTUD from Sumatra
I am also perhaps thinking of not extending gas exports to neighbouring countries, because we have to survive and meet domestic needs
I will not hesitate to consider stopping exports to countries that do not respect Indonesia