PGN Gets Additional Gas Supply From West Natuna

JAKARTA - PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk (PGN) has again received additional supplies to meet domestic natural gas needs. PGN agreed on two strategic agreements, namely Domestic Swap Agreement and Gas Sales Agreement with West Natuna Group.

These two agreements regulate a number of gas volumes that were previously flowed to Singapore from the West Natuna Group, which PGN will transfer and utilize to meet domestic needs.

PGN President Director Arief S. Handoko said, after the signing of the swap agreement gas, PGN will get a new gas supply with a volume of more than 71.83 BBTUD which has been secured through the signing of 6 previous collaborations.

According to him, the diversion or domestic gas swap is carried out at once, as a concrete step to overcome the potential challenges of domestic supply deficits. So far, imports can still be avoided, so the government has prepared an agreement gas swap mechanism with gas suppliers from the Natuna region.

PGN expressed its appreciation to the government for the holistic support provided in meeting domestic gas needs. "We will utilize optimal supply for the sustainability of natural gas services and national energy security," said Arief.

He hopes that domestic gas swaps can strengthen joint efforts to ensure domestic gas supply is more stable and efficient. This policy helps meet energy needs in various sectors, especially industries.

"The optimal use of domestic natural resources also helps reduce dependence on energy imports," said Arief.