Minister Of Energy And Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif Considers These Two Countries An Alternative To Supply Of Crude Oil

Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Arifin Tasrif. (Maria Trisnawati / VOI)

JAKARTA - Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Arifin Tasrif revealed that the government is considering looking for alternative countries to supply crude oil amid the heated conflict between Israel and Iran.

Arifin said that his party considered several countries on the African continent as alternatives because they did not pass through the Strait of Hormuz which is located between two countries experiencing conflict.

"If we look at the mapping, we can see that African people don't pass (Horruz Strait)," said Arifin when met at the Office of the Directorate General of Oil and Gas, Friday, April 19.

Arifin said that one of the countries being considered as alternatives was Mozambique. Apart from Mozambique, Arifin also said that his party was considering the Guyana country located in Latin America as another alternative.

Guyana voters are an alternative because Venezuela is still receiving US sanctions.

"It can also be Latin, Venezuela is trapped. Maybe something new, Guyana," he added.

In addition to looking for supplies for mink oil, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources also mentioned alternative supplies for LPG if at any time there was an escalation of conflict in the Middle East.

We can see those in Australia or in the hemisphere of America that do not pass the track (Horrmuz Strait). If not through that trajectory, you can," continued Arifin.

Just so you know, Indonesia currently imports at least 240,000 barrels of crude oil per day, while fuel is imported at 600,000 barrels of oil per day.

"The source is from Singapore, Malaysia and India, where the country is most competitive in offering prices," Arifin concluded.