SKK Migas and PetroChina International Jabung Ltd (PCJL) Joint Work Contract (KKKS) officially started the 2026 drilling program in the Jabung Working Area (WK) through the first wellhead at NEB-85ST Well on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
"SKK Migas continues to be committed to implementing the 2026 Work Plan which has been determined based on the Work Program & Budget (WP&B) agreement to support the achievement of national oil and gas production and lifting targets," said Vice President Operations Khostarosa Andhika Jaya, Tuesday, January 20.
Andhika explained that the NEB-85ST well was the first well from the PCJL Work Plan for development drilling activities in 6 wells in 2026.
In addition to drilling activities, in 2026 PCJL also has a commitment of 11 workover activities and 170 well services activities in WK Jabung.
"The principle of our drilling program is how to ensure Jabung's contribution to Indonesia. Throughout this year, PCJL will work hard to carry out the work program well, safely and responsibly," continued Andhika.
Furthermore, Andhika explained, in the last five years, PetroChina Jabung has consistently carried out the first tajak in January.
The SB-D21 well shaft on January 22, 2023 received an appreciation as the Fastest Well Spud 2023 from SKK Migas.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Drilling and Well Division of SKK Migas Surya Widyantoro reminded the importance of implementing a safe drilling program for workers in Jabung, both PCJL employees and drilling program contractors.
"If the drilling activities go safely, hopefully the results will be as expected," continued Surya.
For your information, throughout 2025, the PCJL drilling program in 9 wells was carried out well. This is an achievement for PCJL and this year, the first jack-up started in January.
"I hope this can become a role model for other KKKS," added Surya.
As part of the 2023-2028 Fixed Work Commitment (KKP), PCJL targets exploration programs in six wells.
Currently, PCJL has completed drilling in two exploration wells, and plans to carry out a third well exploration program in 2027.
In addition, PCJL has also completed seismic KKP, namely 3D Seismic in Ketemu and Rukam, as well as 2D Seismic Eastern Jabung.
The acquisition and processing of the data was completed at the end of Q1 2025. The three seismic programs recorded 1,747,849 safe working hours.
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