JAKARTA - PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk (PGN) plans to bring in additional natural gas supplies by utilizing stranded gas, especially at the Sengeti Field.
PGN Corporate Secretary Fajriyah Usman said that with its capabilities, including integrated gas infrastructure, PGN is taking a role in utilizing gas sources from fields that were previously considered less economical (stranded gas).
"PGN bridges the existing challenges by integrating the supply potential from the Sengeti field into the PGN natural gas distribution network," he said, quoted Tuesday, June 23.
Meanwhile, the potential gas supply from the Sengeti field is around 5 MMSCFD.
This additional supply is projected to be delivered as early as Q4 2028, to meet the energy needs of industrial customers and power plants.
This breakthrough is also expected to contribute to the country's revenue, as well as support the government in the development of gas fields, and ensure the security of a sustainable supply of natural gas for domestic needs.
"The utilization of stranded gas is one of PGN's strategies in an effort to provide natural gas supplies for all domestic customers in the midst of challenges. Gas from the Sengeti Field will add to the pipeline gas supply, PGN ensures that infrastructure and commercial readiness are in accordance with applicable standards and provisions," continued Fajriyah.
Fajriyah continued, the utilization of gas from the Sengeti Field is also an added value for the company, one of which is from the development of gas processing business in the field.
PGN's achievement in utilizing gas from the Sengeti Field is expected to provide a positive domino effect for all stakeholders. The utilization of gas from the field, which was previously considered unattractive, is expected to support the government's target of increasing natural gas lifting while stimulating investment and exploration attractiveness.
"PGN is committed to obtaining multisource natural gas to maintain supply reliability while optimizing domestic resources. The Sengeti field is a form of synergistic collaboration with the support of the government and all other stakeholders to provide benefits for the people of Indonesia," concluded Fajriyah.
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