JAKARTA – PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE), a subholding of PT Pertamina (Persero) targets the Jambaran Tiung Biru (JTB) gas project in Bojonegoro, East Java, to be operational by mid-2022. This national strategic project is claimed to be the largest gas producer in Indonesia and supports the target natural gas lifting 12 BSCFD (billion standard cubic feet per day) by 2030.
In the Energy Outlook 2022 event “Welcoming Future Energy”, which was streamed by CNBC Indonesia, Thursday (24/2), PHE President Director Budiman Parhusip said, JTB gas production will reach 192 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD), where 100 MMSCFD has been prepared to meet the gas needs of PT PLN’s power plant. The gas project with an investment value of USD 1.5 billion will provide a very large portion of gas availability in Java.
“This project can increase economic growth both regionally and nationally, especially for the community and the business sector,” said Budiman adding that the project is important in supporting emission reduction and cleaner energy use.
Besides Jambaran Tiung Biru, Pertamina will also continue to develop advanced oil and gas fields such as Pertamina Hulu Kaltim, Mahakam Field, and Rokan Oil and Gas Working Area.
“Several important gas projects that will be on stream in 2022 and the following will include Jamabaran Tiung Biru and ongoing development in Mahakam, Sanga-Sanga and also WK Sulawesi Selorok,” he added.
Meanwhile, SKK Migas Deputy for Operations, Julius Wiratno, added that the JBT gas project was sought to be on stream according to the specified time target. Previously, Julius did not deny that PT Rekayasa Industri (Rekind) as the main contractor for the gas project developer included in the National Strategic Project (PSN) was experiencing financial difficulties.
However, he dismissed the news that with the difficulties experienced by Rekind, the JTB gas project would again experience setbacks. “Currently the progress of the construction of the JTB gas project has reached 96-97 percent. Just one more step,” said Julius. (Hartatik)
