The government is targeting first production between 2029 and 2030, positioning the field as a cornerstone of national energy security.
PHE president director Wiko Migantoro (left) signed Masela’s sales purchasing agreement during the Indonesian Petroleum Association (IPA) Convention & Exhibition on July 25, 2023, at International Conference and Exhibition Center (ICE), BSD City, Tangerang, Banten. (Pertamina/-)
The long-stalled Abadi Masela gas field project is on track, with construction slated to commence in 2027, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said.The announcement marks a significant turning point for the strategic project, which has faced decades of delays.
Speaking during his keynote address at the INDEF Mid-Year Review on Thursday, Minister Bahlil emphasized that the government is aggressively pushing to expedite the project “to prevent a recurrence of previous investment obstacles.”
He noted that the project has cleared critical preparatory stages, with the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) process showing positive progress.
