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Heavy equipment is used at the groundbreaking site for the Abadi Masela LNG project in Tanimbar Islands, Maluku, on July 16, 2026. (Antara/Putu Indah Savitri)
The Abadi Masela project, a long-delayed liquefied natural gas (LNG) megaproject, finally broke ground on Thursday, marking a critical milestone for a development that promises to reshape Indonesia’s energy landscape.Coming at a time of volatile global supply chains, the project will direct the majority of its output to the domestic market, yet national energy security will remain elusive without new upstream exploration and a massive expansion of gas transportation infrastructure.
President Prabowo Subianto addressed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Abadi Masela project in the Tanimbar Islands, Maluku, via an online link, officially marking the start of construction on one of Indonesia's largest energy investments.
“Developing a nation is hard work. It is a very long journey, and it requires all elements of society,” Prabowo said on Thursday.
