JAKARTA. Indonesian government actively develops unconventional gas such as coal bed methane, shale gas, tight gas, and biogenic gas. This is done by hoping to be able to add oil and gas reserves, state revenue and also energy diversification based on mandate of PP Number 5 Year 2006 concerning National Energy Policy in which gas composition could be reached 30 % by 2025. That was stated by Vice Minister of EMR, Widjajono Partowidagdo in The 2nd Indonesia - US Energy Investment Roundtable in Fur Seasons Hotel, Jakarta, Monday (6/2/2012).
He explained that Indonesian government through Ministry of EMR and DPR (Legislative Assembly) is discussing seriously about oil fuel conversion to gas. The problem is very important because it relates to many people especially those economically weak. The conversion program could suppress BBM subsidy.
“Indonesian government has tried to adopt the right and wise policy to solve the energy problem in Indonesia. That is why, the meeting is a chance to give advice or view concerning gas, including unconventional gas,” he adds.
Director General of Oil and Gas MEMR attended the 2nd Indonesia - US Energy Investment Roundtable, Evita H. Legowo acted as RI delegation leader. Meanwhile, from USA was Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs, David Sandalow and also US Ambassador for Indonesia Scot Marciel.
The meeting was held from February 6th – 7th 2012. The first day meeting was panel discussion attended by domestic and foreign investors. The matters discussed were pricing policy, gas flare, CBM and shale gas and also its development prospect. The second day meeting would be G to G meeting.
Indonesia - US Energy Investment Roundtable is a meeting as agreement result of The 3rd Indonesia - US Energy Policy Dialogue held on June 29th, 2010 in Washington, USA and held as one of efforts to increase energy investment in Indonesia for bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and USA.
The 1st Indonesia - US Energy Investment Roundtable held on May 9th – 10th 2011 in Grand Melia Hotel Jakarta. The meeting produced some agreement regarding steps done by both Indonesia and USA to increase energy investment climate in Indonesia. (AK)
