SKK Migas issues early warning as forest fires near oil and gas facilities
The alert comes amid concerns over the country's upstream production performance, with average oil production from January to July 2026 standing at 578,156 barrels per day, only 95 percent of the 610,000 bpd target set in the state budget.
The Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas) has issued an early warning, alerting of potential threats to oil and gas facilities due to nearby forest and land fires. The alert has been raised to Level 1, causing concern over possible disruptions to national energy production. SKK Migas head Djoko Siswanto stated that the alert is a precautionary measure to protect critical infrastructure and avert unplanned shutdowns that could further deteriorate already sluggish production figures.
As of January to July 2026, the average oil production is 578,156 barrels per day, which falls short of the 610,000 bpd target set in the state budget. The task force is coordinating with operators to establish rapid response protocols, particularly for facilities near vulnerable forest areas, and preparing contingency measures to prevent unplanned shutdowns.
SKK Migas is also seeking greater contractual flexibility to manage gas supplies and reallocate unused gas volumes to other locations. Incentives will be provided to address financial constraints arising from such adjustments.
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