Indonesia Ensures Secure Oil Supplies, Including Russian Imports
Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has confirmed that crude oil supply is secure to meet national needs, including supplies originating from Russia.
Indonesia has assured that its oil supply is secure, including imports from Russia, according to Indonesian Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia. He stated at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta that the availability of crude oil, including Russian supplies, is secure, stating "insha Allah" as reported by ANTARA. However, Bahlil could not disclose details about the second phase of Russian crude oil imports, including volume and timing.
He mentioned that technical information about Russia's crude oil supplies would be provided when appropriate. The government-to-government (G-to-G) arrangement for purchasing Russian crude oil extends to the government-to-business (G-to-B) level. The government prioritizes meeting national energy needs when determining crude oil sources amidst global developments.
Domestic production, according to ESDM records, was 571,731 barrels per day on September 8, 2026, falling short of the 2026 target of 610,000 barrels per day.
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