Indonesia cuts gas exports to Singapore
The move comes amid a diplomatic spat between Indonesia and countries in the region over haze from wildfires on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, choking cities in neighbouring states.
Indonesia has reduced natural gas exports to Singapore, citing the need to ensure a stable domestic supply for electricity generation. The decision, disclosed by SKK Migas, follows tensions between the two nations over haze pollution caused by wildfires in Indonesia's vast archipelago. SKK Migas chief Djoko Siswanto revealed that 31 million standard cubic feet per day of gas will be cut from its supply to Singapore, with 15 million from Natuna in Indonesia’s Riau island and 16 million from Sumatra.
The move is aimed at maintaining domestic gas reliability and will be monitored daily. Currently, only Singapore is affected, as Indonesia is a primary source of natural gas for the country, providing 145.3 billion cubic feet in 2024, or about 8% of the total. The Singapore government has not commented on the reduction. The move comes as Indonesia and regional countries grapple with haze from wildfires, which have led to hazardous air pollution levels not just in Indonesia, but also in Malaysia, Singapore, and East Timor.
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