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 to ensure domestic supply for electricity generation, according to a statement from SKK Migas, the state agency overseeing the oil and gas sector. The reduction amounts to 31 million standard cubic feet per day, with 15 million from Natuna in Indonesia's Riau island and 16 million from Sumatra.
The decision aims to maintain a reliable domestic gas supply for electricity, with monitoring continuing daily. Currently, only Singapore is affected, as Indonesia is one of Singapore's primary natural gas sources, providing 145.3 billion cubic feet in 2024, or about 8% of its total. The move comes amid a diplomatic dispute between Indonesia and regional countries over haze from wildfires on Borneo and Sumatra islands, which have caused dangerous air pollution levels in neighboring states, including Singapore.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has expressed frustration with "countries that insult" his nation over the crisis, while Singapore has threatened legal action against companies responsible for the fires.
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