{
  "id": 16310944,
  "title": "Indonesia to cut natural gas exports to S'pore from Oct. 24, 2026, days after minister warns of curbs on countries that ‘disrespect’ it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/indonesia-to-cut-natural-gas-exports-to-spore-from-oct-24-2026-days",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T10:14:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mothership",
    "slug": "mothership",
    "url": "https://mothership.sg/2026/10/indonesia-cut-gas-exports-sg/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indonesia plans to reduce natural gas exports to Singapore starting October 24, 2026, according to SKK Migas chief Djoko Siswanto. This announcement was made on October 23 during an energy industry awards ceremony in Jakarta. The reduction will be 31 billion British thermal units per day (BBTUD), which are the main sources of natural gas imports to Singapore.\n\nJust a day prior, Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition Bahlil Lahadalia had warned that Jakarta would consider stopping energy exports to countries that \"disrespect\" Indonesia. Although he did not name any specific countries or disputes, he emphasized that he would not hesitate to take such a measure. He further stated that he would conduct an evaluation of Indonesia's current energy export contracts.\n\nLahadalia also urged countries with grievances towards Indonesia to resolve them amicably, emphasizing the principle of mutual respect. On October 21, he hinted at the possibility of not extending gas exports to neighboring countries, stating that Indonesia is currently in \"survival mode.\" He added that the country must first meet its domestic needs.",
  "summary": "Only Singapore will be affected by the cuts so far.",
  "key_points": [
    "Indonesia will cut natural gas exports to Singapore from Oct 24, 2026.",
    "Reduction of 31 billion BBTUD per day, main source of Singapore's imports.",
    "Minister warns of curbs on countries that 'disrespect' Indonesia."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing domestic energy security over regional supply obligations signals a shift toward using natural gas exports as a tool for enforcing diplomatic respect and meeting internal demand.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}