Indonesia's Gas Roadmap Aims to Accelerate Energy Sovereignty

Indonesia's natural gas industry is pushing for accelerated development to bolster national energy security and support the country's transition to cleaner energy sources. The Indonesian Association of Oil and Gas Pipeline Experts (IAPMIGAS) has introduced a policy document, the "Roadmap for Accelerating the Role of Natural Gas as a Transition Energy for Indonesian Energy Sovereignty."

This roadmap outlines strategic recommendations designed to expedite infrastructure construction, strengthen governance, and enhance the competitiveness of the natural gas sector. Rosa Permata Sari, Chair of IAPMIGAS, emphasized the critical role of natural gas in maintaining energy resilience while facilitating Indonesia's energy transition. However, she noted that the sector's potential remains underutilized due to persistent challenges.

IAPMIGAS identifies several obstacles hindering optimal development, including limited infrastructure, a mismatch between supply and demand centers, and a lack of regulatory harmonization and investment certainty. To overcome these issues, IAPMIGAS collaborated with government bodies, industry players, academics, and professional associations to formulate the roadmap's recommendations.

Key proposals include accelerating the integration of national gas infrastructure by completing strategic projects, such as interconnected transmission pipelines and distribution systems. This integration is deemed crucial for improving connectivity between supply sources and consumption areas. The association also advocates for optimizing the gas value chain by synchronizing supply and demand, thereby increasing infrastructure efficiency. Furthermore, the roadmap calls for faster development of LNG facilities, regasification terminals, and distribution networks to enhance the flexibility of the national gas system.

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Natural gas plays an important role in maintaining national energy security while supporting Indonesia's energy transition process. Through this policy brief, IAPMIGAS strives to present constructive and implementable recommendations to accelerate infrastructure development, strengthen governance, and enhance the competitiveness of the national natural gas sector.