Only 2 Months Managed by Pertamina.
The Rokan Block contributed Rp 2.7 trillion to state revenue after 2 months of being managed by PT Pertamina Hulu Rokan (PHR), a subsidiary of PT Pertamina (Persero). The details. The Rokan Block paid Rp 2.1 trillion to the state and paid taxes of around Rp 607.5 billion through the sale of the state's share of crude oil.
Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) Erick Thohir asked for this performance to continue to be improved in order to build Indonesia's energy resilience, independence, and sovereignty.
"So in addition to meeting national energy needs, it must support job creation, business opportunities for local entrepreneurs, as well as improving people's welfare," he said.
Erick added that his party appreciated Pertamina's ability to respond to the challenges of managing the largest oil field in Indonesia by providing direct benefits for the country. He said that the performance of the Rokan Block was proof of the ability of state-owned companies to manage their own oil resources, not relying on foreign operators, and at the same time being able to work efficiently.
"In addition to maintaining the success of WK Rokan as one of the main producers of national oil, PHR also provides a multiplier effect on the national economy, in the form of direct benefits for the country and the region," said Erick.
Massive-Aggressive
Pertamina President Director Nicke Widyawati said Rokan Block operations currently involve more than 25,000 workers. Most of these workers are local Riau residents. Therefore, according to him, this national strategic asset requires maximum support from all stakeholders for smooth operations.
"The work program for the Rokan Block is massive and aggressive. This will have an impact on opening up business and job opportunities for local communities, as well as increasing the value of an investment in Riau," She said.
"We have discussed and coordinated with the Riau Regional Government regarding the potential for additional taxes for the region so that our contribution will be more real," Nicke Said.
For information, the Rokan Block is the main producer of national oil with a contribution of 25 percent. The block, which was discovered in 1941 and started production in 1951, plays an important role in meeting the national target of producing 1 million barrels of crude oil per day (BPD) and 12 billion cubic feet of gas per day (BSCFD) by 2030.
Since Pertamina took over on August 9, 2021, the intensity of operating activities in the Rokan Block has increased in line with the target of drilling 161 new wells by year. In the last two months, Pertamina has drilled more than 79 wells by operating 16 rigs.
Meanwhile, in 2022, Pertamina targets to drill 500 new wells. So it is hoped that the increase in activity in the Rokan Block will be able to encourage economic activity in Riau.
Surya, Page-5, Monday, Nov 8, 2021
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