ESDM Asks Bojonegero Regency Government to Immediately Issue Cepu Block Amdal

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) asked the Bojonegero Regional Government (Pemkab) to immediately complete the approval process for Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA/AMDAL) in the Cepu Block. The AMDAL revision is related to an increase in the production capacity of the Cepu Block in the range of 225-230 thousand barrels of oil per day (BOPD).

the Cepu Block

ESDM Minister Arifin Tasrif has heard about the AMDAL issuance process that is not going to be finalized soon. He immediately communicated with the Bojonegoro Regional Government.

Arifin Tasrif

"We hope that this EIA will be issued soon. For this reason, we will communicate with the local government, "Arifin said.

Arifin said that the Cepu Block has an important role in increasing national oil lifting production. Moreover, President Joko Widodo is tasked with increasing national oil and gas lifting production. Therefore the EIA approval process is a way to increase national oil lifting production.

"The point is this, how can we increase the lifting from the current one to go up a little more. To ride it does have to change the EIA again. So indeed for this EIA issue, we are asking the regions to be flexible, "he said.

Separately Chair of Commission VII of the House of Representatives (DPR) Sugeng Suparwoto asked the regional government to simplify the licensing process. Not even hinder that can have a broad impact.

"Appeal to the Regional Government, make it the Regional Government that prepares a red carpet for investors. How come we want to increase lifting but instead we make it difficult to permit, logic where ? "he said.

The Cepu Block has indeed become a mainstay of national oil lifting production. With its onstream Kedung Keris Field at the end of last year, it could increase the production of the Cepu Block by 10 thousand bopd.

The average production of the Cepu Block until September 2019 is around 216 thousand bopd. This means that the production of oil and gas blocks in Bojonegoro has exceeded the existing capacity of 220 thousand bopd.

Azi N. Alam

Meanwhile, Vice President of Public and Government Affairs of Exxon Mobil Indonesia, Azi N. Alam, said that the facilities in the Banyu Urip field could be used to produce oil up to 235 thousand bopd. This is the result of a series of tests carried out. But the increase in production is waiting for the AMDAL to be issued.

"From the test results it can be for 235 thousand, production facilities can, the reservoir is also safe, so it is only waiting for AMDAL," he said.

IN INDONESIA

ESDM Minta Pemkab Bojonegero Segera Terbitkan Amdal Blok Cepu

Kementerian Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral (ESDM) meminta Pemerintah Daerah (Pemkab) Bojonegero segera menyelesaikan proses persetujuan Analisis Mengenai Dampak Lingkungan (AMDAL) di Blok Cepu. Revisi AMDAL itu terkait peningkatan kapasitas produksi Blok Cepu dikisaran 225-230 ribu barel minyak per hari (BOPD).

Menteri ESDM Arifin Tasrif sudah mendengar terkait proses penerbitan AMDAL yang tidak segera final. Pihaknya segera berkomunikasi dengan Pemda Bojonegoro.

“Kami harapkan Amdal ini segera dikeluarkan. Untuk itu kami akan melakukan komunikasi dengan Pemda,” kata Arifin.

Arifin menuturkan Blok Cepu memiliki peran penting dalam peningkatan produksi lifting minyak nasional. Apalagi Presiden Joko Widodo menugaskan untuk meningkatkan produksi lifting minyak dan gas nasional. Oleh sebab itu proses persetujuan Amdal menjadi cara untuk meningkatkan produksi lifting minyak nasional.

“Intinya kan ini bagaimana kita bisa meningkatkan lifting dari yang sekarang ada untuk naik sedikit lagi. Untuk naik itu memang harus merubah lagi Amdal. Jadi memang untuk isu Amdal ini, kita sedang minta daerah untuk bisa fleksibilitas,” ujarnya.

Secara terpisah Ketua Komisi VII Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat (DPR) Sugeng Suparwoto meminta pemda mempermudah proses perizinan. Bukan malah menghambat yang bisa memberi dampak luas.

“Himbauan untuk Pemda, jadikanlah bahwa Pemda itu yang menyiapkan karpet merah untuk investor. Kok kita mau meningkatkan lifting tetapi kita malah mempersulit ijin, logika dimana?” ujarnya.

Blok Cepu memang menjadi andalan produksi lifting minyak nasional. Dengan onstream-nya Lapangan Kedung Keris pada akhir tahun lalu dapat menambah produksi Blok Cepu sebesar 10 ribu bopd. 

Rata-rata produksi Blok Cepu hingga September 2019 berkisar 216 ribu bopd. Artinya produksi blok migas di Bojonegoro tersebut sudah melebihi kapasitas yang ada sebesar 220 ribu bopd. 

Sementara itu Vice President Public and Government Affairs Exxon Mobil Indonesia, Azi N. Alam, menuturkan fasilitas yang ada di lapangan Banyu Urip bisa untuk memproduksi minyak hingga 235 ribu bopd. Hal ini merupakan hasil dari serangkaian tes yang dilakukan. Namun peningkatan produksi itu menunggu AMDAL diterbitkan.

“Dari hasil tes bisa untuk 235 ribu, fasilitas produksi bisa, reservoirnya juga aman, jadi memang hanya menunggu AMDAL,” ujarnya.

Investor Daily, Page-9, Saturday, Jan 18, 2020

Rokan and Cepu Blocks Become the Mainstay of Lifting 2020

The Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (SKK Migas) stated that the achievement of the 2020 oil lifting target of 755 thousand barrels per day (BPD) depends on the success of the Rokan Block transition and the revised environmental impact analysis (Amdal) of the Cepu Block. Because, there is still a difference of 50 thousand BPD between the proposed target of oil and gas producers and the state budget.

Dwi Soetjipto

Head of SKK Migas Dwi Soetjipto said that the proposed oil production from the cooperation contract contractor (KKKS) based on technical conditions was still recorded at 705 thousand BPD. While the oil production target set in the 2020 APBN reaches 775 thousand BPD. Thus, it still has to look for additional oil production of up to 50,000 BPD. According to him, additional production in the Rokan Block and the Cepu Block could help to sharpen the difference.

the Cepu Block

"If Pertamina enters into investing in the Rokan Block, then the 50 thousand BPD gap can be reduced. For the Cepu Block, we are preparing a revised Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA) so that production can be increased to 235 thousand BPD, "he said in Jakarta.

the Rokan Block 

Dwi explained, PT Pertamina (Persero) could work on the Rokan Block after having an agreement on the implementation of the management transition with PT Chevron Pacific Indonesia (CPI). He hopes that the discussion will shrink at the beginning of this year so that the management of the Rokan Block can be started sooner.

"We will give this transition process in such a way that it does not interfere with the optimization of oil and gas production and lifting," he said.

ExxonMobil Cepu Limited (EMCL) FIELD

Regarding the Cepu Block, the existing Amdal limits the maximum production of the block to 220 thousand BPD. Last year the production of the Banyu Urip Field, the Cepu Block had reached 209 thousand BPD. In fact, ExxonMobil Cepu Limited (EMCL) has started oil production at the Kedung Keris Field at the end of last year. The current field of oil production is around 5,000 BPD and could reach 10,000 BPD.

"If it does not succeed in raising [the production limit] at Amdal, we must limit [production] to a maximum of 220 thousand BPD," Dwi said.

Deputy Head of SKK Migas Fatar Yani Abdurrahman added the transition to the management of the Rokan Block should have started last year. However, Pertamina and CPI business to business negotiations are very complicated because they involve state revenues, so they require more time. SKK Migas will encourage this negotiation to finish in January.

"So drilling 70 wells in 2020 can occur. If Pertamina enters, it can increase the production of the Rokan Block. If it can reach 20 thousand, it is fine, "he explained.

the Offshore North West Java (ONWJ)

In addition to the Rokan Block and the Cepu Block, additional oil production can also be obtained by the Offshore North West Java (ONWJ) Block. This was done by redeveloping the YY Field which was delayed last year due to the oil eruption incident.

"This is accelerated from relief well to production well so that it can help increase oil production," he said.

Another effort is to ensure that the planned activities in 2020 run according to the target. This year, the upstream work plan that will be carried out is the workover of 837 wells, maintenance of 28,163 wells activities, drilling of 395 well development wells, and 61 exploration wells. If it is fully implemented, he is optimistic that the additional oil production produced will help reduce the difference of 50 thousand BPD.

"If the workover goes according to the target, then there will be an increase in production from the Banyu Urip Block, the ONWJ Block, and the Rokan Block, an additional 50 thousand BPD may be possible. At least to reach 755 thousand BPD is not too far away, "he explained.

In 2020, the national oil and gas lifting was set at 1.95 million barrels of oil equivalent per day / boepd, up slightly from last year's realization of 1.8 million boepd. Specifically, oil production rose to 755 thousand barrels per day (BPD) from the realization of 746 thousand BPD, and gas to 1.19 million boepd from the realization of 1.06 million boepd. While upstream oil and gas investment is targeted at the US $ 13.8 billion.

IN INDONESIA

Blok Rokan dan Cepu Menjadi Andalan Lifting 2020

Satuan Kerja Khusus Pelaksana Kegiatan Usaha Hulu Minyak dan Gas Bumi (SKK Migas) menyatakan pencapaian target lifting minyak 2020 sebesar 755 ribu barel per hari (bph) bergantung pada keberhasilan transisi Blok Rokan dan revisi analisis dampak lingkungan (Amdal) Blok Cepu. Pasalnya, masih ada selisih 50 ribu bph antaran target usulan produsen migas dan APBN.

Kepala SKK Migas Dwi Soetjipto mengatakan, usulan produksi minyak dari kontraktor kontrak kerja sama (KKKS) berdasarkan kondisi teknis tercatat masih sebesar 705 ribu bph. Sementara target produksi minyak yang ditetapkan dalam APBN 2020 mencapai 775 ribu bph. Sehingga, pihaknya masih harus mencari tambahan produksi minyak hingga 50 ribu bph. Menurut dia adanya tambahan produksi di Blok Rokan dan Blok Cepu bisa membantu memperkceil selisih tersebut. 

“Kalau Pertamina masuk ikut investasi di Blok Rokan, maka gap 50 ribu bph itu bisa berkurang. Untuk Blok Cepu, kami sedang siapkan revisi Analisis mengenao Dampak Lingkungan (Amdal) agar produksi bisa dinaikkan ke 235 ribu bph,” kata dia di Jakarta.

Dwi menjelaskan, PT Pertamina (Persero) bisa ikut menggarap Blok Rokan setelah memiliki kesepakatan pelaksanaan transisi pengelolaan dengan PT Chevron Pacific Indonesia (CPI). Pihaknya berharap pembahasan tersebut bisa mengecil di awal tahun ini sehingga alih kelola Blok Rokan bisa dimulai lebih cepat.

“Kami akan memberi masukkan proses peralihan ini sedemikian rupa sehingga tidak mengganggu optimalisasi produksi dan lifting migas,” ujarnya. 

Terkait Blok Cepu, Amdal yang ada saat ini membatasi produksi maksimal blok tersebut sebesar 220 ribu bph. Tahun lalu produksi Lapangan Banyu Urip, Blok Cepu telah mencapai 209 ribu bph. Padahal, ExxonMobil Cepu Limited telah memulai produksi minyak di Lapangan Kedung Keris pada akhir tahun lalu. Produksi minyak lapangan tersebut saat ini sekitar 5 ribu bph dan bisa mencapai 10 ribu bph.

“ Kalau tidak berhasil menaikkan [batasan produksi] di Amdal, kami harus batasi [produksi] maksimum 220 ribu bph,” tutur Dwi.

Wakil Kepala SKK Migas Fatar Yani Abdurrahman menambahkan, transisi pengelolaan Blok Rokan seharusnya dimulai pada tahun lalu. Namun, negosiasi bisnis (business to business) Pertamina dan CPI sangat rumit lantaran menyangkut pendapatan negara, sehingga memerlukan waktu lebih lama. SKK Migas akan mendorong negosiasi ini selesai di Januari.

“Jadi pengeboran 70 sumur di 2020 bisa terjadi. Kalau Pertamina masuk, bisa menambah produksi Blok Rokan. Kalau bisa mecapai 20 ribu sudah lumayan,” jelasnya. 

Selain Blok Rokan dan Blok  Cepu, tambahan produksi minyak juga bisa diperoleh Blok Offshore North West Java (ONWJ). Hal ini dilakukan dengan melakukan pengembangan kembali Lapangan YY yang tertunda di tahun lalu lantaran insiden semburan minyak. 

“Ini diakselerasi dari relief well ke production well, sehingga bisa membantu naikkan produksi minyak,” ujar dia.

Upaya lainnya yakni dengan memastikan rencana kegiatan di 2020 berjalan sesuai target. Pada tahun ini, rencana kerja hulu yang akan dilakukan yakni kerja ulang (workover) 837 sumur, perawatan sumur 28.163 kegiatan, pengeboran sumur pengembangan 395 sumur, dan sumur eksplorasi 61 sumur. Jika terlaksana seluruhnya, dia optimistis tambahan produksi minyak yang dihasilkan bisa membantu mengurangi selisih 50 ribu bph.

“Kalau workover berlangsung sesuai target, kemudian ada peningkatan produksi dari Blok Banyu Urip, Blok ONWJ, dan Blok Rokan, mungkin bisa dicapai tambahan 50 ribu bph. Paling tidak untuk mencapai 755 ribu bph tidak terlalu jauh,” papar dia.

Pada 2020, lifting migas nasional justru ditetapkan 1,95 juta barel setara minyak per hari/boepd, naik sedikit dari realisasi tahun lalu 1,8 juta boepd. Rincinya, produksi minyak naik menjadi 755 ribu barel per hari (bph) dari realisasi 746 ribu bph, serta gas menjadi 1,19 juta boepd dari realisasi 1,06 juta boepd. Sementara investasi hulu migas ditargetkan sebesar US$ 13,8 miliar.

Investor Daily, Page-9, Saturday, Jan 11, 2020

Cepu Block Needs 'Dipper' Greater

During a natural decline in national oil production, an anomaly occurred in the Cepu Block. License for Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA) in the region the work managed by ExxonMobil Cepu Limited (EMCL) and Pertamina EP Cepu even need to be revised to optimize the potential for additional production.

ExxonMobil Cepu Limited (EMCL)

Currently, the largest oil production comes from the Cepu block of 216,000 barrels per day (BPD) and outperformed the production performance of the Rokan Block, Riau, which was set at 190,000 BPD in 2019. The oil production results from the Cepu Block were obtained from EMCL's performance at the Banyu Urip Field, with an Amdal based production capacity of 220,000 BPD.

the Cepu Block

Besides Banyu Urip, actually last week ExxonMobil had operated oil production from the Kedung Keris Field with a capacity of 10,000 BPD. However, because the Amdal revision to produce oil up to 230,000 BPD has not yet come out, the performance of Banyu Urip and Kedung Keris needs to be adjusted.

"We will balance [the production] between the two oil and gas fields," said ExxonMobil Indonesia President Louise McKenzie.

With the operation of the Kedung Keris field, it has further strengthened the overall production of the Cepu Block, which currently supports more than 25% of Indonesia's oil production. 

    ExxonMobil Indonesia's brilliant performance in Cepu also increased after as of 30 November, the cumulative production from Banyu Urip reached 357 million barrels of oil. With the achievements of ExxonMobil Indonesia, it has fulfilled the commitments of produced reserves from the initial development plan (POD), in less than half the period of the Cooperation Contract.

Based on company information, ExxonMobil Indonesia had previously found around 450 million barrels of oil reserves in the Banyu Urip Field, Cepu Block, precisely in 2001. EMCL signed a Cost Recovery (PSC) production sharing contract on 17 September 2005 and lasted until 2035. In addition to fulfilling its production commitments reserves, EMCL also succeeded in revising the amount of Banyu Urip's 450 million barrels of oil at the time of full funding, and again increased to 823 million barrels of oil.

In the initial POD, the commitment of produced reserves from Banyu Urip was recorded at 357 million BPD and was fulfilled. Seeing the achievements of Louise also claimed to continue to hope to be able to meet more than double the volume commitment of the initial development plan. Referring to SKK Migas data, the production of Cepu Block oil lifting is targeted at 216,000 BPD in 2019.

Until September 2019, the realization of Cepu Block oil lifting was recorded to have exceeded the target of 216,011 BPD. Deputy of Operations of the Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (SKK Migas) Julis Wiratno explained that so far the production from Banyu Urip is still purely contained in oil and no water has been produced which is part of very good reservoir management. "

Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA)

Actually, with the increase in oil reserves and the Banyu Urip Field, production volumes can be increased. However, the completion of the Amdal permit revision has not yet been completed. Regarding the EIA process, Louise said there were several stages that must be passed, without mentioning what the phases were.

"We are making progress, and hopefully [the Amdal permit] will come out in a month or two," he said.

On the other hand, Head of the East Java Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Office Setiadjit said investors were asked to be active in addressing permit and Amdal difficulties so that his party could facilitate. Regarding the revision of the Amdal of the Banyu Urip Field, Setiadjit acknowledged that the Bojonegoro Regency Government had not submitted a proposed change.

"Now the Bojonegoro Regency Government needs to be encouraged. If necessary, I visit the Bojonegoro Regent about this [Amdal revision], "he said.

It is very ironic if the efforts of the Cooperation Contract Contractors (KKKS) together with SKK Migas to increase production are hampered by licensing matters. Implicitly, SKK Migas also wants the Amdal revision to be completed soon. Moreover, according to the Head of SKK Migas Dwi Soetjipto said that in accordance with the High Rate Test (HRT) of the Banyu Urip Field, it is capable of producing oil of 235,000 BPD safely.

Dwi also hopes that all licensing processes can be completed quickly. Because with the Amdal revision being hampered, increased production from the Cepu Block has also been hampered. Like an increase in oil such as the volume of water in a bucket but can not be taken more, because the 'dipper' or EIA permit is not revised.

IN INDONESIA

Cepu Perlu ‘Gayung’ Lebih Besar

Di saat penurunan alamiah produksi minyak bumi nasional, anomali terjadi di Blok Cepu. lzin Analisis Mengenai Dampak Lingkungan (Amdal) di wilayah kerja yang dikelola oleh ExxonMobil Cepu Limited (EMCL) dan Pertamina EP Cepu itu bahkan perlu direvisi demi mengoptimalkan potensi tambaban produksi.

Saat ini, produksi minyak terbesar berasal dari blok Cepu sebesar 216.000 barel per hari (bph) dan mengungguli kinerja produksi Blok Rokan, Riau, yang ditetapkan sebesar 190.000 bph pada 2019. Hasil produksi minyak dari Blok Cepu didapatkan dari kinerja EMCL di Lapangan Banyu Urip, dengan kapasitas produksi berdasarkan Amdal sebesar 220.000 bph. 

Selain Banyu Urip, sebenarnya pekan lalu ExxonMobil telah mengoperasikan produksi minyak dari Lapangan Kedung Keris dengan kapasitas 10.000 bph. Hanya saja, karena revisi Amdal untuk dapat memproduksi minyak hingga 230.000 bph belum keluar, kinerja dari Banyu Urip dan Kedung Keris perlu disesuaikan.

“Kami akan menyeimbangkan [produksi] antara dua lapangan migas tersebut,” tutur President ExxonMobil Indonesia Louise McKenzie.

Dengan beroperasinya Iapangan Kedung Keris, semakin mengukuhkan keseluruhan produksi Blok Cepu, yang saat ini menopang lebih dari 25% produksi minyak Indonesia. Kinerja cemerlang ExxonMobil Indonesia di Cepu pun bertambah setelah per 30 November lalu, produksi kumulatif dari Banyu Urip mencapai 357 juta barel minyak. Dengan capaian   ExxonMobil Indonesia telah memenuhi komitmen cadangan terproduksikan dari rencana pengembangan (POD) awal, dalam waktu kurang dari setengah periode Kontrak Kerja Sama.

Berdasarkan informasi perusahaan, ExxonMobil Indonesia sebelumnya telah menemukan cadangan minyak sekitar 450 juta barel di Lapangan Banyu Urip, Blok Cepu, tepatnya pada 2001. EMCL menandatangani kontrak bagi hasil (PSC) Cost Recovery pada 17 September 2005 dan berlangsung hingga 2035. Selain memenuhi komitmen memproduksi cadangan, EMCL juga berhasil merevisi jumlah cadangan Banyu Urip 450 juta barel minyak pada saat pendanaan penuh (full funding), dan kembali meningkat menjadi 823 juta barel minyak.

Dalam POD awal, komitmen cadangan terproduksikan dari Banyu Urip tercatat 357 juta bph dan telah terpenuhi. Melihat capaian Louise pun mengaku terus berharap untuk dapat memenuhi Iebih dari dua kali lipat komitmen volume rencana pengembangan awal. Mengacu data SKK Migas, produksi siap jual (lifting) minyak Blok Cepu ditargetkan 216.000 bph pada 2019. 

Hingga September 2019 lalu, realisasi lifting minyak Blok Cepu tercatat telah melampaui target, yakni sebesar 216.011 bph. Deputi Operasi Satuan Kerja Khusus Pelaksana Kegiatan Usaha Hulu Minyak dan Gas Bumi (SKK Migas) Julis Wiratno menjelaskan sejauh ini produksi dari Banyu Urip masih murni berisi kandungan minyak dan belum ada air yang ikut terproduksi bagian dari reservoir management yang sangat bagus.”

Analisis Mengenai Dampak Lingkungan (Amdal)

Sebenarnya, dengan meningkatnya cadangan minyak dan Lapangan Banyu Urip, volume produksi dapat ditingkatkan. Namun,belum rampungnya pengurusan revisi izin Amdal masih menjadi hambatan. Terkait proses Amdal, Louise mengatakan ada beberapa tahapan yang harus dilalui, tanpa menyebut apa saja fase tersebut. 

“Kami mengalami kemajuan, dan mudah-mudahan [izin Amdal] akan keluar dalam satu-dua bulan,” katanya.

Di sisi lain, Kepala Dinas Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral (ESDM) Jawa Timur Setiadjit mengatakan investor diminta aktif untuk menyampaikan kesulitan perizinan dan Amdal, sehingga pihaknya dapat memfasilitasi. Terkait dengan revisi Amdal Lapangan Banyu Urip, Setiadjit mengakui pihak Pemerintah Kabupaten Bojonegoro belum menyampaikan usulan perubahan. 

“Sekarang ini yang dari Pemerintah Kabupaten Bojonegoro perlu didorong. Kalau perlu saya berkunjung ke Bupati Bojonegoro tentang ini [revisi Amdal],” tuturnya.

Sangat ironis sebenarnya apabila upaya Kontraktor Kontrak Kerja Sama (KKKS) bersama SKK Migas untuk meningkatkan produksi terhambat urusan perizinan. Secara implisit, SKK Migas pun menginginkan revisi Amdal segera rampung. Apalagi, menurut Kepala SKK Migas Dwi Soetjipto mengatakan sesuai dengan High Rate Test (HRT) Lapangan Banyu Urip mampu memproduksi minyak sebesar 235.000 bph dengan aman.

Dwi pun berharap semua proses perizinan dapat diselesaikan dengan cepat. Karena dengan terhambatnya revisi Amdal, peningkatan produksi dari Blok Cepu pun ikut terhambat. Ibarat bertambahnya minyak seperti volume air dalam ember tetapi tidak dapat diambil lebih banyak, karena ‘gayung’ atau izin Amdal tidak direvisi. 

Bisnis Indonesia, Page-9, Monday, Dec 23, 2019

ExxonMobil Wants to Increase Production

ExxonMobil Cepu Limited (EMCL) is applying for an environmental impact analysis (Amdal) permit to produce oil to a maximum capacity of 235,000 barrels per day (BPD) in the Cepu Block. Their maximum production permit is currently 220,000 BPD.

EMCL has conducted a technical study with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK). Furthermore, the company which is headquartered in Texas, United States (US), will hold a joint study with the community.

Louise McKenzie

"This process has many stages, but we hope that EIA will come out within a month or two," said Louise McKenzie, President of ExxonMobil Cepu Limited in Bojonegoro, East Java.

For information, the Cepu Block has two production sources namely the Banyu Urip Field and the Kedung Keris Field. EMCL acts as an operator. The company is partnering with Pertamina EP Cepu (PEPC) and the Cepu Block Participating Interest Cooperation Agency.

The Kedung Keris Field

The Kedung Keris Field appeared later in 2011 and is located east of the Banyu Urip Field. The project consists of a well site for the operation of a well and a 15 km underground pipeline connected to the Banyu Urip Central Processing Facility. Estimated oil reserves from the Kedung Keris Field reach 20 million barrels of oil.

Since November this year, EMCL began producing oil at the Kedung Keris Field. Production volumes in the early stages are around 5,000 BPD. They believe they can increase production volume to 10,000 BPD at peak production.

The Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (SKK Migas) notes. The Cepu Block is now the backbone of the national oil production source with a contribution of around 25%. Even his position has shifted the Rokan Block managed by PT Chevron Pacific Indonesia.

At present, the Rokan Block produces around 190,000 BPD of oil. While the production of the Cepu Block has reached more than 216,000 BPD. Even though in 2018, the Rokan Block will still be the largest national contributor.

Dwi Soetjipto

"2019 has been overtaken by Exxon Cepu and at the same time Rokan continues to decline," said Dwi Soetjipto, Head of SKK Migas.

And it is proven that additional production from the Kedung Keris Field has further strengthened the position of the Cepu Block. SKK Migas predicts that by 2020 the block will still hold the main control of national oil production. The reason is that the production of the Rokan Block will still go down in line with the transition of management transfer approaching the end of the contract.

Banyu Urip Field

But until before the Amdal permit to increase maximum production is obtained, the total Cepu Block production from the two fields must not exceed 220,000 BPD. Banyu Urip Field oil production must consider additional production from the Kedung Keris Field.

IN INDONESIA

ExxonMobil Ingin Meningkatkan Produksi

ExxonMobil Cepu Limited (EMCL) sedang mengajukan izin analisis mengenai dampak lingkungan (amdal) agar bisa memproduksi minyak hingga kapasitas maksimal sebesar 235.000 barel per hari (bph) di Blok Cepu. Izin maksimal produksi mereka saat ini mencapai 220.000 bph.

EMCL telah rnelakukan kajian teknis dengan Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan (KLHK). Selanjutnya, perusahaan yang berkantor pusat di Texas, Amerika Serikat (AS), itu bakal menggelar kajian bersama dengan masyarakat. 

"Proses ini ada banyak tahapan, tetapi harapan kami amdal akan keluar dalam satu atau dua bulan ini," kata Louise McKenzie, Presiden ExxonMobil Cepu Limited di Bojonegoro, Jawa Timur.

Sebagai Informasi, Blok Cepu memiliki dua sumber produksi yakni Lapangan Banyu Urip dan Lapangan Kedung Keris. EMCL bertindak sebagai operator. Perusahaan tersebut bermitra dengan Pertamina EP Cepu (PEPC) dan Badan Kerjasama Participating Interest Blok Cepu. 

Lapangan Kedung Keris muncul belakangan pada 2011 dan terletak di sebelah timur Lapangan Banyu Urip. Proyek itu terdiri dari tapak sumur untuk operasi satu sumur serta pipa bawah tanah sepanjang 15 km yang tersambung dengan Fasilitas Pengolahan Pusat Banyu Urip. Perkiraan cadangan minyak dari Lapangan Kedung Keris mencapai 20 juta barel minyak.

Sejak November tahun ini, EMCL mulai memproduksi minyak di Lapangan Kedung Keris. Volume produksi pada tahap awal sekitar 5.000 barel BPH. Mereka yakin bisa menambah volume produksi hingga 10.000 bph pada saat puncak produksi. 

Satuan Kerja Khusus Pelaksana Kegiatan Usaha Hulu Minyak dan Gas Bumi (SKK Migas) mencatat. Blok Cepu kini menjadi tulang punggung sumber produksi minyak nasional dengan kontribusi sekitar 25%. Bahkan posisinya telah menggeser Blok Rokan yang dikelola PT Chevron Pacific Indonesia. 

Saat ini, Blok Rokan memproduksi sekitar 190.000 bph minyak. Sementara produksi Blok Cepu sudah lebih dari 216.000 bph. Padahal tahun 2018, Blok Rokan masih menjadi kontributor terbesar nasional. 

"Tahun 2019 sudah disalip oleh Exxon Cepu dan di saat yang sama Rokan terus decline,” tutur Dwi Soetjipto, Kepala SKK Migas.

Dan terbukti tambahan produksi dari Lapangan Kedung Keris semakin memperkuat posisi Blok Cepu. SKK Migas memprediksi, tahun 2020 blok tersebut tetap memegang kendali utama produksi minyak nasional. Pasalnya, produksi Blok Rokan masih akan turun seiring dengan masa transisi alih kelola menjelang

akhir kontrak. 

Namun sampai sebelum izin amdal untuk meningkatkan produksi maksimal diperoleh, total produksi Blok Cepu dari dua lapangan tidak boleh melebihi 220.000 bph. Produksi minyak Lapangan Banyu Urip harus mempertimbangkan tambahan produksi dari Lapangan Kedung Keris.

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Oil and Gas Production at Kedung Keris Field is 5,000 Barrels

The Kedung Keris Block in Cepu Block operated by ExxonMobil Cepu Ltd continues to produce. At present, the total production reaches 5,000 barrels per day (BPH).

The Kedung Keris Block in Cepu Block

"Kedung Keris Field production achievements continue to increase. Previously the production point was 3,800 BPH, now it has risen to 5,000 BPH, "said Dwi Soetjipto, Head of the Special Work Unit (SKK) for Oil and Gas, in remarks at the inaugural oil production at the Kedung Keris Field, in the hall of the Banyu Urip Field Sport Hall, Gayam District, Tuban.

Dwi said the Kedung Keris Field production figures were not stagnant, but would continue to be boosted until the oil produced continued to increase.

"The production target is expected to reach 10,000 BPH," Dwi said.

He explained, the source of oil was in the villages of Leran and Sukoharjo. Kalitidu Sub-district is expected to increase domestic production. So that it can reduce imports in the coming year. 

      Related to the overall Cepu Block production, Dwi hopes to produce 230 thousand BPH, with details of the Banyu Urip Field 220 thousand BPH and the Kedung Keris Field 10 thousand BPH.

"Although the Kedung Keris field has been able to produce, we have not been able to produce 230 thousand BPH, because the Environmental Impact Analysis permit (EIA/AMDAL) is still 220 thousand BPH. The solution will be taken care of." Dwi's promise

Important Role

Louise McKenzie

Meanwhile. ExxonMobil President Louise McKenzie expressed pride in the oil products in the Cepu block. Because, and 25 percent of the national oil demand comes from the Banyu Urip field and later it can be more if added to the Kedung Keris field.

the Banyu Urip field

"I am proud that the Cepu block can help domestic oil needs, as much as 25 percent," he said.

At present, the amount of domestic fuel oil needs is 1.5 million BPH. 60 percent of the needs can be fulfilled domestically, while the rest is obtained from imports.

IN INDONESIA

Produksi Minyak dan Gas Lapangan Kedung Keris 5.000 Barel

Lapangan Kedung Keris Blok Cepu yang dioperatori ExxonMobil Cepu Ltd terus melakukan produksi. Saat ini total produksinya mencapai 5.000 barel per hari (BPH). 

“Capaian produksi Lapangan Kedung Keris terus meningkat. Sebelumnya titik produksi 3.800 BPH, kini sudah naik menjadi 5.000 BPH," kata Dwi Soetjipto, Kepala Satuan Kerja Khusus (SKK) Migas, dalam sambutan produksi minyak perdana Lapangan Kedung Keris, di aula Sport Hall Lapangan Banyu Urip, Kecamatan Gayam, Tuban.

Dikatakan Dwi angka produksi Lapangan Kedung Keris tidak stagnan, melainkan akan terus digenjot hingga minyak yang dihasilkan terus meningkat. 

"Target produksinya diharapkan bisa mencapai 10 ribu BPH," ujar Dwi.

Dia menjelaskan, sumber minyak yang berada di Desa Leran dan Sukoharjo. Kecamatan Kalitidu ini diharapkan bisa menambah produksi dalam negeri. Sehingga mampu mengurangi impor di tahun mendatang. 

     Terkait produksi Blok Cepu secara keseluruhan, Dwi berharap bisa memproduksi 230 ribu BPH, dengan rincian Lapangan Banyu Urip 220 ribu BPH dan Lapangan Kedung Keris 10 ribu BPH.

"Meski lapangan Kedung Keris sudah bisa produksi, namun kita belum bisa memproduksi 230 ribu BPH, karena izin analisis dampak lingkungan (AMDAL) masih 220 ribu BPH. Solusinya akan diurus izinnya." janji Dwi 

Peran Penting

Sementara itu. Presiden ExxonMobil, Louise McKenzie menyatakan bangga dengan produk minyak di blok Cepu. Sebab, dan kebutuhan minyak nasional 25 persennya berasal dan lapangan Banyu Urip dan nanti bisa lebih jika ditambah dengan lapangan Kedung Keris.

"Saya bangga blok Cepu bisa membantu kebutuhan minyak dalam negeri, sebanyak 25 persen” ungkapnya.

Saat ini jumlah kebutuhan Bahan Bakar Minyak (BBM) dalam negeri 1,5 juta BPH. 60 persen kebutuhan mampu dicukupi dalam negeri, sedangkan sisanya diperoleh dari impor.

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EMCL Production Towards 10 Thousand Barrels

The Cepu Block oil production has increased. Because, ExxonMobil Cepu Limited (EMCL) officially started oil production in the Kedung Keris field.

the Kedung Keris field

     EMCL has also submitted a revised analysis on the environmental impact (EIA) of the increased production. 

Dwi Soetjipto

    Head of the Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (SKK Migas) Dwi Soetjipto said oil production at the Kedung Keris field currently reaches 5,000 barrels of oil per day. Later, gradually, its capacity will increase to 10 thousand barrels of oil per day.

"If calculated with the price of ICP oil (Indonesian crude oil price) of USD 60-USD 65 per barrel, there will be gross revenue of USD 237 million or equivalent to Rp 3.3 trillion a year," Dwi explained before the media.

The income according to Dwi Soetjipto is not exactly small. Dwi Soetjipto believes that the revenue will contribute significantly to the regional and central economy. Currently, the Cepu Block production from the Banyu Urip field reaches 220 thousand barrels of oil per day. 

Chevron Pacific Indonesia

     That is the most contribution. Previously, the highest oil production was produced by the Rokan Block which is managed by Chevron Pacific Indonesia. The figure is around 210 thousand barrels of oil per day.

"But, overtaken EMCL which is more than 200 thousand barrels of oil per day. In fact, Rokan's production has dropped to 190 thousand barrels," Dwi said. Because the production capacity of the Cepu Block has changed, EMCL needs to revise the Environmental Impact Analysis (AMDAL). Based on the results of the maximum capacity trial test, the production of 235 thousand barrels of oil per day (BPD) is still safe.

"The test has been done. Still waiting to get permission to operate at that level," Dwi said.

Louise McKenzie

ExxonMobil Cepu Limited President Louise McKenzie revealed oil production in the Cepu Block contributed 25 percent to the nation.

"Number one in Indonesia. Therefore, we will continue to produce" he said.

While waiting for the drop in environmental impact analysis to increase production to 235 thousand barrels of oil per day, he has prepared facilities that are in line with the production capacity at the Kedung Keris field, which has reached 10 thousand barrels. 

     The oil production activities of the Kedung Keris project are a collaboration between ExxonMobil Cepu Limited (EMCL) and Cepu Block partners. Namely, PT Pertamina EP Cepu (PEPC) and the Cepu Block Participating Interest (PI) Cooperation Agency.

"We will continue to evaluate the capability and performance of the Kedung Keris well," McKenzie said.

The engineering, procurement, and construction contract of the Kedung Keris project with an investment of up to USD 76 million were undertaken by PT Meindo Elang Indah. The project consists of a tread for one well operation and an 8-inch diameter underground pipe. 

Banyu Urip central processing facility

     The pipe extends along 15 kilometers and is connected with a Banyu Urip central processing facility. Head of East Java ESDM Office Setiadjit emphasized that the East Java Provincial Government is ready to support increased oil production in the region.

"If there is a submission for making EIA due to increased production, we will facilitate and accelerate" he explained.

IN INDONESIA

Produksi EMCL Menuju 10 Ribu Barel

Produksi minyak Blok Cepu meningkat. Sebab, ExxonMobil Cepu Limited (EMCL) resmi memulai produksi minyak di lapangan Kedung Keris. EMCL juga sudah mengajukan revisi analisis mengenai dampak lingkungan (amdal) atas peningkatan produksi tersebut. 

     Kepala Satuan Kerja Khusus Kegiatan Usaha Hulu Minyak dan Gas Bumi (SKK Migas) Dwi Soetjipto menyebutkan, produksi minyak di lapangan Kedung Keris saat ini mencapai 5.000 barel minyak per hari. Nanti, secara bertahap, kapasitasnya meningkat menjadi 10 ribu barel minyak per hari.

"Kalau dihitung dengan harga minyak ICP (harga minyak mentah Indonesia) USD 60-USD 65 per barel, akan ada pendapatan kotor atau gross revenue USD 237 juta atau setara Rp 3,3 triliun setahun,” terang Dwi di hadapan media.

Pendapatan tersebut menurut Dwi Soetjipto tidak bisa dibilang sedikit. Dwi Soetjipto yakin pendapatan itu bakal berkontri busi signifikan terhadap perekonomian daerah dan pusat. Saat ini produksi Blok Cepu dari lapangan Banyu Urip mencapai 220 ribu barel minyak per hari. Itulah kontribusi yang paling banyak. Sebelumnya, produksi minyak tertinggi dihasilkan Blok Rokan yang dikelola Chevron Pacific Indonesia. Angkanya berkisar 210 ribu barel minyak per hari.

"Tapi, disalip EMCL yang lebih dari 200 ribu barel minyak per hari. Bahkan, produksi Rokan turun menjadi 190 ribu barel" tegas Dwi Lantaran kapasitas produksi Blok Cepu berubah, EMCL perlu merevisi Analisis Dampak Lingkungan (AMDAL). Berdasar hasil tes uji coba kapasitas maksimal, produksi 235 ribu barel minyak per hari masih aman. 

"Tes sudah dilakukan. Masih menunggu mendapatkan izin beroperasi di level itu" ujar Dwi.

Presiden ExxonMobil Cepu Limited Louise McKenzie mengungkapkan, produksi minyak di Blok Cepu berkontribusi 25 persen terhadap nasional. 

"Nomor satu di Indonesia. Karena itu, kami bakal terus melanjutkan produksi" tuturnya.

Sambil menunggu turunnya izin amdal pada peningkatan produksi menjadi 235 ribu barel minyak per hari, dia sudah menyiapkan fasilitas yang sesuai dengan kemampuan produksi di lapangan Kedung Keris yang mencapai 10 ribu barel. Kegiatan produksi minyak dari proyek Kedung Keris merupakan kerja sama antara ExxonMobil Cepu Limited (EMCL) dan para mitra Blok Cepu. Yakni, PT Pertamina EP Cepu dan Badan Kerja Sama Participating Interest (PI) Blok Cepu.

"Kami akan terus mengevaluasi kemampuan dan kinerja dari sumur Kedung Keris" kata McKenzie.

Kontrak rekayasa, pengadaan, dan konstruksi proyek Kedung Keris dengan nilai investasi mencapai USD 76 juta dikerjakan PT Meindo Elang Indah. Proyek itu terdiri atas tapak sumur untuk operasi satu sumur dan pipa bawah tanah berdiameter 8-inci. Pipa tersebut menjulur sepanjang 15 kilometer dan tersambung dengan fasilitas pengolahan pusat Banyu Urip. Kepala Dinas ESDM Jatim Setiadjit menegaskan, Pemprov Jatim siap mendukung peningkatan produksi minyak di wilayahnya. 

"Jika ada pengajuan pembuatan amdal karena peningkatan produksi, kami bakal fasilitasi dan percepat" jelasnya.

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