Government Prepares Incentives for Development of EOR

The government will provide financial incentives for further dewatering stage (enhanced oil recovery / EOR) in oil and gas blocks for these activities more massive. EOR is necessary to maintain national oil and gas production from falling significantly in the future.

Director General of Oil and Gas of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) I Gusti Nyoman Wiratmaja say, oil is still a source of primary energy in Indonesia. EOR is an effort to maintain the national oil and gas production, due to oil and gas reserves are drawn can reach 70% compared to only 30% in the normal way. Because, without any additional efforts or activities EOR oil production which currently amounts to 800 thousand barrels per day (bpd) will continue to drop to 300 thousand bpd in 2025.

To that end, the government will encourage EOR activities by issuing a ministerial regulation on guidelines for the implementation of EOR in the upstream oil and gas activities. "So how can this ministerial regulation provide incentives that are still under the authority of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, in order EOR road," he said.

To shape incentives, recognized Wiratmaja still under discussion. One form of incentive to consider the additional revenue (split) for oil and gas contractors. While rule-making is still under internal discussion in the Directorate General of Oil and Gas. According to the plan, this policy will apply to existing contracts and new contracts.

Wiratmaja added for new oil and gas contracts, it is considering mimic what is done by Norway. In these countries, once the contract is signed, the EOR program should be included in the development plan proposal. Instead, the government provides additional split for this EOR activities. He said he plans to implement this policy in the country.

"But we are obliged to consider whether or not to do) If the new contract proposal EOR shall incorporate in its proposal, if now only as a sweetener," said he.

Not only about incentives, it also will assign PT Pertamina to implement EOR in particular oil and gas fields. So far, Pertamina is conducting trials using carbon dioxide EOR Gundih Field. As for EOR with the surfactant being tested by Chevron Pacific Indonesia and Medco E & P. Nevertheless, the results of this EOR activities can not be enjoyed in the near future after the regulation issue. This is because the application of EOR takes a long time which is about 8-10 years. Thus, additional production from EOR will be felt in 2024-2026.

According to his calculations, the total incremental recovery until 2050 was recorded at 2.58 billion barrels. "So it took eight years to make us a great production with EOR. Then we must immediately provide legal protection in order to implement this, "said Wiratmaja.

In discussions between Indonesia and Norway, Wiratmaja hoped Indonesia could learn from Norway who has successfully run EOR Moreover, Norway has a more advanced technology. In addition, it also invites the Norwegian oil and gas company to join investment as Indonesia also needs capital to develop its oil and gas potential. "So we hope that there is discussion about how to help Indonesia implement EOR," he said.

Deputy Special Operations Control Unit Upstream Oil and Gas (SKK Migas) Muliawan also emphasized the importance of EOR activities in defense of the national oil and gas production. However, he acknowledges the implementation of EOR is still a lot of challenges.

 "The challenge of the economics, because the cost (EOR) tall. So make the cost of higher oil and gas production, "he said. The provision of incentives by the government is expected to be the solution of this problem. Previously, Daily Acting President Director of PT Pertamina EP Nanang Abdul Manaf said it has run EOR in some of his field.

It has acquired additional oil production of 3 thousand bpd last year and is targeted to rise to 3,372 bpd in 2017's. Currently a subsidiary of Pertamina is also currently working on new EOR projects in the field Jirak.

"The project is still ongoing, the production was 421 barrels. Targeted for completion in 2018, may be in the speed up, "he said. So far, the new company running the EOR with water flooding. He said he is still trying EOR with surfactants because the oil price is still quite low." We will use a surfactant chemical if the price was economical in the range of US $ 70 per barrel, "he said.

IN INDONESIAN

Pemerintah Siapkan Insentif untuk Pengembangan EOR  

Pemerintah akan memberikan insentif untuk kegiatan pengurasan tahap lanjut (enhanced oil recovery/EOR) di blok-blok migas agar kegiatan ini semakin masif. EOR diperlukan guna mempertahankan produksi minyak dan gas nasional agar tidak turun signifikan di masa mendatang.

Direktur Jenderal Minyak dan Gas Bumi Kementerian Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral (ESDM) I Gusti Nyoman Wiratmaja mengatakan, migas masih menjadi sumber energi primer di Indonesia. EOR merupakan salah satu upaya untuk mempertahankan produksi migas nasional, karena cadangan migas yang terambil bisa mencapai 70% dibanding cara biasa hanya 30%. Pasalnya, tanpa upaya-upaya tambahan atau kegiatan EOR, produksi minyak yang saat ini sebesar 800 ribu barel per hari (bph) akan terus turun menjadi 300 ribu bph pada 2025.

Untuk itu, pemerintah akan mendorong kegiatan EOR dengan menerbitkan peraturan menteri tentang pedoman pelaksanaan EOR pada kegiatan usaha hulu migas. “Jadi peraturan menteri ini bagaimana bisa memberikan insentif yang masih dalam kewenangan Kementerian ESDM, agar EOR jalan," kata dia.

Untuk bentuk insentifnya, diakui Wiratmaja masih dalam pembahasan. Salah satu bentuk insentif yang dipertimbangkan yakni tambahan bagi hasil (split) bagi kontraktor migas. Sementara pembuatan peraturan ini masih dalam pembahasan di internal Direktorat Jenderal Migas. Rencananya, beleid ini akan berlaku baik untuk kontrak eksisting maupun kontrak baru.

Wiratmaja menambahkan, untuk kontrak migas baru, pihaknya sedang mempertimbangkan meniru apa yang dilakukan oleh Norwegia. Di negara tersebut, begitu kontrak diteken, program EOR harus dimasukkan dalam proposal rencana pengembangan. Sebagai gantinya, pemerintah memberikan split tambahan untuk kegiatan EOR ini. Pihaknya berencana menerapkan kebijakan ini di dalam negeri.

“Tetapi kami sedang pertimbangkan apakah wajib atau tidak untuk dilakukan) Kalau kontrak baru, wajib memasukkan usulan EOR dalam proposalnya, kalau sekarang ini hanya sebagai pemanis saja,” kata dia.

Tidak hanya soal insentif, pihaknya juga akan menugaskan PT Pertamina untuk melaksanakan EOR di lapangan-lapangan migas tertentu. Sejauh ini, Pertamina sedang melakukan uji coba EOR menggunakan karbondioksida di Lapangan Gundih. Sementara untuk EOR dengan surfaktan sedang dicoba oleh Chevron Pacific Indonesia dan Medco E&P. Meski demikian, hasil dari kegiatan EOR ini tidak dapat dinikmati dalam waktu dekat setelah Peraturan Menteri  terbit. Hal ini karena penerapan EOR membutuhkan waktu cukup lama yakni sekitar 8-10 tahun. Sehingga, tambahan produksi dari EOR ini akan terasa pada 2024-2026.

Menurut perhitungannya, total incremental recovery sampai 2050 nanti tercatat sebesar 2,58 miliar barel. “Jadi butuh delapan tahun untuk membuat produksi kita bagus dengan EOR. Maka kita harus segera memberikan perlindungan hukum agar bisa melaksanakan ini,” tegas Wiratmaja.

Dalam diskusi Indonesia-Norwegia, Wiratmaja berharap Indonesia bisa belajar dari Norwegia yang telah sukses menjalankan EOR Apalagi, Norwegia memiliki teknologi yang lebih maju. Selain itu, pihaknya juga mengajak perusahaan migas Norwegia untuk ikut investasi mengingat Indonesia juga membutuhkan kapital untuk mengembangkan potensi migasnya. "Jadi kami harap diskusi ada tentang bagaimana membantu Indonesia untuk menjalankan EOR," ujarnya. 

Deputi Pengendalian Operasi Satuan Kerja Khusus Pelaksana Kegiatan Usaha Hulu Minyak dan Gas Bumi (SKK Migas) Muliawan juga menegaskan pentingnya kegiatan EOR dalam mempertahankan produksi migas nasional. Namun, diakuinya pelaksanaan EOR ini masih banyak tantangan.

 “Tantangannya dari keekonomiannya, karena cost (EOR) tinggi. Jadi membuat cost of production migas lebih tinggi," jelasnya. Pemberian insentif oleh pemerintah diharapkan bisa menjadi solusi dari masalah ini. Sebelumnya, Pelaksana Tugas Harian Presiden Direktur PT Pertamina EP Nanang Abdul Manaf mengatakan, pihaknya sudah menjalankan EOR di beberapa lapangan miliknya.

Pihaknya telah memperoleh tambahan produksi minyak sebesar 3 ribu bph pada tahun lalu dan ditargetkan naik menjadi 3.372 bph pada 2017 ini. Saat ini anak usaha Pertamina juga sedang menggarap proyek EOR baru di Lapangan Jirak.

“Proyeknya masih berlanjut, produksinya masih 421 barel. Ditargetkan selesai pada 2018, semoga bisa di speed up," kata dia. Sejauh ini, perusahaan baru menjalankan EOR dengan water flooding. Pihaknya masih belum mencoba EOR dengan surfaktan karena harga minyak masih cukup rendah. “Kami akan gunakan surfaktan chemical kalau harganya sudah ekonomis di kisaran US$ 70 per barel," katanya. 

Investor Daily, Page-9, Saturday, April, 8, 2017

Gold & Oil warms

Effects of US attack on Syria

The rising price of gold and crude oil as a result of US missile strikes against Syria are not expected to last long, unless the geopolitical problems there heats up.

Ibrahim, Director of PT Garuda Futures, said that the US attack on Syria triggered buying and against gold and crude oil. As a result, the price of the two commodities to rise above 1%. On Thursday (6/4) night local time, the US launched 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles targeted the Syrian air base. 

    Uncle Sam steps in the initiation by President Donald Trump was aimed at providing a deterrent effect, since the Syrian government launched a chemical weapon that killed 80 victims.

"The price of gold and crude oil rose for a US attack not only involves two parties, but also Russia and Iran as an ally of Syria. The jump in prices occurred due to geopolitical factors, "he said.

In trading on Friday (7/4) at 17:43 GMT, spot gold price rose 12.66 points or 1.01% to the US $ 1,264 per troy ounce (USD 542,158.41 per gram). The price was the highest level since Nov. 9, 2016 or while Trump declared elected as President of the United States.

WTI oil price contract in May 2017 at 17:34 pm heat up 0.68% or 1.32% to the US $ 52.38 per barrel. The price of Brent crude oil contracts in June 2017 increased by 0.61 points or 1.11% to US $ 55.5 per barrel. Strengthening commodity prices, ignoring the rise of the US dollar which is usually inversely proportional. At 17:45 GMT, the dollar index rose 0,13% to 100.8.

According to him, Syria's own influence on the oil market was not too big. Because, even in the Middle East, the country was not included in the OPEC member. However, the geopolitical tensions involving heavy grade oil producers, such as the US, Russia, and Iran. In fact, the problem could spread to other countries in the Middle East.

Putu Agus Pransuamitra, Research and Analyst PT Monex Investindo Futures, said the US missile strikes into Syria sparked buying of investors to haven assets. Typically, the geopolitical risk is increasing the demand for gold, so that makes the price of shine. 

    Market participants were also anticipating the impact of supply constraints for crude oil from the Middle East countries due to the problem in Syria. They also take action to buy on oil even though fundamental factors have not been too positive.

"The market will still see the continuation of the geopolitical risk if the situation worsens, there is the possibility of oil and gold prices to increase," he said. In the next week, Putu predict gold prices move in the range of US $ 1,240-US $ l.285 per troy ounce. The WTI oil price is expected to oncoming limited in the range of US $ 50.7 to US $ 53,8 per barrel.

KNIFE TWO EYED

Economist of PT Bank Permata Tbk. Josua Pardede said global oil prices simmering like a double-edged knife. On the one hand, state revenues will increase but also could trigger excessive inflation. Josua estimation, any increase in oil prices of US $ 1 per barrel, increased state revenue of Rp 700 billion. 

     The number is allocated to the oil and gas income tax and non-tax revenue. There is a possibility of oil price in the revised state budget, "he said on Friday [7/4). In Budget 2017, the government set the price of oil per barrel of US $ 45. Currently the price is stable above US $ 50 per barrel.

IN INDONESIAN

Efek serangan AS ke Suriah

Emas & Minyak Menghangat

Meningkatnya harga emas dan minyak mentah sebagai dampak dari serangan misil AS terhadap Suriah diperkirakan tidak akan bertahan lama, kecuali kalau masalah geopolitik di sana kian memanas.

     Ibrahim, Direktur Utama PT Garuda Berjangka, mengatakan bahwa serangan AS terhadap Suriah memicu investor melakukan aksi beli terhadap emas dan minyak mentah. Alhasil, harga dua komoditas tersebut meningkat di atas 1%. 

    Pada Kamis (6/4) malam waktu setempat, AS meluncurkan 59 rudal penjelajah Tomahawk dengan target pangkalan udara Suriah. Langkah Paman Sam yang di inisiasi oleh Presiden Donald Trump itu bertujuan memberikan efek jera, karena pemerintah Suriah meluncurkan senjata kimia yang menewaskan 80 korban.

“Harga emas dan minyak mentah meningkat karena serangan AS tidak hanya melibatkan dua pihak, tetapi juga Rusia dan Iran sebagai sekutu Suriah. Lonjakan harga terjadi karena faktor geopolitik,” katanya.

Pada perdagangan Jumat (7/4) pukul 17:43 WIB, harga emas spot meningkat 12,66 poin atau 1,01 % menuju US$1.264 per troy ounce (Rp 542.158,41 per gram). Harga tersebut merupakan level tertinggi sejak 9 November 2016, atau saat Trump dinyatakan terpilih sebagai Presiden AS.

Harga minyak WTI kontrak Mei 2017 pada pukul 17:34 WIB memanas 0,68% atau 1,32% menuju US$52,38 per barel. Adapun harga minyak Brent kontrak Juni 2017 meningkat 0,61 poin atau 1,11% menjadi US$ 55,5 per barel. Penguatan harga komoditas itu, mengabaikan kenaikan mata uang dolar AS yang biasanya berbanding terbalik. Pada pukul 17:45 WIB, indeks dolar menguat 0,13% menjadi 100,8.

Menurut dia, pengaruh Suriah sendiri terhadap pasar minyak sebenarnya tidak terlalu besar. Pasalnya, meskipun berada di Timur Tengah, negara itu tidak masuk dalam anggota OPEC. Namun, ketegangan geopolitik itu melibatkan produsen minyak kelas berat, seperti AS, Rusia, dan Iran. Bahkan, masalah bisa merembet ke negara lain di Timur Tengah.

Putu Agus Pransuamitra, Research and Analyst PT Monex Investindo Futures, mengatakan serangan rudal AS ke Suriah memicu aksi beli investor terhadap aset haven. Biasanya, risiko geopolitik memang meningkatkan permintaan emas, sehingga menjadikan harga bersinar. 

    Pelaku pasar juga mengantisipasi dampak hambatan pasokan minyak mentah dari negara-negara Timur Tengah akibat masalah di Suriah. Mereka pun melakukan aksi beli terhadap minyak meskipun faktor fundamental belum terlalu positif.

“Pasar masih akan melihat kelanjutan risiko geopolitik jika keadaan memburuk, ada kemungkinan harga minyak dan emas kembali meningkat,” ujarnya. Pada pekan depan, Putu memprediksi harga emas bergerak dalam rentang US$1.240-US$l.285 per troy ounce. Adapun harga minyak WTI diperkirakan melaju terbatas di kisaran US$50,7-US$53,8 per barel.

PISAU BERMATA DUA

Ekonom PT Bank Permata Tbk. Josua Pardede mengatakan memanasnya harga minyak global bagaikan pisau bermata dua. Di satu sisi, penerimaan negara akan meningkat tetapi juga bisa memicu inflasi yang berlebihan. Estimasi Josua, setiap kenaikan harga minyak US$ 1 per barel, penerimaan negara bertambah Rp 700 miliar. 

    Angka tersebut dialokasikan ke dalam Pajak Penghasilan minyak dan gas serta penerimaan negara bukan pajak. Ada kemungkinan harga minyak di APBN direvisi,” katanya, Jumat [7/4).  Dalam APBN 2017, pemerintah menetapkan harga minyak US$ 45 per barel. Saat ini harga stabil di atas US$ 50 per barel. 

Bisnis Indonesia, Page-1, Saturday, April, 8, 2017

Production Up, Oil Sales Not to Reach Target

Special Unit of Upstream Oil and Gas noted that the first quarter of 2017, average oil production of 815 600 barrels per day (bpd). This figure already exceeds the target bit from the State Budget (APBN) in 2017 amounted to 815 000 bpd.

There are five operators who are able to contribute oil production significantly in the first quarter of 2017, namely Chevron Pacific Indonesia, ExxonMobil Cepu Limited, Pertamina EP, Total E & P Indonesie and Pertamina Hulu Energi ONWJ "The term is challenged 815 000 for Banyu Urip," said Secretary of SKK Migas, Budi Agustiono, Friday (7/4).

Unfortunately, the production target not balanced oil sales were only 787 800 bpd, or 96.7% of the target Lifting this year, namely 815 000 bpd. In contrast to the lifting gas in the first quarter of 2017, which actually exceeds the target. Until March 31, 2017, amounted to 6 503 MMSCFD gas Lifting or 101% of revenue this year, which amounted to 6,440 MMSCFD. Overall, the oil and gas lifting the first quarter of 2017 only 1,949 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) from this year's target of 1,965 boepd.

Budi said, lifting the oil is different from oil production. Lifting of oil depends on the readiness of transport tankers PT Pertamina. We've asked Pertamina improve fleet, "he said.

Budi also mentioned the existence of constraints due to weather factors in the process of lifting the oil so that the ship can not dock or sail to transport oil. "The ship can not move closer to Lifting for rocking, so that the production of 1-day-2-day closed," said Budi. While the oil and gas investment until March 31, 2017 amounted to US $ 1.9 billion.

The details are as much as US $ 1.8 billion for the exploitation of oil and gas blocks and an estimated US $ 100 million oil and gas exploration blocks. Achievement of the investment only reached 14% of the target in 2017 of US $ 13.8 billion, consisting of exploitation investment of US $ 12.8 billion and exploration is expected to be US $ 800 million.

During the first quarter 2017, revenue from oil and gas upstream reach US $ 6.9 billion. Revenues in the first quarter-2017 has reached 32% of the target upstream oil and gas revenues in 2017 amounted to US $ 25.2 billion. The revenue is distributed to cost recovery of US $ 2.4 billion. While remaining as state revenues of US $ 3.4 billion, and the reception contractor US $ 1.1 billion.

IN INDONESIAN

Produksi Naik, Penjualan Minyak Belum Capai Target

Satuan Kerja Khusus Pelaksana Kegiatan Usaha Hulu Minyak dan Gas Bumi mencatat, kuartal I-2017, rata-rata produksi minyak 815.600 barel per hari (bph). Angka ini sudah melebihi sedikit dari target Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Negara (APBN) 2017 sebesar 815.000 bph.

Ada lima operator yang mampu menyumbang produksi minyak yang cukup signifikan di kuartal I 2017, yaitu Chevron Pacific Indonesia, ExxonMobil Cepu Limited, Pertamina EP, Total E&P Indonesie dan Pertamina Hulu Energi ONWJ "Istilahnya ditantang 815.000 karena Banyu Urip,“ ujar Sekretaris SKK Migas, Budi Agustiono, Jumat (7/4).

Sayang, target produksi tidak di imbangi penjualan minyak yang hanya 787.800 bph atau 96,7% dari target Lifting tahun ini, yakni 815.000 bph. Berbeda dengan lifting gas di kuartal I-2017, yang justru melebih target. Hingga 31 Maret 2017, Lifting gas sebesar 6.503 mmscfd atau 101% dari target tahun ini, yang sebesar 6.440 mmscfd. Secara keseluruhan, lifting migas kuartal I-2017 hanya 1.949 barel setara minyak per hari (boepd) dari target tahun ini sebesar 1.965 boepd.

Budi menyatakan, lifting minyak memang berbeda dari produksi minyak. Lifting minyak tergantung pada kesiapan transportasi kapal-kapal tanker PT Pertamina. Kami sudah meminta agar Pertamina memperbaiki armada," ungkap dia.

Budi juga menyebut adanya kendala karena faktor cuaca dalam proses Lifting minyak sehingga kapal tidak bisa merapat atau berlayar untuk mengangkut minyak. "Kapal untuk Lifting tidak bisa merapat karena goyang, sehingga produksi 1 hari-2 hari ditutup," jelas Budi. Sementara investasi migas hingga 31 Maret 2017 sebesar US$ 1,9 miliar.

Perinciannya sebanyak US$ 1,8 miliar untuk eksploitasi blok migas serta sebanyak US$ 100 juta eksplorasi blok migas. Pencapaian investasi itu baru mencapai 14% dari target 2017 sebesar US$ 13,8 miliar, yang terdiri dari investasi eksploitasi sebesar US$ 12,8 miliar dan eksplorasi diharapkan bisa US$ 800 juta.

Sepanjang kuartal I 2017, realisasi pendapatan dari hulu migas mencapai US$ 6,9 miliar. Pendapatan sepanjang kuartal I-2017 sudah mencapai 32% dari target pendapatan hulu migas tahun 2017 sebesar US$ 25,2 miliar. Pendapatan tersebut di distribusikan untuk cost recovery sebesar US$ 2,4 miliar. Sementara sisanya sebagai penerimaan negara sebesar US$ 3,4 miliar serta penerimaan kontraktor US$ 1,1 miliar.

Kontan, Page-14, Saturday, April, 8, 2017

Gas Prices Down

Price 9.95 US Dollars per MMBTU As of February 1st, 2017

Industry in North Sumatra welcomed the government's move to lower gas prices began to be realized PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk in North Sumatra, Friday (7/4). The price of gas down from 12.22 dollars per million metric British thermal units to 9.95 US dollars per MMBTU per February 1st, 2017.

Industry players have received the decision letter and the gas bill was already adjusted. Similarly, Factory Manager PT Kedaung Industrial Terrain Sugianto after participating in the socialization of natural gas price PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) Tbk Area Medan in Medan, on Friday afternoon. The decrease is realized, as of February 1st, 2017 "Already seen in the evidence collection, already down costs," said Lewis.

The participants welcomed the dissemination of this price reduction as a first step, although the industry still expect industrial gas prices can be the same throughout Indonesia, as the price premium that is now the same. If the same price, the competitiveness of North Sumatra will improve. Industry also welcomed the unanimous billing now 9.95 dollars per MMBTU. Previously, the bill is split between the toll fee and the value of the rupiah and gas prices in dollar value. "Now it is more palatable to his calculations," said Lewis.

Socialization was attended almost all industrial customers PGN which reached 45 companies. Head of Sales PGN Area Medan Saiful Hadi said the price adjustment will be made on the bill in March. Over payments in February will be included in the bill in March.

In a press release, PT PGN corporate secretary Heri Yusup said the decline was based on Presidential Regulation No. 40 of 2016 and Decree of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources No. 434 Year 2017. It reads, all business entities in the chain of distribution of natural gas from upstream to customers asked to reduce costs.

Three Sources

The gas supply Medan has been derived from upstream gas production supplied from three sources, namely Pertamina EP Pangkalan Susu, PHE NSO, and Pase Tiangle. Gas up in Medan via transmission pipelines operated Arun Belawan PT Pertagas and transmission pipelines operated Pangkalan Susu-Wampu PGN up to the customer.

"The price of natural gas customers enjoy PGN, both in the field and throughout Indonesia, regulated by government regulation. Price adjustment is expected to be a stimulus for the economy and increase the competitiveness of the industry, "said Heri.

Saiful said the industry players responding positively to the price reduction. It is expected to increase the competitiveness of the industry in North Sumatra. Once there is a price reduction announcement a few months ago, the volume of gas consumed by the industry rose 30 percent.

According to Lewis, it was waiting for the evaluation of the company about the use of LNG Trucking costs 10.5 US dollars per MMBTU. "We will use Trucking 50-50 between LNG and pipeline gas, pending the possibility also exists Trucking LNG price drop," he said.

Gas Users Association chairman Johan Brien reminded Sumatra, although prices fell, the conversion of calories should not be dropped. Last calories into industry 22.649 cubic meters per MMBTU. While in the bill 25.654 cubic meters per MMBTU. If a low calorie, prices should go back to the initial price, ie 8.7 US dollars per MMBTU.

IN INDONESIAN

Harga Gas Turun

Harga 9,95 Dollar AS Per MMBTU Per 1 Februari 2017

Kalangan industri di Sumatera Utara menyambut baik langkah pemerintah menurunkan harga gas yang mulai direalisasikan PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk di Sumatera Utara, Jumat (7/4). Harga gas turun dari 12,22 dollar AS per juta metrik british thermal unit menjadi 9,95 dollar AS per MMBTU per 1 Februari 2017.

Pelaku industri telah menerima surat keputusan itu dan tagihan gas pun sudah disesuaikan. Demikian Manager Pabrik PT Kedaung Industrial Medan Sugianto setelah mengikuti sosialisasi harga gas bumi PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) Tbk Area Medan di Medan, Jumat siang. Penurunan direalisasikan, per 1 Februari 2017 ”Sudah terlihat pada bukti penagihan, sudah turun harganya,” kata Sugianto.

Para peserta sosialisasi menyambut baik penurunan harga ini sebagai langkah awal, meskipun para pelaku industri masih mengharapkan harga gas industri bisa sama di seluruh Indonesia, seperti harga premium yang kini sama. Jika harga sama, daya saing Sumatera Utara akan membaik. Industri juga menyambut baik penagihan yang kini bulat 9,95 dollar AS per MMBTU. Sebelumnya, tagihan di pisahkan antara toll fee dan nilai rupiah dan harga gas dalam nilai dollar. ”Sekarang lebih enak perhitungannya,” kata Sugianto.

Sosialisasi di hadiri hampir semua pelanggan industri PGN yang mencapai 45 perusahaan. Kepala Penjualan PGN Area Medan Saiful Hadi mengatakan, penyesuaian harga akan dilakukan pada tagihan bulan Maret. Kelebihan pembayaran pada bulan Februari akan dimasukkan ke dalam tagihan bulan Maret.

Dalam siaran persnya, Sekretaris Perusahaan PT PGN Heri Yusup menyatakan, penurunan itu berdasarkan Peraturan Presiden Nomor 40 Tahun 2016 dan Keputusan Menteri Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral Nomor 434 Tahun 2017. Bunyinya, seluruh badan usaha di mata rantai penyaluran gas bumi dari hulu sampai ke pelanggan diminta menurunkan biaya. 

Tiga Sumber

Pasokan gas di Medan selama ini berasal dari produksi gas di hulu yang dipasok dari tiga sumber, yakni Pertamina EP Pangkalan Susu, PHE NSO, dan Pase Tiangle. Gas sampai di Medan melalui pipa transmisi Arun-Belawan yang dioperasikan PT Pertagas, dan pipa transmisi Pangkalan Susu-Wampu dioperasikan PGN hingga ke pelanggan.

”Harga gas bumi yang dinikmati pelanggan PGN, baik di Medan maupun di seluruh Indonesia, diatur berdasarkan regulasi pemerintah. Penyesuaian harga diharapkan dapat menjadi stimulus perekonomian dan meningkatkan daya saing industri,” kata Heri.

Saiful mengatakan, para pelaku industri merespons positif penurunan harga. Hal itu diharapkan bisa menaikkan daya saing industri di Sumut. Setelah ada pengumuman penurunan harga beberapa bulan lalu, volume gas yang dikonsumsi industri naik 30 persen. 

Menurut Sugianto, pihaknya menunggu evaluasi perusahaan soal penggunaan LNG Trucking yang harganya 10,5 dollar AS per MMBTU. ”Kami masih akan menggunakan 50-50 antara LNG Trucking dan gas pipa, sambil menunggu kemungkinan juga ada penurunan harga pada LNG Trucking,” katanya.

Ketua Asosiasi Perusahaan Pengguna Gas Sumut Johan Brien mengingatkan, meskipun harga turun, konversi kalori tidak boleh turun. Terakhir kalori yang masuk ke industri 22,649 meter kubik per MMBTU. Sementara di tagihan 25,654 meter kubik per MMBTU. Jika kalori rendah, harga seharusnya kembali ke harga awal, yakni 8,7 dollar AS per MMBTU.

Kompas, Page-21, Saturday, April, 8, 2017

Bad weather, Lifting Target Missed

Oil production target is ready to sell (lifting) in the first quarter of 2017 was not achieved. Until the end of March, lifting amounted to 787 800 bpd or below the target of 815 thousand barrels per day in the 2017 state budget.

Secretary of the Special Unit of the Upstream Oil and Gas (SKK Migas) Budi Agustiono said the failure of lifting the achievement of targets due to bad weather that tankers of crude oil (crude) failed docked at FSO Rimang Crow. Because the container station overcapacity, ExxonMobil reduce oil production at the Cepu Block of 200 thousand bpd to 50 thousand barrels per day during the week.

"In addition to weather factors, cooperation contracts (PSC) constrained by a number of local regulations. For example, restrictions on crude deliveries by truck in the first 10 trucks to 5 trucks are disturbing the public," he said.

Although the achievement of lifting below the target, the realization of the national oil production by the end of March reached 815.6 thousand bpd. Therefore, Bob optimistic lifting the target set by the government in Budget 2017 can be achieved.

The positive sentiment derived from Banyu Urip field in the Cepu Block in late March capable of producing 205.1 19 201 bpd or exceed targets. 1 55 bpd. Six oil and gas projects have also started production in the first quarter of this year.

However, production is still small because in the early stages onstream. The projects are Ario Damar-Sriwijaya (Tropik Energy Pandan), orioles Phase II (Petronas Carigali Muriah Ltd.), Ridho (Odira EnergyKarang Court), Cikarang Tegal Pacing (Pertamina BP), PHE 12 (WMO), and CPP 2 (WMO).

In Phase II Kepodang no additional production. Therefore, the project was modified to maintain production facilities in order to remain at current levels. Outside of the six projects, there are two projects that are expected on-stream in April Namely, SKG Musi East and Nails Elephant operated by Pertamina EP production capacity SKG Musi East amounted to 150 million cubic feet per day (MMSCFD), while Paku Gajah 45 million cubic feet per day.

On the other hand, the realization of lifting gas until the end of March exceeded the target. The target is 6,440 MMSCFD, while the realization 6503 MMSCFD. Until the end of February, PSC production is already realizing drilling 19 development wells, 1 19 re-work activities, and 4,350 wells maintenance.

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Cuaca Buruk, Target Lifting Meleset

Target produksi minyak siap jual (lifting) pada kuartal pertama 2017 tidak tercapai. Hingga akhir Maret, lifting sebesar 787.800 bph atau di bawah target 815 ribu bph di APBN 2017.

Sekretaris Satuan Kerja Khusus Pelaksana Kegiatan Hulu Minyak dan Gas Bumi (SKK Migas) Budi Agustiono menyatakan, gagalnya pencapaian target lifting disebabkan faktor cuaca buruk sehingga kapal tanker pengangkut minyak mentah (crude) gagal merapat di FSO Gagak Rimang. Karena stasiun penampung kelebihan kapasitas, ExxonMobil mengurangi produksi minyak di Blok Cepu dari 200 ribu bph menjadi 50 ribu bph selama sepekan.

"Selain faktor cuaca, kontraktor kontrak kerja sama (KKKS) terkendala sejumlah peraturan daerah. Misalnya, pembatasan pengiriman crude dengan truk dari awalnya 10 truk menjadi 5 truk dengan alasan mengganggu masyarakat,” katanya.

Meski pencapaian lifting di bawah target, realisasi produksi minyak nasional pada akhir Maret mencapai 815.600 bph. Karena itu, Budi optimistis target lifting yang ditetapkan pemerintah dalam APBN 2017 bisa tercapai.

Sentimen positif didapatkan dari Lapangan Banyu Urip di Blok Cepu yang pada akhir Maret mampu memproduksi 205.1 19 bph atau melebihi target 201 . 1 55 bph. Enam proyek migas juga mulai berproduksi pada kuartal pertama tahun ini. 

Meski demikian, produksinya masih kecil karena pada tahap awal onstream. Proyek-proyek itu adalah Ario Damar-Sriwijaya (Tropik Energi Pandan), Kepodang Phase II (Petronas Carigali Muriah Ltd), Ridho (Odira Energy Karang Agung), Cikarang Tegal Pacing (Pertamina BP), PHE 12 (PHE WMO), dan CPP 2 (PHE WMO). 

Pada Kepodang Phase II tidak ada penambahan produksi. Sebab, proyek tersebut merupakan modifikasi fasilitas untuk mempertahankan produksi supaya tetap berada pada level saat ini. Di luar enam proyek itu, ada dua proyek yang diharapkan onstream pada April Yakni, SKG Musi Timur dan Paku Gajah yang dioperasikan Pertamina EP Kapasitas produksi SKG Musi Timur sebesar 150 juta kaki kubik per hari(mmscfd), sedangkan Paku Gajah 45 juta kaki kubik per hari.

Di sisi lain, realisasi lifting  gas sampai akhir Maret melebihi target. Targetnya 6.440 mmscfd, sedangkan realisasinya 6.503 mmscfd. Sampai akhir Februari, KKKS produksi sudah merealisasikan pengeboran 19 sumur pengembangan, 1 19 kegiatan kerja ulang, dan 4.350 perawatan sumur.

Jawa Pos, Page-5, Saturday, April, 8, 2017

Total stocks in the Mahakam block is not Changed

Total Group CEO Patrick Pouyanne visit to several government offices in Jakarta, yesterday. Operator company officials Mahakam block in East Kalimantan, met with the Coordinating Minister for maritime Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Arcandra Tahar, and President Director of PT Pertamina Elia Massa Manik. One of the agenda brought in his visit is to discuss the Mahakam block.

At these meetings, Patrick deliver total position related to an offer from the Indonesian government through Pertamina. In the largest gas blocks, the French oil and gas company has a participating interest (PI) alongside Inpex Corporation of 30% post-2017.

"Through the Mahakam block, Total has contributed to the development in Indonesia for 49 years, invested more than US $ 30 billion, provide training to thousands of citizens of Indonesia, apply high standards of corporate social responsibility to the community, in an effort to become a producer of oil and gas to Indonesia , "he said.

However, at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Pertamina president director Elia Massa Manik said that the company still refuses Total and Inpex shareholding to 39%. It was responding to a statement Minister Ignasius Jonan ever opened an opportunity for the two carriers Mahakam block to have a stake greater than a predetermined.

"Still 30%. Earlier we were talking about that just that much. If Total and Inpex 39%, we get to how many? "Said Elijah.

PTPN III's former CEO said the company was appointed as the operator of Block Mahakam as of January 1, 2018. There is no discussion about changing the status of discussions with operators in total and the Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources.

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Saham Total di Blok Mahakam tidak Berubah

CEO Total Group Patrick Pouyanne melawat ke beberapa kantor pemerintah di Jakarta, kemarin. Petinggi perusahaan operator Blok Mahakam di Kalimantan Timur tersebut menemui Menteri Koordinator Bidang Kemaritiman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Wakil Menteri Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral (ESDM) Arcandra Tahar, dan Direktur Utama PT Pertamina Elia Massa Manik. Salah satu agenda yang dibawa dalam kunjungannya ialah mendiskusikan Blok Mahakam.

Pada pertemuan-pertemuan tersebut, Patrick menyampaikan posisi Total terkait dengan tawaran dari pemerintah Indonesia melalui Pertamina. Di blok gas terbesar itu, perusahaan migas asal Prancis tersebut memiliki participating interest (PI) bersama Inpex Corporation sebesar 30% pasca 2017.

“Melalui Blok Mahakam, Total telah berkontribusi dalam pembangunan di Indonesia selama 49 tahun, berinvestasi lebih dari US$30 miliar, memberikan training kepada ribuan warga Indonesia, menerapkan standar tinggi tanggung jawab sosial perusahaan kepada masyarakat, dalam upaya menjadi produsen minyak dan gas utama bagi Indonesia,” katanya.

Namun, di Kantor Kementerian ESDM, Direktur Utama Pertamina Elia Massa Manik menjelaskan pihaknya tetap menolak kepemilikan saham Total dan Inpex menjadi 39%. Hal itu menanggapi pernyataan Menteri ESDM Ignasius Jonan yang pernah membuka kesempatan kepada dua operator Blok Mahakam itu untuk memiliki saham lebih besar dari yang sudah ditentukan sebelumnya. 

“Masih 30%. Tadi kita bicarakan yang hanya segitu. Kalau Total and Inpex 39%, kita mendapat dapat berapa banyak?” kata Elia.

Mantan Dirut PTPN III itu mengatakan Pertamina ditunjuk menjadi operator Blok Mahakam per 1 Januari 2018. Tidak ada pembahasan tentang perubahan status operator dalam diskusi bersama Total dan Wakil Menteri ESDM tersebut.

Media Indonesia, Page-17, Friday, April, 7, 2017

BPK detect Wastage in Energy Projects Happen project peculation in electricity and gas supply.

Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) found problems in the construction of 10 thousand megawatt power plant and supply chain management of oil and gas. According to the CPC Chairman Harry Azhar Azis, the problem arises due to no proper planning and adequate internal control, either by PT PLN and the Special Unit of Upstream Oil and Gas (SKK Migas)

Especially for PLN, Harry, this issue raises the Rp 609.54 billion and US $ 78.69 million for the construction of Steam Power (power plant) "That does not provide benefits, said Harry. Harry added, also do not impose fines power plant construction work delays in the completion of Rp 704.87 billion and US $ 102.26 million

BPK, checking power development project of 10 thousand megawatts period 2006-2015, concludes PLN has not been able to plan appropriately and not able to ensure compliance with the provisions of the course of the project as well as the technical requirements specified. Harry said the case is gaining attention is the BPK power plant Tanjung Balai Karimun, Ambon power plant, power plant 2 West Nusa Tenggara, Lombok, Kalimantan Barat And Power Plant 2 stalled. There is also a power plant project in West Kalimantan 1 potentially abandoned.

As for SKK Migas, the CPC summed up the supply chain management and the procurement of goods / services by contractors Sama (PSC) is not supported by an adequate system of internal control and has not been implemented in accordance with the provisions.

BPK also found peculation Rp 3.63 billion due to the cost of the 4th EPC project review by an independent consultant as well as the potential price expensiveness for hire operations support worth US $ 41.89 million. To resolve the problem in SKK Migas, the CPC requested the Chairman of the Supervisory Commission SKK Migas provide a warning letter to the leadership to more carefully consider the provisions on procurement of goods and services.

BPK also asked the head of SKK Migas PSC warned leaders to submit periodic reports and does not charge a consultant to the operational costs. To the Board PLN, the CPC recommends to assess the planning, implementation, and operation of 10 thousand megawatt power plant project. Directors are also required to account for the additional costs for the entire power plant 10 thousand megawatts to its shareholders and penalize organizers and officials responsible activities are less careful.

Responding to the findings, a spokesman for the PLN, Made Suprateka, said it will conduct an assessment to evaluate the continuation of the stalled project. While SKK Migas said it would undertake remedial measures, such as reviewing the recording of data / information and wrote to the PSC's national capacity in order to fulfill the obligation to submit statements.

SKK Migas also suggested the appointment of a consultant in order to evaluate and the results are used as data for decision-making.

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BPK Mendekteksi Pemborosan di Proyek Energi 

Terjadi pemborosan uang negara di proyek listrik dan suplai migas.

Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan (BPK) menemukan masalah dalam pembangunan pembangkit listrik 10 ribu megawatt serta pengelolaan rantai suplai minyak dan gas. Menurut Ketua BPK Harry Azhar Azis, masalah ini muncul akibat tidak ada perencanaan yang tepat dan pengendalian internal yang memadai, baik oleh PT PLN maupun Satuan Kerja Khusus Pelaksana Kegiatan Usaha Hulu Minyak dan Gas Bumi (SKK Migas)

Khusus untuk PLN, Harry, masalah ini menimbulkan pengeluaran sebesar Rp 609,54 miliar dan US$ 78,69 juta untuk pembangunan Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Uap (PLTU) “Yang tidak memberikan manfaat, kata Harry. Harry menambahkan, juga belum mengenakan denda keterlambatan penyelesaian pekerjaan pembangunan PLTU Sebesar Rp 704,87 miliar dan US$ 102,26 juta

BPK, yang memeriksa proyek percepatan pembangunan pembangkit listrik 10 ribu megawatt periode 2006-2015, menyimpulkan PLN belum mampu merencanakan secara tepat dan belum bisa menjamin kesesuaian jalannya proyek dengan ketentuan serta kebutuhan teknis yang ditetapkan. Harry mengatakan kasus yang mendapat perhatian BPK ialah pembangunan PLTU Tanjung Balai Karimun, PLTU Ambon, PLTU 2 Nusa Tenggara Barat di Lombok, Serta PLTU Kalimantan Barat 2 yang mangkrak. Ada juga proyek PLTU Kalimantan Barat 1 yang berpotensi terbengkalai. 

Adapun untuk SKK Migas, BPK menyimpulkan pengelolaan rantai suplai dan pelaksanaan pengadaan barang/jasa oleh kontraktor kontrak kerja Sama (KKKS) belum didukung sistem pengendalian internal yang memadai serta belum dilaksanakan sesuai dengan ketentuan.

BPK pun menemukan pemborosan uang negara senilai Rp 3,63 miliar akibat biaya review proyek EPC-4 oleh konsultan independen serta potensi kemahalan harga atas sewa kapal penunjang operasi senilai US$ 41,89 juta. Untuk menyelesaikan masalah di SKK Migas, BPK meminta Ketua Komisi Pengawas SKK Migas memberikan surat peringatan kepada pimpinan untuk lebih cermat memperhatikan ketentuan mengenai pengadaan barang dan jasa. 

BPK juga rneminta Kepala SKK Migas memperingatkan pimpinan KKKS untuk menyampaikan laporan berkala serta tidak membebankan biaya konsultan ke dalam biaya operasional. Kepada Direksi PLN, BPK merekomendasikan untuk mengkaji perencanaan, pelaksanaan, serta operasi proyek PLTU 10 ribu megawatt. Direksi juga diminta mempertanggungjawabkan biaya tambahan untuk seluruh PLTU 10 ribu megawatt kepada pemegang saham serta memberi sanksi kepada para pelaksana kegiatan dan pejabat bertanggung jawab yang kurang cermat.

Menanggapi temuan BPK, juru bicara PLN, Made Suprateka, menyatakan akan melakukan assessment untuk mengevaluasi kelanjutan proyek yang mangkrak. Sedangkan SKK Migas menyatakan akan melakukan langkah-langkah perbaikan, seperti mengkaji pencatatan data/ informasi kapasitas nasional dan menyurati KKKS agar memenuhi kewajiban penyampaian Iaporan.

SKK Migas juga menyatakan penunjukan konsultan dalam rangka evaluasi dan hasilnya digunakan sebagai data untuk pengambilan keputusan.

Koran Tempo, Page-17, Friday, April, 7, 2017

Petronas may use Shell site for LNG

Malaysia’s Petroliam Nasional Bhd. may be looking at building a US$27 billion liquefied natural gas export (LNG) terminal in northwestern Canada on the site of an abandoned Royal Dutch Shell Plc. energy project, according to the company’s chief executive officer.

While Petronas, as the state owned company is known, has yet to make a financial decision to move forward with its Pacific Northwest LNG project in British Columbia, Shell’s Ridley Island site “could be one of the options” for a location for the complex, chief executive officer Wan Zulkiliee Wan Ariffin said in an interview in Kuala Lumpur last Friday.

The Pacific Northwest LNG project won Canadian government approval in September following more than three years of regulatory reviews and strident opposition from environmentalists, scientists and indigenous communities. At the same time, the project’s facing economic headwinds with 18 gas export proposals in the province stalled by a global glut and plunging prices.

Shell said March 10 that it had dropped an LNG project on Ridley Island, acquired as part of its merger with BG Group. The island is next to the islet where Petronas proposed its own terminal. Petronas had already been looking at moving the project’s docking facilities to Ridley in a modification that would help to both quell local opposition and potentially save as much as $1 billion by eliminating the need for a bridge over a sensitive marine area.

Petronas is carrying out a “total review” before deciding whether to move forward with the LNG plant so that. “When We build the project, it will be a competitive LNG producer compared to the other North American producers,” Wan Zulkiflee said in an interview in Kuala Lumpur.

If built, Petronas’s terminal would be the largest private investment in British Columbia’s history. The sheer size ofthe project has turned it into a campaign issue ahead of a provincial poll in May. BC Premier Christy Clark has faced criticism for promises of LNG prosperity that have failed to materialize. Of the more than 20 projects the government once said were planned in the province, one smaller one is getting built. Her main opponent has pledged to find “a better place” for Petronas’ project if elected.

Petronas, which bought Progress Energy Resources Corp. for 5.2 billion Canadian dollar in 2012 to take control of gas fields that would supply the LNG export terminal, appears to be in no rush to make a final decision. “You know why? Because today; we are producing around half a billion standard cubic feet a day that we are selling into the domestic market,” said Wan Zulkiflee. “We are earning cash.”

No Objections

None of Petronas’ partners China Petrochemical Corp., Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Indian Oil Corp. and Brunei National Petroleum Co. have contested this slow approach, Wan Zulkiflee said.

“This is really what I would call a generational decision,” he said. “It will really shape how Petronaswill be as an LNG exporter in years to come.”

    Petronas is also undertaking a review of all its assets, Wan Zulkiflee said, adding that “if they don’t fit, then we will have to look at options on how to improve them or divest them.”

The company is the midst of completing an asset sale in Algeria, he said, without giving details. Non-oil and gas assets account less than 5 percent of the group’s total of 603.3 billion ringgit ($136 billion). he said.

Petronas may consider buying some shares in Saudi Aramco’s initial public offering if it’s invited, he said. “As of to date, we have not been invited. Anybody who invites us, we will look at it.”

Saudi Aramco’s first-time share sale, which could be the world’s biggest-ever IPO, will probably take place in the second half of 2018, according to chief executive officer Amin Nasser. The Middle Eastern government plans to list shares in Saudi Arabia and at least one foreign stock exchange that could include London, New York, Tokyo, Singapore or Hong Kong.

Jakarta Post, Page-16, Wednesday, Apr, 5, 2017

CNOOC Gas Supply to Power Plant Cilegon

China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) to supply gas to Gas Steam Power Plant (power plant) Cilegon with a capacity of 740 megawatts (MW) of 80 billion British thermal units per day (BBTUD). Besides CNOOC, Cilegon power plant gas supplied from PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk sebesar30 BBTUD.

"The gas supply to power three turbine power plant with a capacity of 500 MW Cilegon. First, we get a supply of Clari CNOOC One of PGN. The price of gas to the power plant around USD6,7 per BBTUD Cilegon, "said General Manager of PT Indonesia Power UJ P Zuhdi Rahmanto Cilegon power plant.

According to him, the current capacity of electricity generated from the power plant of 660-665 MW Cilegon channeled to meet the needs of the industrial area in Banten. The electric power is channeled through

150 kilovolt transmission lines that interconnect connected to the Java-Bali electricity system.

"Our electricity production focus to meet the needs of industry in Banten. It is Indonesia Power gas plant only to meet electricity demand, especially in Banten, "he said.

In addition to the Cilegon power plant, a subsidiary of PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) also operates a number of plants mostly use coal fuel, among other things, plant listrick steam power (power plant) Labuhan, Suralaya and Lontar power plant. "In the performance efficiency of Cilegon power plant enough either due to gas, "he said.

Head of Gas Plant at CNOOC SES Ltd. Muhammad Salman said that the gas sale and purchase agreement (GSA) between PLN and CNOOC SES implemented since December 12, 2014 and will expire on September 5, 2018. For the first phase of gas supply of 50 BBTUD, followed by a second phase as many as 30 BBTUD, so that the overall total of 80 BBTUD.

"Gas piped from the field SES (South East Sumatra) through a subsea pipeline. Gas production Block SES currently at 120 MMSCPD, "he said. Related term contract GSA to be discharged, CNOOC SES claims remain to continue supply. However, it was still awaiting an order from the Directorate General of Oil and Gas at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources ( EMR). "We're up to now not get referrals. However, based on the information still to be continued," he said.

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CNOOC Pasok Gas ke PLTGU Cilegon

China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) memasok gas ke Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Gas Uap (PLTU) Cilegon yang berkapasitas 740 megawatt (MW) sebesar 80 miliar british thermal unit per hari (BBTUD). Selain CNOOC, gas PLTGU Cilegon juga dipasok dari PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk sebesar30 BBTUD.

”Pasokan gas untuk menggerakkan tiga turbin PLTGU Cilegon dengan kapasitas 500 MW. Pertama, kami mendapatkan pasokan clari CNOOC Satu lagi dari PGN. Harga gas sampai ke PLTGU Cilegon sekitar USD6,7 per BBTUD,” kata General Manager PT Indonesia Power UJ P PLTGU Cilegon Zuhdi Rahmanto.

Menurut dia, saat ini kapasitas listrik yang dihasilkan dari PLTGU Cilegon sebesar 660-665 MW dialirkan untuk mencukupi kebutuhan kawasan industri di Banten. Adapun daya listrik disalurkan melalui jalur transmisi 150 kilovolt yang secara interkoneksi terhubung dengan sistem kelistrikan Jawa-Bali.

”Produksi listrik kami fokuskan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan industri di Banten. lni merupakan pembangkit gas Indonesia Power satu-satunya untuk memenuhi kebutuhan listrik, khususnya di Banten,” kata dia.

Di samping PLTGU Cilegon, anak usaha PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) ini juga mengoperasikan sejumlah pembangkit sebagian besar menggunakan bahan bakar batu bara, di antaranya, pembangkit listrik tenaga uap (PLTU) Labuhan, PLTU Suralaya, dan PLTU Lontar. "Secara efisiensi kinerja PLTGU Cilegon cukup baik karena menggunakan gas,” ujarnya.

Head of Gas Plant at CNOOC SES Ltd Muhammad Salman mengatakan bahwa perjanjian jual-beli gas (PJBG) antara PLN dan CNOOC SES dilaksanakan sejak 12 Desember 2014 dan akan berakhir pada 5 September 2018. Untuk fase pertama pasokan gas sebesar 50 BBTUD, dilanjutkan fase kedua sebanyak 30 BBTUD, sehingga total keseluruhan 80 BBTUD.

”Gas disalurkan dari lapangan SES (South East Sumatera) melalui pipa bawah laut. Produksi gas Blok SES saat ini sebesar 120 MMSCPD,"katanya. Terkait masa kontrak PJBG yang akan habis, CNOOC SES mengaku tetap akan melanjutkan pasokan. Namun, pihaknya masih menunggu surat perintah dari Direktorat Jenderal Minyak dan Gas Bumi Kementerian Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral (ESDM). ”Kami sampai sekarang belum mendapatkan arahan. Tapi, berdasarkan informasi tetap akan dilanjutkan,” katanya.

Koran Sindo, Page-8, Friday, Apr, 7, 2017