Indonesia

IT & Telecommunications

Qatar's Ooredoo enters AI infrastructure market with $800m Zankore investment

Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Ooredoo, a leading international telecommunications company based in Qatar, has announced plans to invest about $800 million for a 49% stake in Zankore, an artificial intelligence computing platform being developed in Indonesia, thus marking its expansion into AI infrastructure in Southeast Asia.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Indonesia to add 30 GW of solar power, phase out 13 GW of diesel in 2026

Sun, 16 Aug 2026

Indonesia will build 30 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity and phase out 13 GW of diesel-fired power plants in 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen national energy self-reliance, President Prabowo Subianto said.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Baker Hughes wins subsea contract for Indonesia’s Kutei Northern Hub

Wed, 12 Aug 2026

Baker Hughes has secured a major contract from Searah North Ganal, a subsidiary of Searah, a joint venture between Eni and PETRONAS, to provide subsea production systems and digital solutions for the Kutei Northern Hub development offshore Indonesia.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Indonesia starts $15bn ultra-deepwater gas project

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

Indonesia has begun construction of the $15 billion Makassar Strait North Hub, a national strategic project designed to unlock ultra-deepwater gas reserves and boost energy sector growth.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

SalamAir launches direct Muscat–Medan flights

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

SalamAir launched its first direct Muscat–Medan flight on July 3, 2026, entering the Indonesian market. The service operates twice weekly using Airbus A320neo aircraft, expanding its Southeast Asia network and improving regional connectivity.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Indonesia’s Abadi Masela LNG project to generate $37.8bn in state revenue

Sun, 19 Jul 2026

Indonesia expects the Abadi Masela Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project to generate around $37.8 billion in direct state revenue, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Indonesia eyes $10.8bn savings as B50 biodiesel expands

Sun, 19 Jul 2026

Indonesia's mandatory B50 biodiesel programme is expected to save the country around Rp170 trillion ($10.8 billion) in foreign exchange in 2026, as the government accelerates efforts to strengthen energy security and reduce reliance on imported fuel.

Energy, Oil & Gas

SLB OneSubsea to deliver 94.6 km umbilical system for Indonesia offshore field

Sun, 12 Jul 2026

SLB announced that its OneSubsea joint venture has secured a contract from Eni North Ganal to deliver a steel tube umbilical system for the Kutei North Hub field development offshore East Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Indonesia, Kuwait strengthen strategic energy partnership

Sun, 21 Jun 2026

Indonesia and Kuwait have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in energy security amid growing global economic and geopolitical challenges.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Indonesia introduces new palm oil regulation ahead of 2027 implementation

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Indonesia has introduced a new palm oil export regulation that will centralise overseas shipments through designated state-owned enterprises from January 2027, while providing a six-month transition period for private businesses to adapt to the new framework.