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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Indonesia and Kuwait have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in energy security amid growing global economic and geopolitical challenges.
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.
Saudi Arabia and Indonesia reaffirmed tourism cooperation during a meeting in Toledo, Spain, focusing on boosting visitor flows, enhancing Hajj and Umrah experiences, and expanding leisure travel under their existing tourism partnership agreement.
Eni and Petronas have established Searah, a 50/50 joint venture combining key businesses in Indonesia and Malaysia, finalised seven months after their investment agreement and 16 months after signing a memorandum of understanding.
Indonesia plans to develop 100 GW of solar power capacity through a project valued at an estimated $71.3 billion, according to a report by the Indonesian News Agency (ANTARA).
