Indonesia has announced plans to increase its production of oil, natural gas, and coal, according to officials from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. The policy, outlined in ministry documents released in June 2026, aims to boost economic growth and energy security, with new projects expected to launch in 2026 and 2027. Indonesia, with the world’s fourth largest population, is reversing a decade-long decline in hydrocarbon output, according to the ministry. [1]
The government approved licenses for new oil blocks in the Natuna Sea and coal mines in Kalimantan, according to ministry documents. Energy Minister Arifin Tasrif said the country plans to increase crude oil production by 12% and coal production by 8% over the next two years. In November 2025, Indonesia launched an initiative to develop 108 untapped oil and gas basins, aiming to nearly double crude output to 1 million barrels per day by 2029, as reported by NaturalNews.com. [2]
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