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priority although recent progress has been slow. The target was to attain an RRR greater than 75 within 5 years through new reserves addition. Exploration timeframes from block award to
discovery to become 3-5 years, i.e. 2 times faster than current timeframes.
He identified that 84 of the problem with exploration was non-technical, indicating that processes need to be improved. Current regulations need to be reviewed and revised that are counter-
productive to encouraging investment in exploration.
In summary, some quick wins were achievable within 6 months – namely to establish greater
coordination between government, minister, provincial and regency municipal. In addition, to promote back the block-based ring-fencing PSC to substitute the POD
–based ring-fencing PSC, promote revisions on unconventional hydrocarbon contracts, and initiate government-led research
on Indonesian basins.
2.3 Plenary Session III
Theme: Cross-Sectoral Collaboration in Advancing the Natio al Oil a d Gas “e tor
Keynote Speaker: Monty Griyana, representing H.E. Sofyan Djalil - Coordinating Minister for the Economy R.I.
Speakers: 1.
H.E. Siti Nurbaya - Minister of Environment and Forestry R.I. 2.
Azhar Lubis – Deputy of Investment and Implementation Control of Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board BKPM
3. Taufiqurrahman Ruki - Acting Chairman, Corruption Eradication Commission KPK
4. Arsyadjuliandi Rahman - Acting Governor, Riau
5. Jon M. Gibbs - President and GM ExxonMobil Indonesia IPA Board Member
Moderator and Facilitator: Dewi Fortuna Anwar Pak Griyana, representing the Minister, noted that oil prices were half that of a year ago and that
regulatory measures need to be put in place to benefit the nation. Economic growth has slowed to 4.7 in Q1 2015, however the country is seeing an increase in demand of 50000 barrels per day. He
recognized that legal stability needs to be in place to safeguard the oil and gas industry and added that it was essential to ensure national energy security, including the emergency buffer zone.
In summary, he announced that there was to be a joint government and industry workshop to be held to define best practices for oil and gas development. This should provide the means to
strengthen coordination amongst all parties. 1. H.E. Siti Nurbaya
– Ministry of Environment and Forestry R.I.
The Minister announced that the process of merging the two ministries was still under process and that the key issue is the interface between oil and gas industry and the accompanying land issue, in
that potential reserves are located in forestry areas. The Law on temporary release of land can be used for mining activities, but for protected forest only, not for conservation forest.
He then reiterated the process involved in obtaining approval for mining oil and gas activities, namely to obtain initial approval from the Bupati Governor, followed by an application to the
ministry
– this can be a long process due to the many issues that need to be identified to protect the environment. Following the environmental assessment process, the actual award of a permit
can be expedited, taking only 15 days on average. However, if change is required, then laws must
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be revised. One recent initiative is to develop an integrated forestry oil and gas map to share projects and facilitate land acquisitions in potential areas holding reserves.
2. Hanung Harimba Rachman
