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After oil turbulence, something to cheer

Opinion 7 years ago

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After oil turbulence, something to cheer

After a turbulent eight weeks, during which crude oil lost nearly 30 percent of its value, a last minute deal between countries of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC countries to cut production is expected to lend some stability to the market.

Ready to accept technology

Opinion 7 years ago

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Ready to accept technology

Let us congratulate Dwi Soetjipto on his recent appointment as the new head of the Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Special Task Force (SKKMigas), although it is not clear how long he will be in this position if the new idea of establishing a special oil and gas body materializes.

Smart technology needs smart regulators

Opinion 7 years ago

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Smart technology needs smart regulators

The title of this opinion piece caught my ear when I was watching a debate that was held at the recent Bali Fintech conference, where President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo made an outstanding speech that was appreciated by many members attending.

Here goes the blame game for high energy imports

Opinion 7 years ago

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Here goes the blame game for high energy imports

The headline refers to an article in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 24, where the government is blaming state oil and gas company Pertamina as the main contributor for the country’s high trade deficit.

Pertamina gets Rokan oil block from Chevron. What does this tell us?

Opinion 7 years ago

Pertamina gets Rokan oil block from Chevron. What does this tell us?

Some have claimed that the decision lacked transparency.

Fear of resource nationalism

Editorial 7 years ago

Fear of resource nationalism

The same lack of transparency was evident in 2015, when the government granted Pertamina the Mahakam Block.

New law on non-tax receipts

Editorial 7 years ago

New law on non-tax receipts

PNBP accounts for more than 15 percent of total state revenue.

EDITORIAL: Time for recovery in oil industry

Editorial 7 years ago

EDITORIAL: Time for recovery in oil industry

Although the current price is still far from the historic high of $115 per barrel recorded in early 2014, many analysts predict the upward trend in crude oil prices will continue.

Foreign investment for oil exploration?

Opinion 7 years ago

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Foreign investment for oil exploration?

A highly respected geoscientist from Indonesia stated, “I want to know how it works, but if we continue to discuss this, we will never know if it works.” Therefore, the answer is to use the technology.

Indonesia puts high hopes in new antibribery guidelines

Business 7 years ago

Indonesia puts high hopes in new antibribery guidelines

The Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Special Task Force (SKKMigas) is putting high hopes in new management guidelines aimed at preventing bribery.

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