Indonesia

An official revealed that Indonesia was working on a special scheme for imports and a regulatory framework in order to fulfill its 'plan' to import 150,000,000 barrels of oil from Russia this year. Data shows only one shipment had reached the country. The announcement last?month of the Russian 'import deal,' which is part of Indonesian attempts to offset shortages caused by the Iran War, came after President Prabowo met with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The market views the goal as ambitious even with the framework already in place. To deliver 150 million barrels by the end of January, it...

G.O.I., a Cypriot private equity fund, has agreed to purchase the Sicilian oil refiner ISAB. The Italian group Energy said Wednesday that the Iran War has revealed Europe's dependence on the Gulf to supply jet fuel and refined products. Ludoil is the jet fuel supplier to Rome's Fiumicino airport. The Morattis family of Italy and the Brachetti Perettis family in Azerbaijan sold their oil refineries recently to Vitol, a commodity trader. Ludoil had already begun discussions with G.O.I. When the United States and Israel struck Iran on February 28, they used ISAB to generate energy. Ludoil was founded in 1954...

Indonesia's Financial Services Authority said that on Wednesday, there was no panic sale of shares following MSCI's removal of?six companies from its Indonesia Global Standard Index. They added that they would continue their efforts to reformate the stock market. After a review of the MSCI Indonesia Index, the index provider announced that Amman Mineral International and Chandra 'Asri'Pacific had been removed from it. Dian Swastatika Sentosa was also removed, as well as Barito Renewables Energy, Petrindo Jaya Kreasi, and Sumber Alfaria. On Wednesday, the Jakarta Composite Index fell by up to 1.92% and reached its lowest level in more than...

India's palm oils imports dropped 27% in April to a "one-year low" as refiners slowed purchases due to the sluggishness of demand from institutional buyers, and recent price increases that reduced its discount to competing oils. India's palm oil imports fell 27% to a?one-year low in April, as sluggish demand?from institutional buyers and a recent price rally that eroded?its discount to rival oils prompted refiners to curb purchases, five dealers said. Dealer estimates show that palm oil imports dropped to 505,000 tons in April from 689.462 tons in march. Imports of soyoil rose by 24% in April, compared to March,...

?U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said at a Pentagon press briefing that forces in the Middle East were 'postured' to re-start combat operations if Iran refused to agree to a peaceful deal. He said, "You Iran can choose a prosperous, golden future. We hope you will do this for the people of Iran." "But if Iran chooses badly, they will face a blockade, and bombs being dropped on their infrastructure, power, and energy." U.S. forces have imposed a blockade against all ships attempting to enter or exit Iran as part of a campaign to press Tehran into a deal. "We...

The current conflict in Iran could turn into a global crisis if major countries like the United States and China continue to make miscalculations, and retreat to narrow interests. The price of crude is a major focus of media attention. Brent crude futures, the benchmark, jumped as high as 20%, to $111.04 per barrel, the highest level since July 2022. The price of refined fuels like gasoline, diesel and jet fuel has risen even more than crude oil, but this is still not as alarming to consumers. Jet fuel was the main driver of the explosive increase in refined products...

Indonesia's Finance Minister?said? on Monday that the country will absorb the shock of a rise in oil prices by increasing the allocation to fuel subsidies and using the state budget. Indonesia has budgeted 381.3 billion rupiah (22.50billion dollars) for energy subsides and to compensate Pertamina, the state energy company and PLN, the utility company for their efforts to maintain some fuel and electricity prices at an affordable level. The budget is based on assumptions that Indonesian crude oil prices will average $70 per barrel in 2026 and the average rupiah rate of exchange for dollars will be 16,500. Oil prices...

The United States, China and other major countries are making miscalculations, and retreating to their narrow interests, which threaten to turn the conflict in Iran into an international crisis for the supply of refined oil products. The media focuses a lot on the price for crude oil. Brent crude futures, which are the benchmark, jumped up to 20% in the early Asian trading on Monday, reaching $111.04 per barrel. This is the highest level since July 2022. The price of refined fuels, such as gasoline, jet fuel and diesel, has risen even more than crude oil. These are the fuels...

The U.S. and Israel war against?Iran disrupted oil imports from the Middle East into?Asia. Some Asian refineries had to reduce their runs, while petrochemical firms declared force majeure. The newest developments are listed below: Zhejiang Petrochemical Corp, a major ?Chinese ?refiner backed by Saudi Aramco, has shut a 200,000-barrel-per-day unit, bringing forward maintenance in response to the Middle East conflict's impact on crude supply. Two industry sources said that FREP (Fujian Refining and Petrochemical Co.), a Chinese refiner backed up by Aramco and operating its 80,000 bpd unit – its smallest – had shut down its 80,000 bpd unit for...

The U.S. Commerce Department will announce a preliminary decision Monday on whether to impose antisubsidy duty on solar 'cells and panels' imported from India, Laos, and Indonesia. This announcement is one of two that the agency will make in the next few weeks regarding a trade dispute brought by a small group in the U.S. solar industry. Commerce will 'likely make final decisions later this year. The decision on Monday will examine whether the companies in these three countries have received unfair government subsidies, which make American products less competitive. Commerce will make a decision on a separate issue next...

Local media reported that the Indonesian government would ask coal'miners with special contracts' to supply a greater portion of their production domestically, as they are expected to receive their 'full output quota request. Kontan, citing a senior energy ministry official, reported that the government wanted 75 million metric tonnes of coal supplied to the state utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara in early 2026 from holders of the first-generation 'contract of works' deals, and state-controlled 'coal miner's. A contract of works is a long-term agreement between the government and miners that has specific rules. This includes taxes. Tri Winarno, an official at...

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated on Monday the $7.4-billion?upgrade to Pertamina’s Balikpapan Refinery. This upgrade increased the facility’s capacity for refining from 260,000 barrels per day to 360,000, making it the largest refinery in the country. Pertamina, Indonesia's state-owned energy company, has spent years improving its refinery capacity and efficiency to meet the rising demand for energy in the country. Energy Minister Bahlil lahadalia stated that the upgrade would enable the refinery's production to increase of 92-octane and 95-octane?and 98?octane?gasoline. He said that private retailers will buy local products made by Pertamina. He did not give a timeframe. Bahlil stated...

The Iran War has impacted crude oil and natural gas markets. However, the impact on coal prices has been muted. Prices for thermal grades are quietly rising to multi-year highs. The conflict between the United States of America and Iran has led to the loss of about 10% of crude oil and a fifth of LNG. However, the thermal coal supply has been largely unaffected by the conflict, despite the fact that the cost of shipping and producing has increased due to higher fuel prices. Coal prices are likely to be driven by a number of factors, including the Iran...

Although the Iran war has impacted crude oil and natural gas prices, its impact on coal has been muted. Prices for thermal grades are quietly rising to multi-year heights. The conflict between the United States of America and Iran has led to the loss of about 10% of world crude oil, and a fifth of LNG, but thermal coal supplies remain largely unaffected. Even though the cost of shipping and producing has increased due to higher fuel prices. Coal prices are not solely driven by the?Iran War. Other factors, such as low Chinese production and Indonesian regulations, may be more...

Two sources with knowledge of the issue said that Indonesia is planning to create a 'body' that will oversee the exports of certain commodities. This move is intended to?combat under-invoicing?and increase state revenue. The market has been spooked by the news, as Jakarta's main index fell 3.5% on Tuesday. Sources said that all exports of coal and palm oil will be handled by the state agency. Other strategic commodities are expected to follow. Indonesia is the largest exporter of palm oil and thermal coal in the world. They declined to be named as they weren't authorised by the government to...

Indonesia's Investment Ministry said that it had met with Agincourt Resources to discuss the?legal and environment aspects of operations at Martabe Gold Mine, after Jakarta revoked their mining permits because of environmental violations. Agincourt is a part of the conglomerate Astra International. Astra's largest shareholder is Jardine Matheson. The government revoked the permits of 28 companies after accusations that they had violated environmental laws, which led to the worsening of the floods last year in Sumatra. At least 1,200 people were killed. The sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia headed by Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani has created a new company called...

CNBC Indonesia reported Monday that Indonesia will require all natural resource exporters, starting January 1, to deposit and retain their foreign currency earnings at state-owned banks. The report was based on a government document. According to the new rules, which were introduced in January, exporters are required to keep for a minimum of one year all proceeds from the sale of natural resources such as coal, palm oil, and nickel, within the Indonesian bank system, including private-owned banks. Exporters who are reluctant to convert their proceeds into rupiah can use the money for business purposes if they exchange it. CNBC...

According to a copy seen on Wednesday, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has issued a decree to resume international carbon trading after a hiatus of four years. In 2021, the Southeast Asian country published carbon market regulations that focused more on compliance than voluntary markets. The regulation effectively ended all trading of carbon credits across borders, even those generated by large projects such as the Katingan Mentaya Conservation Project. Indonesia claimed that the moratorium allows the country to prioritise meeting its own greenhouse-gas reduction targets instead of selling the reductions abroad. The suspension was also a result of concerns that carbon...

Customs data released on Monday showed that China's imports of coal rose to their highest level in nine months, as domestic coal prices increased, making imported coal more affordable. However, shipments were still below the levels seen a year ago. China's General Administration of Customs reported that the country imported 46 million metric tonnes of coal last month. The decline in prices on the international market was responsible for the lower total of last month compared to September, when it was a record high. This record was broken in November. September 2024 is now the second highest month ever. The...

Two sources familiar with the matter on Tuesday said that the sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia has received more commitments for its "Patriot Bond" offering than the 50 trillion rupiah (3 billion dollars) target. The bonds were sold to companies in five- and seven-year tranches at a rate of 2%. This is lower than the 10-year government bond yield, which is around 6%. They will help finance Indonesia's energy programs, including waste-to-energy. One source said that the launch of the bond was originally scheduled for October 1, but it will be delayed. She did not give any details but stated...

Data from the General Administration of Customs showed that China's coal imports in July fell by 23% compared to a year ago, due to a limited demand for imports. The imports of coal in July were 35.61 millions metric tons. Although down on the previous year, this was a rebound from June's two-year-low as the hotter weather prompted higher air conditioning demands, which supported electricity consumption. The market will be watching to see if China takes concrete steps in the future to reduce production and curb oversupply at home. The National Energy Administration issued a document on July 20 calling...

Amitava Mukherjee, chairman of the Indian miner NMDC, said that it is looking for coking coal assets in Indonesia and Australia. Coking coal is a key ingredient used to make iron ore and styrene. India, which is the second largest producer of crude iron and steel in the world, imports 85% of coking coal. More than half of Australia's coking-coal imports are accounted for by the country. Mukherjee stated that the company views this as an opportunity for business. The negotiations (for explorations) are at different stages. Due to confidentiality, he did not reveal the specifics of these discussions. NMDC,...

The mining minister announced on Wednesday that an Indonesian regulation will increase the royalties mine companies pay on commodities like coal, nickel and copper as well as gold, tin, and gold. The regulation aims to improve industry governance by increasing royalties for metal products, such as nickel ore and nickel matte, based on prices. The Miners Group has urged the Government to reconsider this hike as they already struggle with increasing operational costs. Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said to reporters, "We are appreciating all the inputs, but we see the greater interest for our nation." He said that the regulation would...

The Indonesian mining ministry has said that it is looking at increasing the royalties mine companies pay for commodities such as nickel, copper, and coal. The proposal was made as Indonesia's newly formed government plans to make major budget changes, including the introduction of a free lunch program for schoolchildren. According to a YouTube video of a Saturday public consultation about the proposed changes, the ministry's Tri Winarno stated that the goal is to improve the governance of the industry. Indonesia is rich in natural resources. Mining is one of the major sources of income. The world's largest exporter of...