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Indonesia announces major upgrade to its energy strategy: Doubling oil refining capacity to 1 million barrels per day

Indonesia announces major upgrade to its energy strategy: Doubling oil refining capacity to 1 million barrels per day

Mar 12, 2025

The ambitious plan, revealed by Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, marks a significant increase in capacity from the previous single refinery capacity of 500,000 barrels per day. This demonstrates Indonesia's determination to achieve energy self-sufficiency. Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia revealed the ambitious plan which marks a significant capacity increase from the previous refinery capacity. The country is determined to achieve energy independence. Indonesia currently imports approximately 1 million barrels per day of crude oil to meet its domestic energy requirements. The government hopes to reduce these imports significantly through the construction of strategic infrastructure. The new refineries, which will be situated on several islands including Kalimantan, Sulawesi and others, will ensure a more resilient and distributed energy supply throughout the Indonesian archipelago. The multi-site approach to construction aims at enhancing regional...

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