Once a key pillar of the Indonesian economy, the energy sector has declined in influence as oil and gas production has fallen. The hydrocarbons segment, which is valued at an estimated $20bn, contributed 3% to state revenues in 2016, down from 14% in 2014 and 25% in 2006. Yet the value of Indonesia’s energy sector cannot be reduced to its direct contribution to national GDP, as the power and...
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With investment in industrial zones, SEZs, infrastructure and priority industries set to increase in the coming years, Indonesia remains extremely well positioned to capitalise on its position as a regional leader.
Although fluctuations in international demand and pricing have put pressure on returns from Vietnam’s mining industry, the sector remains a magnet for foreign direct investment (FDI), a sign of confidence in its long-term prospects.
Articles & Analysis | Hydropower leads renewable energy push in PNG from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2017
Papua New Guinea’s rugged mountainous highlands are ideal for hydroelectric power generation, and the government has been keen to capitalise on its abundant hydro resources as it develops new renewable energy projects. A large number of hydropower projects are under the management of Kumul Consolidated Holdings (KCH), the statutory body...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Peter Botten, CEO, Oil Search: Interview from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2017
How will global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trends affect the industry in Papua New Guinea?
Interviews & Viewpoints | Andrew Barry, Managing Director, ExxonMobil PNG: Interview from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2017
Where is there potential for more downstream processing in Papua New Guinea’s energy sector?