Global LNG Info Analytics has recently reviewed Indonesia’s short- and long-term plans for LNG exports. This is a summary of its study (1) and its implications for both domestic energy security and global LNG markets.

 

Indonesia is gradually reducing LNG export quotas to prioritize surging domestic demand-especially from the power sector. With domestic consumption now accounting for nearly 70% of total gas use, the government is redirecting volumes from exports to local needs, while expanding infrastructure and reviewing contracts.

 

Indonesian government emphasized that domestic needs must take precedence, underscoring its commitment to energy security.
📈 Winners:
· Indonesian power & industrial sectors
· Alternative exporters (Qatar, US, Australia)
· Spot market traders
⚠ Losers:
· Asian buyers (Japan, South Korea, China, SE Asia)
· Upstream investors in Indonesia
· Global LNG contracts stability

 

👉 Strategic takeaway: Indonesia’s pivot reflects a global trend: resource nationalism and energy security trumping export commitments. For buyers, diversification is no longer optional. For competitors, it’s an opportunity to capture market share in Asia.

 

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(1) The study’s results report is available for our subscribers at here

 

 

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