Indonesia trims pipeline gas exports to Singapore by about 9%
Indonesia has redirected part of its pipeline gas from Singapore to domestic power plants after a blackout in Batam and Riau, regulator SKK Migas said.
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what happened
Starting Saturday, Indonesia reduced pipeline natural gas shipments to Singapore by 31 million standard cubic feet per day, according to upstream regulator SKK Migas. Of that, about 15 mmscfd comes from the Natuna field and 16 mmscfd from Sumatra, SKK Migas chairman Djoko Siswanto told Reuters.
He said the gas will now serve power needs in Batam, Bintan and Sumatra, a move meant to protect domestic electricity supply. The cut represents roughly 9% of pipeline deliveries to Singapore. Earlier this week, Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said domestic needs would take priority and that contracts would be reviewed.
why it matters
Singapore generates up to 95% of its electricity from natural gas, so lower pipeline flows raise its reliance on LNG and other supply. For Southeast Asian gas markets, the move signals that Indonesia's domestic demand now comes before exports.
market impact
Singapore gas and power: less pipeline supply means higher reliance on LNG and spot prices
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- Indonesia cuts pipeline gas exports to Singapore by about 9% — Reuters, 24 October 2026 at 08:55 UTC
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