Key facts
- Indonesia reduced piped gas exports by 31 million standard cubic feet per day.
- The reduction represents about 8% of the 409.55 million supplied daily.
- Indonesia cited domestic electricity and industrial needs for the cuts.
- The cuts are within minimum contractual limits, according to Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia.
- Singapore's Energy Market Authority stated the total reduction amounted to 17 BBTUD over 18 days.
Indonesia has defended its decision to cut natural gas exports to Singapore, citing domestic electricity and industrial needs and arguing that the reduction remains within contractual limits. Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated on October 26 that the reduction of 31 million standard cubic feet per day is within the minimum limits allowed under existing agreements. He stressed that the cuts were due to maintenance-related shutdowns and domestic demand. Singapore's Energy Market Authority said the total reduction amounted to 17 BBTUD over 18 days, less than 2% of the Republic's daily gas demand. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that Singapore expects all parties to honor their contractual commitments.