Pertamina's Historic Milestone in Rokan Block Exploration, a New Chapter in Indonesia's Oil and Gas Upstream Sector

Jakarta, July 21, 2023 - PT Pertamina (Persero) has achieved a historic milestone in Indonesia's oil and gas upstream sector by conducting the first exploration drilling in the Duri Field of Rokan Block using Unconventional Drilling technology. The Unconventional Drilling technology becomes the company’s significant effort to increase production and achieve the target of producing 1 million barrels of crude oil per day.

Nicke Widyawati, President Director of PT Pertamina (Persero), explained that Unconventional Drilling technology was successfully implemented in the United States (US) in 2010, transforming the US from a net importer to a net exporter within a decade. "The unconventional drilling technology application can boost Rokan Block's production to strengthen the national energy resilience while supporting the Government's goal of producing a million barrels of crude oil per day," said Nicke.

PT Pertamina Hulu Rokan, a Pertamina Upstream Subholding that manages the Duri Field in Rokan Block, has partnered with EOG Resources, a US company experienced in Unconventional Drilling technology. "With EOG's expertise, we can yield more significant oil and gas reserves to achieve national energy security," added Nicke.

The inaugural application of Unconventional Drilling technology took place in the North Duri Development (NDD) Area 14 Stage-1 of the Rokan Block. This new technology implementation is part of a new steam flood area development after Pertamina took over the Rokan Block’s management.

Pertamina, as a leading company in the energy transition, is committed to supporting the Net Zero Emission 2060 target by continuously promoting programs that directly impact the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) achievement. All these efforts align with Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) implementation across all Pertamina's business lines and operations.**