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Indonesia defends natural gas export cuts to Singapore

Indonesia has defended its decision to reduce natural gas exports to Singapore, citing increased domestic demand for electricity and industrial use. The country's Energy Minister, Bahlil Lahadalia, stated that the reduction of 31 million standard cubic feet per day is within the contractual limits and represents approximately 8% of the daily supply. AI

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Indonesia defends natural gas export cuts to Singapore

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP’s Asia desk ·

    Indonesia defends Singapore gas cuts, cites rising domestic needs and contractual limits

    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. The cuts came days after Indonesia’s energy minister warned that his country could stop …