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Indonesia to cut natural gas exports to S'pore from Oct. 24, 2026, days after minister warns of curbs on countries that ‘disrespect’ it
Only Singapore will be affected by the cuts so far.
October 24, 2026, 11:19 AM
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Indonesia will begin cutting natural gas exports to Singapore by 31 billion British thermal units per day (BBTUD) from Oct. 24, said SKK Migas chief Djoko Siswanto.
He made the announcement on Oct. 23, on the sidelines of an energy industry awards ceremony in Jakarta.
SKK Migas is Indonesia's upstream oil and gas regulator.
The announcement came just a day after Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition Bahlil Lahadalia threatened to stop energy exports to countries that "disrespect" it, though he did not name any specific country or dispute.
Only Singapore affected by cuts
According to CNBC Indonesia, exports from Natuna would be reduced by 15 BBTUD, while another 16 BBTUD would be cut from supplies originating in Sumatra.
According to Djoko, only Singapore would be affected by the cuts, as the relevant export pipelines are connected directly to the island.
In Parliament in September 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Trade) Gan Kim Yong said Indonesia is one of Singapore's main sources of natural gas imports.
He added that the current contracts they have with Indonesia expire at the end of 2028.
Stopping exports to countries that "disrespect" Indonesia
Earlier on Oct. 22, Bahlil said Jakarta would review its energy export agreements with countries that did not respect Indonesia.
"I will not hesitate to consider stopping exports to countries that do not respect Indonesia," he said.
He added that he would "conduct an evaluation" of Indonesia's current energy export contracts.
He also urged countries with issues with Indonesia to discuss them amicably and resolve them on the principle of mutual respect.
On Oct. 21, Bahlil also said he may consider not extending gas exports to neighbouring countries as Indonesia is in "survival mode".
"So, if other countries have different perspectives for us, they should be careful. I may also consider not extending my gas exports to neighbouring countries," he said. "Because we have to survive, we must first meet our domestic needs."
