The China-based oil and gas company Petrochina began exploring to develop its business in the downstream sector. This step further strengthens the existence of a company that has 15 years operating in the country.
"There is a direction from the center (holding in China) to try to discuss with partners or stakeholders not only in up stream, but also downstream," said VP Government Relations of Petrochina Indonesia Budi Setiadi.
Budi said the downstream business is being explored as a refinery or distribution. Currently Petrochina continues to open opportunities with various parties to develop oil and gas business, including with PT Pertamina. "Petrochina will continue to develop operations in Indonesia, can also play in the refinery. Not only oil and gas, but chemical. Our technology and funds are ready, "he said.
Budi said that Petrochina's interest in the downstream sector of oil and gas is in line with the development of a company that has been operating for 15 years in Indonesia. "So it is not because the business in the upstream is sluggish," he said.
On the other hand, Budi said that Petrochina is also continuing to search for new oil and gas blocks in line with the end of Tuban block in February 2018. According to him, if there is an attractive and economical working area will be considered for acquisition. "We have had initial discussions with Pertamina which is a partner company in Tuban, talk business to business, what can enter again" said Budi.
Known, the working area of Tuban block East Java is owned by PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE) Tuban East Java by 50 percent, Petrochina International Java 25 percent and PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Tuban by 25 percent. Early this year, the government has decided to provide the management of the Tuban block to PHE.
Budi said, Petrochina in 2017 is targeting production of 80,000 - 85.000 BOEPD. This figure is down from 2016 by 90 BOEPD as the industry slows. "This is normal and natural, the industry is decreasing," said Budi.
IN INDONESIA
Petrochina Mulai Jajaki Bisnis Hilir Migas di lndonesia
Perusahaan migas asal Tiongkok, Petrochina mulai menjajaki untuk mengembangkan bisnis di sektor hilir. Langkah ini semakin mengokohkan keberadaan perseroan yang sudah 15 tahun beroperasi di Tanah Air.
“Sudah ada arahan dari pusat (holding di Tiongkok) untuk mencoba diskusi dengan mitra atau stakeholder tidak hanya di up stream (hulu), tapi juga di hilir (down stream),” kata VP Government Relations Petrochina Indonesia Budi Setiadi.
Budi mengatakan, bisnis sektor hilir yang dijajaki yakni kilang atau distribusi. Saat ini Petrochina terus membuka peluang dengan berbagai pihak untuk mengembangkan bisnis migas, termasuk dengan PT Pertamina. “Petrochina akan terus mengembangkan operasi di Indonesia, bisa juga main di refinery. Tidak hanya minyak dan gas, tapi chemical. Teknologi dan dana kami siap,” kata dia.
Budi mengatakan, ketertarikan Petrochina di sektor hilir migas sejalan berkembangnya perusahaan yang sudah 15 tahun beroperasi di Indonesia. “Jadi bukan karena bisnis di hulu sedang lesu,” kata dia.
Di sisi lain, Budi mengatakan, Petrochina juga terus mencari blok migas baru seiring akan berakhirnya blok Tuban pada Februari 2018. Menurutnya jika ada wilayah kerja yang menarik dan ekonomis akan dipertimbangkan untuk diakuisisi. “Kami sudah melakukan pembicaraan awal dengan Pertamina yang menjadi mitra perseroan di Tuban, bicara secara business to business, apa bisa masuk lagi” kata Budi.
Diketahui, wilayah kerja blok Tuban Jawa Timur dimiliki oleh PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE) Tuban East Java sebesar 50 persen, Petrochina International Java 25 persen dan PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Tuban sebesar 25 persen. Pada awal tahun ini, pemerintah sudah memtuskan untuk memberikan pengelolaan blok Tuban kepada PHE.
Budi mengatakan, Petrochina pada tahun 2017 menargetkan produksi 80.000 - 85.000 BOEPD. Angka ini turun dari 2016 sebesar 90 BOEPD seiring lesunya industri. “Ini normal dan natural, industrinya memang menurun,” kata Budi.
Investor Daily, Page-9, Tuesday, June 13, 2017
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