Kuala Langsa Gas Potential - Mature 3 TCF

PT Medco Energi predicts Kuala Langsa and Matang gas field potential in Block A, East Aceh district, Aceh province, ranging from 2-3 trillion cubic feet (TCF).

"Apart from the three fields we are working on, there is great potential in the two fields to meet the needs of gas for power generation for the next 15 years," said Medmi Energi President Director Hilmi Panigoro in Banda Aceh, Friday (21/7).

The statement was delivered on the sidelines of Public Lecture and Potential Seminar on Gas Block A for Power Plant in Aceh and Northern Sumatra which was filled directly by Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ignasius Jonan at AAC Dayan Dawood, Darussalam, Banda Aceh.

Hilmi explained that the development of the two fields will be able to produce gas to meet the electricity needs of 1,000-1,200 MW with a term of up to 15 years.

"The development of this field will also provide substantial revenue potential for the Central and Regional Government," he said.

He said the development would also bring other benefits to the people of Aceh such as creating jobs, employment of local workers and attracting investors and accelerating development in the province.

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Potensi Cas Kuala Langsa - Matang 3 TCF

PT Medco Energi memprediksi potensi gas lapangan Kuala Langsa dan Matang di Blok A, Kabupaten Aceh Timur, Provinsi Aceh, berkisar pada 2-3 trillion cubic feet (TCF).

“Selain dari tiga lapangan yang sedang kami garap ada potensi besar di dua lapangan itu untuk memenuhi kebutuhan gas pembangkit listrik lebih kurang 15 tahun mendatang,” kata Presiden Direktur PT Medco Energi, Hilmi Panigoro di Banda Aceh, Jumat (21/7).

Pernyataan itu disampaikannya di sela-sela Kuliah Umum dan Seminar Potensi Gas Blok A Untuk Pembangkit Listrik di Aceh dan Sumatera Bagian Utara yang diisi langsung Menteri Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral (ESDM) Ignasius Jonan di AAC Dayan Dawood, Darussalam, Banda Aceh. 

Hilmi jelaskan pengembangan kedua lapangan tersebut akan mampu menghasilkan gas untuk memenuhi kebutuhan listrik sekitar 1.000-1.200 MW dengan jangka waktu sampai 15 tahun.

“Pengembangan lapangan ini juga akan memberikan potensi pendapatan yang cukup besar bagi Pemerintah Pusat dan daerah,” katanya.

Ia mengatakan pengembangan tersebut juga akan membawa manfaat lainnya bagi masyarakat Aceh seperti terciptanya lapangan kerja, penyerapan tenaga kerja lokal dan menarik investor serta mempercepat pembangunan di provinsi setempat.

Investor Daily, Page-9, Saturday, July 22, 2017