Look for ExxonMobil Investment Opportunities to Meet Jokowi

ExxonMobil took over 100% of PT Federal Karyatama from the old shareholder, PT Mitra Pinasthika Mustika Tbk. The acquisition process is expected to further strengthen the position of PT ExxonMobil Lubricants Indonesia to market lubricants through a network of distributors throughout

Indonesian territory.

Meanwhile, ExxonMobil's Chief Executive Officer Darren Woods met with President Joko Widodo at Merdeka Palace on Thursday (8/11). In the meeting which began at around 09.00 to 09.30 WIB, the President was accompanied by Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Archandra Tahar and Maritime Coordinating Minister Luhut Binsar Panjaitan.

After the meeting, Arcandra said the meeting between ExxonMobil and President Jokowi discussed the development of investment in the oil company from the United States in Indonesia.

Banyu Urip Field, Cepu Block

"Their production [Banyu Urip Field, Cepu Block] is now much higher and expected. What is expected is 180,000 bpd, they are now 207,000 barrels per day, "Archandra said.

In addition, according to him, there is the potential for additional oil reserves. This is good news for Indonesia. In addition, Archandra said that Exxon's party appreciated investment in the oil sector in Indonesia. According to him, regulations that are based on convenience, certainty and efficiency in Indonesia are in line with US culture.

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Cari Peluang Investasi ExxonMobil Temui Jokowi

ExxonMobil mengambil alih PT Federal Karyatama sebesar 100% dari pemegang saham lama, yakni PT Mitra Pinasthika Mustika Tbk. Proses akuisisi diperkirakan semakin memperkuat posisi PT ExxonMobil Lubricants Indonesia untuk memasarkan pelumas melalui jaringan distributor di seluruh wilayah Indonesia.

Sementara itu, Chief Executive Officer ExxonMobil Darren Woods menemui Presiden Joko Widodo di Istana Merdeka, Kamis (8/11). Dalam pertemuan yang dimulai sekitar pukul 09.00 hingga 09.30 WIB itu, Presiden didampingi oleh Wakil Menteri Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral Archandra Tahar dan Menteri Koordinator Bidang Kemaritiman Luhut Binsar Panjaitan.

Seusai pertemuan, Arcandra mengatakan pertemuan antara ExxonMobil dan Presiden Jokowi itu membahas perkembangan investasi perusahaan minyak dari Amerika Serikat itu di Indonesia. 

“Produksi mereka [Lapangan Banyu Urip, Blok Cepu] sekarang jauh lebih tinggi dan yang diharapkan. Yang diharapkan 180.000 bph, mereka itu sekarang 207.000 barrel per hari,” kata Archandra.

Di samping itu, menurutnya, ada potensi penambahan cadangan minyak. Hal tersebut merupakan berita baik buat Indonesia. Di samping itu, Archandra mengatakan bahwa pihak Exxon mengapresiasi mengenai investasi di sektor minyak di Indonesia. Menurutnya, regulasi yang mendasarkan pada kemudahan, kepastian dan efisiensi di Indonesia sejalan dengan kultur Amerika Serikat.

Kontan, Page-13, Friday, Nov 9, 2018