The fate of the continued development of the Rokan Block is now in the hands of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) after the Environmental audit was completed in August 2020.
Deputy for Maritime Sovereignty and Energy Coordination at the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the recommendations given by the Environmental audit team had reached the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment.
"It is still in line with the plan so far. There are almost no obstacles," he said
Purbaya said, currently the finalization stage is in the hands of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, especially to ensure the implementation of the head of agreement (HoA). However, it is a bit difficult to ensure that the HoA can be signed this week. Although he did not specify, he said Chevron's drilling plan for next November had not changed.
The Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (SKK Migas) confirmed that the Rokan Block Environmental audit process was completed in August this year. Acting Head of Program and Communication Division of SKK Migas Susana Kurniasih said PT Chevron Pacific Indonesia (CPI) is considered to carry out management in accordance with environmental management laws and regulations.
"The results of the audit have been reported to the Coordinating Minister for Marves and then SKK Migas and Chevron will sign ahead of the agreement for the management of the Rokan Block during the transition period," said Susana.
The HoA that will be signed includes a commitment to drilling activities in November 2020 and drilling in 2021. Not only that, but HoA will also include the post-mining recovery fund reserve, whose activities will be carried out by Pertamina Hulu Rokan (PHR). Susana ensured that this would not interfere with PHR's operating costs.
"The finalization process is being carried out, all parties hope it will be completed this September," said Susana.
Kontan, Page-13, Monday, Sept 7, 2020
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