The Rokan Block has returned to Indonesia after 97 years of being managed by America. Pertamina Hulu RokanM (PHR), which is a subsidiary of Pertamina, has officially taken over one of the largest oil and gas fields in the country for the next 20 years. The Rokan Block was successfully taken over on Monday, August 9, 2021. President Joko Widodo appreciated the efforts made by the company.
"Congratulations on the return of the management of the Rokan Block to Indonesia," said Jokowi.
The Head of State reminded Pertamina to increase the production of the Rokan Block. He did not want the production of the Rokan Block to decline after being taken over.
“This transfer of management is a challenge. We are challenged to prove our worth. Don't let the productivity of the Rokan Block decrease after we manage it ourselves," said Jokowi.
He asked to maintain the sustainability of one of the country's great assets. It is hoped that national oil production can continue to increase and the benefits can be achieved felt by the local community.
"I believe Pertamina is able to manage the Rokan Block well," he said.
Jokowi asked Pertamina to work hard in managing the Rokan Block. Jokowi hopes that full control of the Rokan Block can make the country profitable.
"Pertamina must work hard to maintain the sustainability of the Rokan Block as a support for national oil production and increase utilization for the region," said Jokowi.
Jokowi believes Pertamina is capable of managing the Rokan Block. Jokowi hopes that all employees at Pertamina can make good use of it.
"Congratulations on the return of management to the motherland's lap, and congratulations on working for the entire team from Pertamina," said Jokowi.
Previously, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Arifin Tasrif asked PT Pertamina (Persero) to increase the production of the Rokan Block through its affiliate PT Pertamina Hulu Rokan (PHR).
Arifin said that based on the planned joint agreement, the transfer of management of the Rokan Block from PT Chevron Pacific Indonesia (CPI) to PHR will bring the production of the Rokan Block Working Area to continue to increase. This goal can be realized if PHR makes a massive drilling investment.
"I hope that PHR proposes an aggressive production increase activity for the remainder of 2021 and the following years. This must be Pertamina's commitment, considering that the Rokan Working Area is one of the largest oil block working areas in Indonesia," said Arifin.
The Rokan Block is one of the strategic work areas that has produced 11.69 billion barrels of oil (from 1951 to 2021), with an average oil production of 2021 to July 2021 of 1605 thousand barrels per day (BPD) or about 24 percent of national production and 41 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) for natural gas.
Following up on the message from the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Pertamina President Director Nicke Widyawati said the mandate given by the government to manage the Rokan Block oil Working Area would be carried out optimally.
"Pertamina will be committed to carrying out this mandate as well as possible for the interests of the Indonesian nation and state," said Nicke.
According to Nicke, the management of the Rokan Block to Pertamina as a state-owned company certainly provides wider benefits for the state, both in terms of management and in terms of state revenues. At the same time, it will strengthen Pertamina's position, especially Pertamina Hulu Rokan, which plays a role in driving development and the national economy.
Harian Bangsa, Page-1, Thursday, Aug 12, 2021
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