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02/05/2026

Deepwater Mahakam Gas Reservoir Characteristics

Several deepwater gas reservoirs in the offshore Mahakam Delta in Indonesia have been discovered: Geliga, Gehem, Konta, Geng North, and Rangga. These gas discoveries are largely Miocene turbidite plays in the Kutei Basin—particularly middle to upper Miocene channel, fan, and basin-floor sand systems. These targets stand out for their strong reservoir quality, reliable gas charge, and the potential for large, laterally connected accumulations within combination traps....

Explore the deepwater gas reservoirs in Indonesia's Mahakam Delta, highlighting rich Miocene turbidite plays and their exploration potential.

21/04/2026

Eni Indonesia Is On the Go

Drilling in East Kalimantan - Photo by Rick Patenaude. Global energy company Eni has approved the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Gendalo–Gandang (South Hub) and Geng North–Gehem (North Hub) offshore gas projects in East Kalimantan, just 18 months after POD approval in 2024—highlighting rapid progress in Indonesia’s deepwater sector. With over US$15 billion in investment, the projects will use existing infrastructure, including the Jangkrik FPU and Bontang LNG Train F, to reduce costs and speed up gas commercialization....

Eni's FID for gas projects in East Kalimantan signals major investment and accelerated production in Indonesia's deepwater sector.

22/03/2026

Results of the 2025 Indonesia Petroleum Bid Round II and III

Drilling in East Kalimantan - Photo by Rick Patenaude Indonesia has announced the latest winners of its oil and gas exploration bid rounds, awarding nine new work areas (WAs) under the 2025 IPBR II and III. Out of 110 oil and gas work areas identified as having exploration potential across the country, 21 have been awarded since late 2024. The nine newly awarded work areas were officially announced on March 17, 2026....

14/03/2026

Largest O&G Companies by Market Capitalization in 2026

Offshore oil and gas facilities. Photo by Aron Razif on Pexels Here are the 10 largest oil and gas companies by market capitalization in 2026. 1️⃣ Saudi Aramco — $1.7T 2️⃣ ExxonMobil — $630B 3️⃣ Chevron — $380B 4️⃣ PetroChina — $330B 5️⃣ Shell — $240B 6️⃣ CNOOC — $170B 7️⃣ TotalEnergies — $170B 8️⃣ ConocoPhillips — $143B 9️⃣ Sinopec — $122B 🔟 Enbridge — $118B Source: INVEST

Discover the 10 largest oil and gas companies by market cap in 2026, from Saudi Aramco to Enbridge. Get key insights on the industry!

12/03/2026

Indonesia's Oil & Gas E&P Performance Review for 2025

Explore Indonesia's oil and gas production in 2025, including daily outputs, investments, and key projects shaping the industry.

17/01/2026

The First Oil Discoveries in Venezuela

The first oil discovery well in Venezuela, the Zumaque -1 (MG-1) This is the story and enduring legacy of Venezuela’s first oil discoveries and early petroleum development, which began in the early 20th century and went on to reshape global energy history. The birth of Venezuela’s oil industry is traced to Well Zumaque I, also known as MG-1, which was drilled on July 31, 1914, by the Caribbean Petroleum Company, a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell, at Mene Grande in the state of Zulia....

Explore the legacy of Venezuela's first oil well, Zumaque-1, and its impact on global energy and technological advancements.

18/10/2025

A geothermal plant of Star Geothermal Energy Geothermal operators in Indonesia are experiencing a busy year in 2025. The second half of the year is marked by a range of activities, including the arrival of two new players in the country’s geothermal sector: EDC from the Philippines and PT DSSR Daya Mas Sakti from Indonesia. Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) plans to invest USD 24 million in PGE Kotamobagu to advance the development of the Kotamobagu geothermal site in Sulawesi....

Explore the booming geothermal sector in Indonesia in 2025, featuring new investments and developments by major companies.

23/09/2025

Turbidite Oil Reservoirs Turbidite fields play a vital role in modern oil and gas exploration, particularly in offshore and deepwater settings where they often host large hydrocarbon reserves. As exploration increasingly shifts toward frontier basins, turbidites offer high-quality reservoirs with favorable porosity and permeability, supporting efficient hydrocarbon production. Historically, these reservoirs have made a major contribution to global petroleum supplies. Between 1894 and 1969, 11 giant turbidite fields (each exceeding 500 million BOE recoverable) added around 14 billion BOE....

Explore the significance of turbidite oil reservoirs in offshore exploration, highlighting their high productivity and rich hydrocarbon potential.

24/05/2025

Topside sail away - Sisi Nubi AOI project of Pertamina Hulu Mahakam Pertamina Hulu Mahakam is flying high. It is taking huge steps to further develop its gas fields to increase its oil and gas production. One project is the development of the Sisi-Nubi area of interest. Sisi and Nubi are two gas fields located in the Mahakam Delta, 25 km offshore the modern Mahakam Delta to the east, in 60-80m of water depth....

Topside sail away – Sisi Nubi AOI project of Pertamina Hulu Mahakam Pertamina Hulu Mahakam is flying high. It is taking huge steps to further develop its gas fields to increase its oil and ga…

17/05/2025

by Eddy Ong The oil and gas industry has long been characterized by significant mergers and acquisitions (M&A), reflecting the sector's dynamic and complex nature. These strategic consolidations have shaped the global energy landscape, influencing market dynamics, competitive standing, and technological advancements. The history of M&A in the oil industry dates back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries when major oil companies began to consolidate their operations to gain control over production, distribution, and marketing....

by Eddy Ong The oil and gas industry has long been characterized by significant mergers and acquisitions (M&A), reflecting the sector’s dynamic and complex nature. These strategic consoli…

22/04/2025

Darajat Geothermal Work Area of Star Energy Indonesia is aiming to become the world's largest geothermal energy producer, according to Eniya Listani Dewi, Director of New and Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation of Indonesia, in her meet-the-press presentation during the 11th Indonesia International Geothermal Convention and Exhibition on April 14, 2025, in Jakarta. Indonesia is the world’s second-largest geothermal energy producer, with a total installed capacity of 2680 MW, while the US is the largest, with 3937 MW....

Darajat Geothermal Work Area of Star Energy Indonesia is aiming to become the world’s largest geothermal energy producer, according to Eniya Listani Dewi, Director of New and Renewable Energy…