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We have operated in Indonesia since 2001 in the exploration, production and development of hydrocarbons, with an increasingly established offshore presence. In this context, Eni’s collaboration with PETRONAS, in line with the principles of our Satellite Model, is a key element of our growth strategy in the region. This partnership has led to the creation of SEARAH, a jointly owned business combination through which we will integrate selected upstream assets and expertise in Indonesia and Malaysia. Once completed, the new company will have production of over 300,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (kboed) and combine our activities in the Kutei Basin with Petronas’ portfolio of production, development and exploration activities in Indonesia and Malaysia. Overall, this portfolio includes more than 3 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe) of discovered resources and 10 billion boe of unassessed exploration potential.
This was preceded by the acquisitions of Chevron’s and Neptune Energy’s assets, completed between 2023 and 2024, which strengthened our operational presence in the Kutei Basin, now central to the development of our gas activities in the country. The main production and development projects are concentrated in this area, supplying the domestic market and the main Asian markets, leveraging existing infrastructure and strengthening Indonesia’s role in our gas and LNG portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region.
The field confirms the area’s strategic role, unlocking potential resources of around 140 billion cubic metres of gas and 300 million barrels of condensate. The operation strengthens energy security, ensuring new gas volumes that play a crucial role for domestic and international markets.
Activity start date: 2001 – present
Liquid natural gas (LNG)
Oil & Gas
Economic diversification
Community health
Territory protectionIn the Kutei Basin, where our operations are concentrated, net production stands at around 90,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, mainly from the Jangkrik and Merakes fields. Building on this, Final Investment Decisions were taken in March 2026 for two new production hubs, South Hub and North Hub. South Hub, which includes the Gendalo and Gandang fields, involves the drilling of seven production wells and the installation of subsea systems in deep water, tied back to the Jangkrik FPU. North Hub, focused on the Geng North and Gehem fields, involves the drilling of sixteen wells and the installation of subsea systems connected to a newly built FPSO. Gas will be transported onshore via an export pipeline to a receiving facility supplying the existing national grid and the Bontang LNG plant, also through the reactivation of one of the currently idle liquefaction trains. Condensate will be treated and stored offshore in the FPSO and exported via dedicated tankers. Production from both projects is expected to start in 2028.
This operating scenario is further strengthened by the successful drilling of the Geliga-1 exploration well (North Hub) in the Ganal block in the Kutei area, around 70 km off the coast of East Kalimantan. With estimated volumes of around 140 billion cubic metres of gas and 300 million barrels of condensate, the discovery confirms the scale and potential of resources in the basin. Eni is evaluating accelerated development options to integrate Geliga-1 with the adjacent Gula field, with the aim of creating a potential third production hub in the area to support the gas and LNG value chain. The Ganal block, operated by Eni with an 82% interest together with Sinopec, is also part of a portfolio of 19 assets across Indonesia and Malaysia that have been brought into SEARAH.
Alongside industrial development, we promote sustainability programmes to strengthen the social and economic fabric of East Kalimantan. By drilling water wells, we provide access to safe drinking water for around 1,600 people in the Muara Jawa and Samboja districts, where we also support agricultural training and the growth of local micro-enterprises. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in digital literacy programmes for local communities and in waste management initiatives. In addition, in line with decarbonization targets, Eni is active in the country in developing agri-feedstock — agricultural raw materials for biofuel production —supporting the diversification of the energy portfolio towards lower-impact solutions.
Floating Production Unit – FPU
Onshore Receiving Facility (ORF) in Senipah
The training course supporting the development of enterprises
The Sekolah Dasar Negeri school library
From the first discovery in the Kutei Basin to the joint venture with Petronas, our activities mark a new frontier in Asia.
Eni announces another significant gas discovery in the Kutei Basin.
With the Final Investment Decision for the North Hub and South Hub projects, the plan combining state-of-the-art technologies with the leveraging of existing infrastructure has been launched.
Eni announces a significant gas discovery in the Kutei Basin, further validating the effectiveness of its near-field exploration strategy in the area.
NewCo with PETRONAS established to integrate assets in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Framework agreement signed with PETRONAS to combine activities in Malaysia and Indonesia.
The project in the Kutei Basin marks a milestone for Eni: the well started production within 2 years, leveraging offshore resources with a fast-track development model.
The new joint venture with PETRONAS will create significant growth opportunities in Malaysia and Indonesia, potentially becoming a leading operator in the LNG sector in the region.
The integrated development of the two fields will create the Northern Hub production centre.
The meeting focused on the planned initiatives for the energy transition and decarbonization and the consolidation of Eni’s position in the Kutei Basin following the acquisition of Neptune.
Eni announces an important gas discovery, approximately 85 km away from the east coast of Kalimantan.
Eni ensures greater flexibility and further diversifies its LNG supplies by strengthening its presence in the growing markets of South Asia and the Far East.
Eni announces the acquisition of Chevron's interests in the Kutei basin, East Kalimantan.
The Memorandum of Understanding signed by Eni and SKK Migas represents an international recognition of our technological resources.
Located 16 kilometres south-east of the floating production unit in Jangkrik, it is a valuable accomplishment in the country following the start of production at Merakes.
The field, located in the deep waters of the Makassar Strait, consists of five subsea wells that will produce 13 million m³ of gas per day.
The Energy Ministry approves the programme for the oil field in Indonesia's offshore.
The 22,500 m³ load produced by the field is destined for the country's domestic market.
The gas produced in deep waters is destined for the Botang liquefaction plant.
Eni began its activities in the country in 2001. It currently operates in the areas of exploration, production and development.
The project overcame the challenge of quickly building all the gas process modules into one large integrated module.
We develop projects to ensure access to drinking water and agricultural training, supporting quality of life and the environment.
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