Indonesia reduces pipeline gas exports to Singapore by about 9%

Indonesia reduced its pipeline natural gas exports to Singapore starting on Saturday, 24 October 2026, according to the upstream oil and gas regulator SKK Migas. The adjustment involves diverting a total of 31 million standard cubic feet of gas per day away from export channels to supply the domestic power sector. SKK Migas chairman Djoko Siswanto detailed that the reduction comprises 15 million standard cubic feet per day originating from Natuna supplies and an additional 16 million standard cubic feet per day drawn from Sumatra. Most of Indonesia's natural gas shipments to Singapore are delivered via pipeline infrastructure, with the latest reductions accounting for approximately 9 percent of that total supply volume. In response to the export cuts, Singapore's Energy Market Authority reported that national energy supplies remain sufficient to cover domestic demand. Furthermore, the authority added that state gas buyer GasCo is fully prepared to import additional liquefied natural gas at any given moment. Natural gas plays a critical role in Singapore's utility infrastructure, as the nation generates up to 95 percent of its electricity supply from the fuel. The Indonesian regulatory adjustments highlight ongoing domestic energy prioritisation by Jakarta, while Singapore authorities continue to monitor cross-border energy flows and maintain backup import readiness through designated state entities such as GasCo.