British energy giant BP and its partners have approved a substantial £7 billion gas project in Indonesia, marking a significant expansion of their liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations in the Asia-Pacific region. The investment demonstrates the continued focus of major energy companies on meeting growing gas demands across Asia.
The development represents an expansion of the existing Tangguh LNG project in Papua, which has successfully supplied LNG to key Asian markets, including Japan and China, since 2009. BP, holding a 40% stake in the venture, will shoulder an equivalent portion of the investment costs.
Central to the project is the development of the Ubadari field, which will be integrated with the current LNG facility. The initiative incorporates innovative carbon capture technology, where associated CO₂ from the field will be captured, recompressed, and injected to maintain pressure in a nearby reservoir. This groundbreaking approach marks BP’s inaugural venture into carbon capture, utilisation and storage technology.
The project’s timing aligns with BP’s strategic shift under new CEO Murray Auchincloss, who has steered the company towards reinforcing its traditional oil and gas operations. This strategic realignment has seen BP list its US wind energy business for sale, estimated at £2 billion, signalling a recalibration of its renewable energy ambitions.
Industry forecasts remain optimistic about LNG’s future, with Shell projecting a 50% surge in global demand by 2040. This growth is primarily driven by Asian nations transitioning from coal to cleaner energy alternatives. However, environmental groups continue to challenge the classification of gas as a transition fuel, citing significant carbon dioxide emissions and methane concerns.
Production at the Ubadari field is scheduled to commence in 2028, with the project partnering BP alongside Chinese energy corporation Cnooc and Japan’s Nippon Oil Exploration. The development reinforces Indonesia’s position as a major LNG exporter, ranking third in the region behind Australia and Malaysia.
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