INPEX Granted Environmental Approval For Abadi LNG Project From Indonesian Government
INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX) announced today that through its subsidiary INPEX Masela Ltd., it received environmental approval for the Abadi LNG Project from the government of Indonesia based on the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, known locally as AMDAL (Analisis Mengenai Dampak Lingkungan). The project is currently in the Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED)* work stage.
* Abadi LNG Project in Masela Block, Indonesia Commences FEED
* Abadi LNG Project in Masela Block, Indonesia Commences FEED for Onshore LNG Plant The environmental approval covers the core elements of the project from drilling operations to the construction and operation of production and processing facilities, as well as the natural gas liquefaction plant, and marks a significant milestone in the development of the project. With this approval in place, INPEX plans to progressively commence preparatory work at the project site, while securing the understanding and cooperation of the Indonesian government, relevant local authorities and surrounding communities.
The project’s annual LNG production volume is expected to reach 9.5 million tons, equivalent to more than 10 percent of Japan’s annual LNG imports. The project is expected to contribute to improving energy security in Indonesia, Japan and other Asian countries and generate a stable supply of low-carbon energy over the long term, based on its world-leading gas field properties and plentiful reserves enabling efficient development as well as the project’s CCS component.
INPEX expects the environmental approval of the Abadi LNG Project, together with the FEED work, to contribute to the expansion of its natural gas and LNG business, and reduction of its own GHG emissions as outlined in INPEX Vision 2035 announced in February 2025. In addition, the project is expected to contribute significantly to the economic development of the eastern part of Indonesia in particular and help achieve Indonesia’s goal of reaching net zero CO2 emissions by 2060. INPEX is also committed to further strengthening its business in Indonesia and will continue to actively engage in this effort.
About the Abadi LNG Project
| Term of PSC1 | Until November 15, 2055 |
| Contract area | Approximately 2,503 square kilometers |
| Water depth | 400~800 meters |
| Block location | 170~180 km Southwest of Tanimbar Islands Regency |
| Production capacity |
Total natural gas output of 10.5 million tons per year (LNG equivalent) including: - Approximately 9.5 million tons of LNG per year - Local gas supply via pipeline Up to approximately 35,000 barrels of condensate per day |
| Participating interest |
- INPEX Masela Ltd.: 65% (operator) - PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Masela: 20% - PETRONAS Masela Sdn. Bhd.: 15% |
| Other | Listed by the Indonesian government as a national strategic project in June 2017 and as a priority infrastructure project in September 2017. |
1 Production sharing contract
About INPEX
INPEX is Japan’s largest exploration and production (E&P) company, engaged in the development and operation of oil and gas projects worldwide. We are committed to contributing to a brighter future by delivering energy in a sustainable way. As part of this commitment, we are also engaging in lower-carbon solutions such as CCS, hydrogen and integrated power supply, while pursuing new opportunities in the evolving energy landscape.
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Source: INPEX