Indonesia redirects 31 mmscfd of pipeline gas to domestic power, cutting Singapore supply

Indonesia reduced its daily pipeline gas exports to Singapore by 31 million standard cubic feet on Oct 24, 2026, to free fuel for its own power plants. The cut splits into 15 mmscfd from the Natuna field and 16 mmscfd from Sumatra, SKK Migas chairman Djoko Siswanto told Reuters. The redirected gas will serve electricity demand in Batam, Bintan and Sumatra. The move follows a 16‑hour blackout that hit Batam and several Riau Islands cities earlier this month. Singapore’s Energy Market Authority said the reduction equals about 17 billion British thermal units over 18 days, under 2 % of Singapore’s daily gas need of more than 1,000 bbtud. EMA added that importers may invoke contract clauses and that state buyer GasCo stands ready to import additional LNG at any time. The agency also confirmed that Singapore’s overall energy supply remains sufficient. The cuts represent roughly 9 % of the pipeline gas volume Indonesia normally ships to Singapore. Energy minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the government will prioritize domestic resource use and review export contracts to protect energy security. Singapore generates up to 95 % of its electricity from natural gas, making the supply shift a notable but manageable change. Both countries rely heavily on gas for power, and the adjustment underscores Indonesia’s focus on avoiding further blackouts while Singapore leans on LNG imports to fill the gap. ## Context Singapore imports most of its gas, mainly by pipeline from Indonesia and LNG, so any reduction, even under 2 %, prompts a quick switch to LNG to keep power plants running.