Inp.polri.go.id - Tangerang. President Prabowo Subianto said  that Indonesia has the potential to become a global energy supplier, highlighting the country's vast untapped reserves and new technologies that make offshore energy resources more accessible. 

Speaking at the 49th IPA Convex in Tangerang on Wednesday (21/5/2025), he urged regulatory bodies to simplify procedures to attract investment in the oil and gas sector.

“I repeat: simplify the regulations,” the president stressed, encouraging collaboration between the government, SOEs, and private investors, as reported by antaranews.com.. 

President Prabowo noted that Indonesia is moving toward energy self-sufficiency and will soon resume energy exports. He also introduced Danantara Indonesia, a government investment body prepared to fund strategic energy projects alongside international partners.

The event, attended by representatives from 60 countries and major global energy CEOs, marked the first time in a decade that a president participated.  Ministers and ambassadors from nations including Egypt, Oman, and the UAE were also present, reflecting strong international interest in Indonesia’s energy future.

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