Indonesia is advancing negotiations with Russia to secure supplies of crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), a move aimed at reinforcing national energy security and diversifying supply sources. The discussions took place during a bilateral meeting between Indonesia’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, and Russia’s Energy Minister, Sergey Tsivilev, held in Russia on 14 April 2026.
According to an official statement from the Indonesian government, the talks yielded positive progress, particularly in expanding Indonesia’s crude oil reserves and ensuring a stable supply of LPG. According to ANTARA, the initiative reflects Jakarta’s broader strategy to safeguard energy availability.
Russia expressed its readiness to support Indonesia’s energy needs through the supply of oil and natural gas, as well as cooperation in developing storage infrastructure. The partnership is being explored through both government-to-government (G2G) and business-to-business (B2B) frameworks, providing a structured approach to long-term collaboration and investment.
Beyond immediate supply agreements, Indonesia signalled its openness to expanding cooperation into additional strategic areas, including the development of crude oil storage facilities, long-term energy supply contracts, nuclear energy exploration, and collaboration in the mineral sector.
Minister Tsivilev reaffirmed Russia’s willingness to deepen bilateral cooperation, highlighting opportunities not only in oil and gas supply but also in electricity generation, particularly in the field of nuclear power.
By strengthening ties with a major global energy producer, Jakarta aims to bolster supply security, mitigate external risks, and support its long-term development objectives.