Oil and Gas in Indonesia: Investment and Taxation Guide 2016

Investment and Taxation Guide – 7th edition

The 7th edition captures the latest tax and regulatory changes that have occurred in the oil and gas industry during the past two years.

The industry is arguably now in a transitional phase, with a growing domestic need for gas (both for consumers and industrial use), the commencement of LNG imports and the construction of further LNG regasification units - all amid chronically low crude oil prices. Indonesia’s production and opportunity profile has also moved steadily away from oil and towards gas - a trend which may ultimately represent a permanent shift. In short, the age of relative stability in this sector has probably passed. The pace of change is likely only to accelerate. It is hoped that this guide will provide readers with the information necessary to better understand these dynamics.

This publication has been written as a general investment and taxation tool for all stakeholders and those interested in the oil and gas sector in Indonesia. We have therefore endeavored to create a publication which can be of use to existing investors, potential investors, and others who might have a more casual interest in the status of this important sector in Indonesia.

As outlined on the contents page, this publication is broken into chapters which cover the following broad topics:
1. An industry overview
2. The regulatory framework
3. The upstream sector
4. The downstream sector
5. Oil and gas service providers