BPMIGAS-Kangean Compensated Use The Forest

Jakarta (Telukharunews) - BPMIGAS with Kangean Energy Indonesia Ltd.., Agreed to do the replacement land compensation for the use of forest land for oil and gas upstream activities in operating Kangean, East Java (East Java). Deputy Chief BPMIGAS, J. Widjonarko symbolically give the official handover of land to the Director General of Forestry Planning, Ministry of Forestry, Bambang Soepijanto in Jakarta, Tuesday (11/9). Present at the occasion, Executive Vice President Kangean, Kumada Hitoshi and Head of Forestry, East Java, Gatot Subektiono.

Land area of ​​59 hectares located in the Village handed Throughout, District Sapeken, Sumenep, East Java. Compensation of land is one of the fulfillment of the obligation for license holders lend use forest areas to provide and give the land rather than the forest. With complete compensation for land, BPMIGAS will ask permission lend use forest areas for exploitation of oil and gas to the Minister of Forestry. "Hopefully license may be issued soon," said Widjonarko.

He explains, many oil and gas upstream activities are conducted in the forest area. BPMIGAS contracts and contractors are committed to obey and carry out all duties in accordance with applicable regulations. On the other hand, the acceleration of the licensing process is expected.

 "Characteristics of the upstream oil and gas industry are capital-intensive, technology, and high risk need legal certainty," he said.

Bambang appreciate BPMIGAS and Kangean step. According to him, these efforts demonstrate the seriousness BPMIGAS aturannyang obey applicable. He said he is committed to support the efforts being made to increase the production of oil and natural gas nationwide. In addition to energy needs, this sector has become one of the largest contributor to state revenues.

"We are open to feedback for improvement. Do not let the existing regulations discourage investment, "he said adding that the Ministry hopes that oil companies pay attention to the environment. (bpmigas)