Indonesia is advancing its plans to develop the Abadi Masela gas field, with President Prabowo Subianto scheduled to officiate the groundbreaking ceremony in Maluku on Thursday.
The event signals a concrete move toward operationalizing one of the country's most significant energy assets, with construction targeted to begin in 2027.
The development is a key component of Indonesia's strategy to boost natural gas production and secure long-term LNG export contracts.
The Abadi field, located in the Maluku province, has been the subject of extensive regulatory and commercial negotiations in recent years.
The upcoming ceremony is expected to formalize the start of the project's execution phase, following years of planning and stakeholder alignment.
For energy markets, the progress on Abadi Masela reinforces Indonesia's role as a growing supplier in the Asia-Pacific LNG market.