The Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Agency (Indonesian: Badan Pengatur Hilir Minyak dan Gas Bumi; BPH Migas) is the government body in Indonesia responsible for regulating the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry within the country, which involves overseeing the processing, distribution, and sale stages.[1] BPH Migas ensures the orderly supply, distribution, and accessibility of oil and gas across Indonesia.[2]
| Badan Pengatur Hilir Minyak dan Gas Bumi | |
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| Formed | 2002 |
| Headquarters | South Jakarta, Jakarta Indonesia |
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| Website | https://www.bphmigas.go.id/ |
Mandated by Law No. 22 of 2001 on Oil and Gas, BPH Migas was formally established under Presidential Regulation No. 86 of 2002 and Government Regulation No. 67 of 2002 (later amended by Government Regulation No. 45 of 2012).[2] BPH Migas operates independently of other agencies and reports directly to the president of Indonesia, in accordance with Article 2 paragraph (2) and Article 8 of the 2002 Presidential Regulation respectively.[3]
Functions
editBPH Migas' functions include regulating fuel availability and distribution, setting national fuel reserves to protect against supply disruptions, establishing tariffs for natural gas transportation via pipelines, and determining gas prices for households and small businesses.[1][4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Fungsi & Tugas Badan Pengatur Hilir Minyak dan Gas Bumi". bphmigas.go.id.
- ^ a b "Oil, Gas and the Transition to Renewables 2024 - Indonesia | Global Practice Guides | Chambers and Partners". practiceguides.chambers.com. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "Peraturan Pemerintah Republik Indonesia Nomor 67 Tahun 2002 Tentang Badan Pengatur Penyediaan Dan Pendistribusian Bahan Bakar Minyak Dan Kegiatan Usaha Pengangkutan Gas Bumi Melalui Pipa" (PDF). jdih.esdm.go.id.
- ^ "Key Regulatory Agencies in Indonesia's Energy Sector". Anggraeni and Partners. Retrieved 2024-11-03.