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Indonesia’s South Sumatra province was the site of some of the archipelago’s largest oil discoveries by U.S. and Dutch companies during the early 20th century. After many wells were abandoned in the ...
News Indonesia » South Sumatra » Government: MedcoEnergi discovers hydrocarbons in South Sumatra
The well targeted the Baturaja formation. MedcoEnergi will proceed with additional well testing and technical evaluations to further assess the potential size and commercial viability of the discovery ...
News Indonesia » South Sumatra » Government: Indonesia Promises Action on Deforestation as Sumatra Flooding Toll Rises
Environmentalists say that the flash floods and landslides in Sumatra have been worsened by years of logging linked to mining operations. In this photo released by Indonesia’s disaster management ...
News Indonesia » South Sumatra » Government: Government targets full Sumatra recovery by 2028
The government is aiming to complete the final phase of recovery efforts in disaster-hit areas of northern Sumatra within the next three years, allocating more than US$5 billion for ...
News Indonesia » South Sumatra » Government: Sumatra officials stress environment checks continue in wake of deadly cyclone
PADANG, Indonesia — Environmental inspectors in Indonesia say they’re continuing to monitor compliance by mining and other companies on the island of Sumatra amid ongoing public outcry three months ...
News Indonesia » South Sumatra » Government: Indonesia removes coal pricing rules
JAKARTA: Indonesia scrapped rules forcing miners to sell coal and minerals at government-determined levels after buyers pushed back against a system introduced earlier this year.
News Indonesia » South Sumatra » Government: Why has Cyclone Senyar caused a higher death toll in Indonesia than elsewhere?
JAKARTA: As parts of Southeast Asia reel from the effects of deadly flooding over recent days, Indonesia faces a significantly higher death toll than its regional neighbours. As of Sunday (Dec 7), the ...
News Indonesia » South Sumatra » Government: Deaths in Indonesia’s flood-hit Sumatra rise to 174 – ‘we’ve lost everything’
Villagers and residential areas were swept away or buried by mudslides, affecting more than 2,000 homes in North Sumatra, according to Indonesia’s Disaster Management Agency. Some 5,000 people across ...