However, on the matter of the East Kalimantan-East Java-West Java pipeline, the authority has been less than forth coming. At press time, BP Migas head Rachmat Sudibyo said, “The agency [has] studied the proposal but construction [is] not expected to begin for some time.”

The 1,780 km, which PGN was due to begin construction of next year, needs investment of around US$1.7 billion. If it is constructed, it will be capable of transporting up to 1.35 billion metric cubic feet per day.