Cirebon-Semarang Gas Pipeline Project Shows Significant Progress

Major Infrastructure Development

The Cirebon-Semarang (CISEM) gas pipeline project's second phase has made substantial progress, reaching 89.98% completion as of November 2025. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, reported that the project has successfully achieved this milestone during a working meeting with Commission VII DPR in Jakarta.

Budget Realization and Timeline

The project's budget realization stands at Rp 1.276 trillion out of the total allocated budget of Rp 1.63 trillion. According to Sugiarto, Coordinator of Development Planning at the Ministry of ESDM, the project is expected to be completed by March 2026, which is 1.3% ahead of the original schedule. This acceleration is seen as positive progress in Indonesia's energy infrastructure development.

Significance for Energy Infrastructure

The CISEM gas pipeline project is a critical component of Indonesia's energy infrastructure, designed to enhance the country's gas distribution network. The project's timely completion is expected to support industrial growth and energy security in Java, one of Indonesia's most populous regions.

Government's Energy Development Plans

The project is part of the government's broader energy development strategy, which includes other key initiatives such as the Dumai-Semangko pipeline and Micro Hydro Power Plants. These projects collectively aim to strengthen Indonesia's energy infrastructure and support sustainable development goals.