Russia, Indonesia discuss fuel exports, building nuclear power plant, certifying produce
MOSCOW. May 13 (Interfax) - The co-chairmen of the Russian-Indonesian working group for energy cooperation, Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin and Indonesia's Vice Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot Tanjung, discussed the fuel shortage in Asian countries caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz at the Russia - Islamic World forum, the Energy Ministry reported.
In connection with this, Marshavin reaffirmed Russia's willingness to increase exports to countries in the Global South and thus help ensure their energy security.
"Russia is prepared to supply fuel to places where there is sustainable long-term demand and to states which are building constructive business relationships with us," he said.
Another point on the agenda was the certification of Russian produce, specifically the establishment of a joint working group dedicated to aligning the standards of both countries.
The meeting participants also discussed cooperating in the field of peaceful nuclear development. Russia confirmed its willingness to act as a strategic partner, assisting Indonesia in building nuclear power plants and creating a national nuclear energy industry.
As reported, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 13. At their meeting, the energy ministers of each country discussed cooperation in the field of energy and fuel, including the possibility of expanding exports of fuel, petroleum products and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Indonesia, as well as geological exploration and the production and storage of energy and a partnership in the field of electricity.
Jakarta Special Envoy on Energy and Environment Hashim Djojohadikusumo was later quoted by Indonesian daily Tempo as saying that the country had agreed to the supply of 150 million barrels of Russian oil for a special price.
He said that Russia had initially agreed to send 100 million barrels straight away for a lower price and another 50 million barrels later if necessary. Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia has said that Indonesia is planning to begin importing the Russian feedstock as early as April.
