Aceh Upstream Oil & Gas Summit 2026: Boosting Transparency and Local Impact

BANDA ACEH | INDATANEWS.COM ~ The 7th Aceh Upstream Oil & Gas Supply Chain Management Summit 2026 spotlighted Aceh's commitment to a professional, transparent, and community-focused management of oil and gas resources (Migas).

Held on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Syiah Kuala University's AAC Dayan Dawood Building, the summit gathered government officials, Migas authorities, industry players, and academics for strategic discussions on strengthening the region's energy sector.

Driving Professional and Transparent Migas Management

Aceh Provincial Secretary Muhammad Nasir, delivering the Governor's message, emphasized the summit as a vital platform for cross-sector collaboration.

"The Aceh government is dedicated to increasing oil and gas production to support national energy security while promoting investments that boost local economic growth and create jobs," said Nasir.

The government also praised the Aceh Oil and Gas Authority (BPMA) and all stakeholders for organizing the summit consistently, which serves as a strategic hub for fortifying the Migas supply chain.

Empowering Local Talent and Businesses

The summit also highlighted the importance of involving local resources—workers, service providers, and universities—in the upstream sector.

Aceh officials believe that active local participation is key to building a competitive, sustainable oil and gas industry that delivers real benefits for the community.

Crafting Strategic Recommendations

Summit organizers aimed to produce actionable recommendations to enhance the Migas supply chain in Aceh. These proposals are designed to strengthen the sector's competitiveness while ensuring sustainable energy development for the region.

Participants included top energy officials such as the Ministry of Energy's General Inspector Yudhianto, Director of Upstream Oil and Gas Ariana Suryanto, BPMA Head Nasri, and Eka Batusate, Deputy Director of Business Promotion for the Migas Special Task Force. Also in attendance were the Rector of UIN Ar-Raniry, the Mayor of Banda Aceh, executives from state-owned enterprises (BUMN and BUMD), and other invited guests. (IDNC)