The Tangguh Train 3 is a liquefied natural gas production train located at BP’s Tangguh facility in Teluk Bintuni, West Papua, Indonesia, and it has moved well past its 2023 launch. BP confirmed the unit reached full operational capacity in April 2024, and all three Tangguh trains are running normally in 2026 following scheduled maintenance completed at the end of May.

Tangguh LNG Domestic Supply Grows as Eastern Indonesia Draws New Gas Investment

BP now expects domestic LNG deliveries from Tangguh to climb to 89 cargoes in 2026, while also progressing a carbon capture project at the nearby Ubadari field. The buildout echoes a wider push into eastern Indonesia, where INPEX has just broken ground on the 21 billion dollar Abadi Masela LNG project in neighboring Maluku Province, underscoring the region’s growing weight in national energy strategy.

Project Overview

• Project Name: Tangguh LNG Train 3 Expansion
• Location: Tangguh LNG facility, Teluk Bintuni (Bintuni Bay), West Papua, Indonesia
• Project Value: Approximately 11 billion dollars for the Train 3 expansion, per Indonesian outlet Katadata; BP reports a cost recovery allocation of about 740 million dollars and an estimated 2.13 billion dollar contribution to Indonesia’s 2026 state budget
• Client/Owner: BP, operating under a production sharing contract with the Indonesian government
• Main Contractor: Chiyoda Corporation, awarded the Train 3 EPC contract in 2016
• Key Components: Third liquefaction train adding 3.8 million tons per year of capacity, two offshore platforms, 13 new production wells, and an LNG loading facility
• Construction Start: Train 3 began operations in October 2023
• Current Status: Reached full operational capacity in April 2024, with all three trains now running normally as of 2026
• Strategic Impact: Accounts for over a third of Indonesia’s national gas production, with domestic deliveries expected to rise to 89 cargoes in 2026

Project Team

• Operator: BP
• EPC Contractor: Chiyoda Corporation
• Government Regulator: SKK Migas, Indonesia’s upstream oil and gas regulator
• Domestic Offtaker: PT PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara)
• Comparable Project Operator: INPEX Masela Ltd, developing the Abadi Masela LNG project in Maluku Province

Reported 29th November 2023: President Joko Widodo launched Tangguh Train 3, an important project for the country. Tangguh which is situated at Teluk Bintuni, Papua Barat, Indonesia is the country’s biggest producer of gas and it serves a critical energy purpose within the country. Almost a third of national natural gas production is estimated to be accounted for by this project.

Finally, on October 18th, President Widodo opened Train 3’s commercial operation. The occasion reinforced the fact that Tangguh contributes towards ensuring that the country’s energy is safe. This highly publicized event attracted several high ranking officials like the minister of energy, minister of investment and BP executive VP-Arifin Tasirf, Bahlil Lahadalia, and Anja-Isabel Dotzenr, etc.

Tasrif affirmed that “Tangguh LNG is the largest gas producer in Indonesia, and train 3 would bring extra gas to Indonesia.” Then he continued on how the project supports people from Papua through creation of job vacancies among others for 5450 of them

Dotzenrath added, “We welcome the President for launching Tangguh Train 3. This place is world class and most of its workers are from Papua. Indonesia’s support to their energy means much for us.”

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Tangguh Train 3: Paving the Way for Indonesia’s Energy Future

Tangguh relies on the completion of Train 3, and it is expected that Indonesia will enjoy clean energy for 14 years. A third of Tangguh’s production reaches households which account for about 18 million domestic consumers. On October 18, 2023, Train 3 sent out its first LNG shipment to PLN.

The visit was very important seeing it was the first of its kind for president Widodo. That is 3000km from jakarta and there are no direct flights. Forty years ago, Tangguh embarked on its journey by winning the Berau PSC in 1987. The visit by President Widodo to Tangguh indeed was big since it happened for the very first one. It’s far from Jakarta (3000 km) and there is no direct flight.

In his talk, President Joko Widodo talked about what’s coming next for Tangguh. The UCC Project, another big project for the country. It’s not just about developing the area special tech, like CCUS, to help reduce Tangguh’s greenhouse gas emissions. This matches Indonesia’s goal of having no net emissions by 2060 or even sooner.

By revealing Tangguh Train 3, President Jokowi has started a new and important part of energy production. Indonesia’s dedication to being creative in the whole world is not about making energy.