Indonesia’s energy push and investment headlined after his move to oversee Energy & Mineral Resources in Aug 2024, a key shift for policy. Bio: Bahlil Lahadalia, 1976-born businessman turned minister, ex-investment minister.
Indonesia has signed a deal with Russia to import 100 million barrels of oil at a special price, with an option for an additional 50 million barrels. The country is also exploring domestic gas reserves after discovering a giant offshore field, aiming to reduce reliance on Middle Eastern imports amid global energy tensions.