Bahlil Lahadalia is in the news for his role in Indonesia’s energy and investment policies amid global oil tensions. Born 1976, he's been Minister of Energy & Mineral Resources since 2023.
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.