<h1>Anambas Block Oil and Gas Project,Indonesia</h1>

<p>The Anambas Block Oil and Gas Project is an offshore oil and gas discovery in Indonesia,operated and 100% owned by KUFPEC Indonesia (Anambas) BV,a subsidiary of Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC). The discovery was made in 2022 through the Anambas-2X exploration well,which encountered gas and condensate. The project was approved for development by Indonesia in May 2025,with planned investment of about USD 1.54 billion,expected final investment decision in early 2026,and production start targeted for 2028.</p>

<h2>Quick Facts</h2>

<table>
<tbody>
<tr><th>Item</th><th>Details</th></tr>
<tr><td>Project Name</td><td>Anambas Block Oil and Gas Project (Indonesia)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country</td><td>Indonesia</td></tr>
<tr><td>Fuel Type</td><td>Oil and gas</td></tr>
<tr><td>Status</td><td>Discovered</td></tr>
<tr><td>Status Year</td><td>2022</td></tr>
<tr><td>Operator</td><td>KUFPEC Indonesia (Anambas)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Owner(s)</td><td>KUFPEC Indonesia (Anambas) BV [100%]</td></tr>
<tr><td>Parent Company</td><td>KUFPEC Indonesia (Anambas) BV</td></tr>
<tr><td>Discovery Year</td><td>2022</td></tr>
<tr><td>Onshore/Offshore</td><td>Offshore</td></tr>
<tr><td>Block(s)</td><td>Anambas</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Location</h2>

<p>The project is located offshore in the Anambas block in the Natuna Sea,north of Indonesia’s Riau Islands. The area is near the existing West Natuna Transportation System,which is used for regional gas evacuation.</p>

<h2>Ownership and Operatorship</h2>

<p>The project is operated by KUFPEC Indonesia (Anambas) and fully owned by KUFPEC Indonesia (Anambas) BV. KUFPEC is the international upstream arm of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation.</p>

<h2>Development History</h2>

<p>The Anambas-2X well was drilled in 288 feet of water to a total depth of 10,509 feet using a jack-up rig. KUFPEC announced a commercial gas and condensate discovery in January 2022. In May 2025,the Indonesian government approved KUFPEC to develop the block. The operator expects to reach a final investment decision in early 2026 and start production in 2028.</p>

<h2>Infrastructure</h2>

<p>The discovery well is Anambas-2X. The planned development includes subsea pipelines connecting the field to the West Natuna Transportation System. No other infrastructure details such as platforms,FPSOs,or processing facilities have been confirmed.</p>

<h2>Production and Reserves</h2>

<p>The project is classified as discovered and not producing. No reserves or production figures are confirmed. Published planning estimates include approximately 185 billion cubic feet of total gas sales and estimated resources of 41.6 million barrels of oil equivalent. These values are based on exploration well flow tests and development plans,not on current production.</p>

<h2>Sources</h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.gem.wiki/Anambas_Block_Oil_and_Gas_Project_(Indonesia)" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Global Energy Monitor: Anambas Block Oil and Gas Project (Indonesia)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.kufpec.com/en/publications/news-and-events/2022/exploration-discovery" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">KUFPEC: First Operated Offshore Exploration Discovery</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/indonesia-approves-kuwaiti-explorer-develop-anambas-block-natuna-sea-2025-05-15/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Reuters: Indonesia approves KUFPEC to develop Anambas block in Natuna Sea</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.oedigital.com/news/493739-kuwait-s-kufpec-makes-first-operated-offshore-discovery-in-indonesia" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Offshore Engineer: KUFPEC makes first operated offshore discovery in Indonesia</a></li>
<li><a href="https://jpt.spe.org/kuwaits-kufpec-makes-first-operated-offshore-discovery-in-indonesia" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Journal of Petroleum Technology: KUFPEC makes first operated offshore discovery in Indonesia</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.upstreamonline.com/exploration/kufpec-find-shows-indonesia-s-potential-still-promising-skk-migas/2-1-1172040" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Upstream Online: KUFPEC find shows Indonesia’s potential still promising</a></li>
<li><a href="https://theenergyyear.com/news/kufpec-tenders-for-1-5-billion-anambas-gas-project-in-indonesia/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Energy Year: KUFPEC tenders for Anambas gas project in Indonesia</a></li>
<li><a href="https://indonesiabusinesspost.com/4319/energy-and-resources/kuwait-s-kufpec-secures-approval-to-develop-anambas-offshore-gas-block" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Indonesia Business Post: KUFPEC secures approval to develop Anambas offshore gas block</a></li>
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IEPTC reference profile for Anambas Block Oil and Gas in Indonesia,covering asset type,location,development status,and upstream industry context.

Anambas Block Oil and Gas Project,Indonesia

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