# Indonesia oil and gas regulatory reform > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-oil-and-gas-regulatory-reform > Updated: 2026-09-07T04:37:22.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3. Indonesia is moving to reform its upstream oil and gas sector by replacing the Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (SKK Migas) with a permanent Special Business Entity (BUK Migas). This legislative effort, involving a revision of Law No. 22 of 2001, seeks to fulfill a 2012 Constitutional Court mandate requiring a permanent legal entity to manage national natural resources. As the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) discusses the Oil and Gas Bill (RUU Migas), the proposed BUK Migas could hold mining and upstream business authority, potentially replacing SKK Migas functions and merging activities currently managed by Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE). Beyond the BUK, Commission XII member Eddy Soeparno stated the bill includes provisions for an Oil and Gas Balance (Neraca Migas), an Oil and Gas Fund (Dana Migas), and measures to strengthen domestic energy security and sustainability. The revision has drawn scrutiny from various stakeholders. Energy policy observer Sofyano Zakaria has warned that the new design must not diminish the strategic role of PT Pertamina (Persero), cautioning that relegating it to a “standard contractor role rather than a national energy instrument” could weaken national energy security. Similarly, industry observer Barry Pratama emphasized that the revision must prioritize legal certainty to attract investment and cautioned against placing excessive burdens on Pertamina through government assignments. Concurrently, the SKK Migas Workers Union (SP SKK Migas) has elected Aldy Amir as its chairman for the 2026–2028 term. The union is seeking communication with the DPR RI to ensure workers' rights and job security are addressed during the legislative process. ## Claims - The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) is initiating a new Oil and Gas Bill (RUU Migas) to replace Law No. 22 of 2001. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The proposed bill includes the formation of a Special Business Entity (BUK) as a primary agenda. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The BUK is intended to replace the current Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (SKK Migas). (corroborated by 3 sources) - Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot Tanjung stated that the planned BUK is a result of a Constitutional Court (MK) decision. (single source) - The BUK is planned to report directly to the President. (single source) - Under the draft, the BUK may invest part of the oil and gas reserve funds through investment management institutions with ministerial approval. (single source) - The government has not yet received or reviewed the draft of the RUU Migas from the DPR. (single source) - Political economist Ichsanuddin Noorsy criticized the previous establishment of SKK Migas as merely a rebranding that failed to address liberalization. (single source) - Energy policy observer Sofyano Zakaria warned that the proposed BUK Migas could diminish the strategic role of PT Pertamina (Persero). (single source) - Weakening Pertamina's role in the upstream sector could increase Indonesia's dependence on energy imports. (single source) - The SKK Migas Workers Union (SP SKK Migas) is seeking an audience with the DPR RI to discuss the Oil and Gas Bill revision. (single source) - Aldy Amir was elected by acclamation as the Chairman of SP SKK Migas for the 2026–2028 term. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Indonesia revises Oil and Gas Bill amid BUK formation debate Indonesia's DPR RI is revising the Oil and Gas Bill, focusing on the proposed Special Business Entity (BUK), energy security, a new Oil and Gas Fund, and sustainability measures. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-revises-oil-and-gas-bill-amid-buk-formation-debate ### 2026-09-02: Indonesia Oil and Gas Bill revision sparks concerns over Pertamina and labor rights Indonesia's proposed Oil and Gas Bill revision, involving the creation of BUK Migas, faces criticism over potential impacts on Pertamina's strategic role and worker protections. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-dpr-ri-proposes-new-oil-and-gas-bill-to-form-buk ### 2026-08-25: Indonesia to replace SKK Migas with special business entity Indonesia plans to replace SKK Migas with a special business entity under a revised Oil and Gas Law to fulfill a Constitutional Court mandate and maximize state profits and asset control. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-to-replace-skk-migas-with-special-business-entity --- Cite as: Indonesia oil and gas regulatory reform. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-oil-and-gas-regulatory-reform