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Onshore LNG: Evaluating the options for Indonesia's Abadi
Report summary
The future of the remote, 20-tcf Abadi gas field offshore Indonesia has become more uncertain. In March 2016, INPEX's proposed 7.5-mmtpa FLNG US$15 billion development was rejected by the Indonesian government, in favour of an onshore LNG plant to boost local content. However, the increased costs associated with an onshore development could have a significant impact on project economics. We estimate a 7.5-mmtpa onshore project generates an IRR of 9.9%, versus 14.6% for the FLNG concept. In the current industry environment, the PSC partners would be unlikely to take on the considerable risks of a remote greenfield development unless it has clear terms and robust economics. We compare several incentives Indonesia could implement to make the onshore development more attractive.
Table of contents
- Executive summary
- Background
- Project economics
- Enhanced project options
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Risks and other implications
- Development risks
- Corporate impact
- Domestic petrochemical options
- Implications for Indonesia
- Conclusion
Tables and charts
This report includes 4 images and tables including:
- Location of the Abadi field
- Cumulative contractor's cash flow
- NPV and IRR
- Government's share of revenue and contractor's IRR
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