INPEX begins FEED work on Indonesia's Abadi LNG Project, targeting low-carbon LNG production, regional development, and enhanced energy security.
INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX) has officially launched the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) phase for the Abadi LNG Project, located in the Masela Block, Indonesia. This milestone marks a crucial step in the project’s development and is being managed by INPEX Masela, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of INPEX.
The FEED process focuses on evaluating and finalizing technical specifications for the facilities that will handle hydrocarbon production and processing from the Abadi Gas Field. This includes plans for an onshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant (OLNG). The scope of FEED work has been divided into four major packages: the OLNG facility, floating production, storage and offloading unit (FPSO), subsea umbilicals, risers and flowlines (SURF), and a gas export pipeline (GEP). All four components will integrate carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions, aligning the project with sustainability objectives.
INPEX has already awarded contracts for three of these packages—FPSO, SURF, and GEP. Notably, the FPSO package will be executed using a "dual FEED" strategy, where two contractor consortiums will conduct design work simultaneously and independently. This approach aims to foster competition, ensuring the selection of the most technically and commercially advantageous partner. The same dual FEED methodology is planned for the OLNG package, with the contractor selection to follow at a later stage.
Once operational, the Abadi LNG Project is expected to produce 9.5 million tons of LNG annually—more than 10 percent of Japan's total yearly LNG imports. This output will play a vital role in enhancing energy security not just for Indonesia and Japan, but also for other Asian markets. The project benefits from the Abadi Gas Field’s high-quality gas reserves, which offer an efficient pathway for large-scale, low-carbon LNG production.
Furthermore, the incorporation of CCS technology will help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, aligning the project with INPEX’s broader sustainability targets as outlined in its “INPEX Vision @ 2035,” released in February 2025. By leveraging natural gas and LNG, INPEX aims to grow its business while contributing to global climate goals.
Economically, the project is poised to generate substantial benefits for eastern Indonesia, stimulating regional development and employment. Moreover, it will support Indonesia’s national target of achieving net-zero CO2 emissions by 2060. INPEX reaffirmed its long-term commitment to strengthening its operations in Indonesia and emphasized its intention to remain actively engaged in the country’s energy transition and economic progress.
