In essence, the energy policy is aimed at balancing the required energy resources to fulfill domestic demand and to obtain foreign exchange through export. Further, development of the nation's energy reserves, in order of priority, should start from renewable and non-tradeable energies such as hydropower and geothermal, followed by coal with its relatively low export value. Consideration then goes to energy resources which can be exported with a high value, such as natural gas. According to the energy policy, oil should be utilised only if there is no alternative energy for the end user.
Oil is the fuel of today and natural gas is described as the 'fuel of the future'.