Indonesia, the political economy of energy
By: Philip Barnes.
Contributors: Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
Series: The political economy of oil-exporting countries ;; 3
Publisher: Oxford University Press for the Oxford Institute of Energy Studies
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 193
Subjects: Petroleum industry and trade -- Indonesia.; Gas industry -- Indonesia.; Power resources -- Indonesia.; Energy policy -- Indonesia.; Indonesia -- Economic conditions -- 1945-.
Other titles: Indonesia; Political economy of energy
Description: Indonesia has by far the largest population of all the OPEC countries and is the largest Islamic nation in the world. It is blessed with substantial resources, both natural and human. In the 45 years since independence there have been only two presidents, the first Sukarno and the second Suharto, who has been in power since 1968. A key member of the growing economies of the Pacific Rim, the country is attracting increasing international investment.

Philip Barnes' study examines the potential for the development of Indonesia's energy resources and is a substantial contribution to our knowledge of the country. In turn, he considers the political and economic context of Indonesia's energy resources; the development of oil production; the domestic energy scene; natural gas, coal and other alternatives to oil; the organization of the energy industry and of Pertamina, the state oil and gas company, and the relationship with OPEC.

This book looks at the constraints facing a developing country trying to exploit its natural resources so as to generate capital for development and to satisfy domestic demand for energy. It should be read by oil and gas industry managers, economists, financiers, South East Asia specialists and anyone interested in this dynamic region.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 186-188) and index.