GDF Suez, Indonesia's PGN to Develop Onshore LNG Terminal in Java

French firm  GDF Suez and Indonesia’s Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) have agreed to undertake a feasibility study for an on-shore LNG terminal in northern Java.

“This new agreement represents a significant milestone in developing gas infrastructure projects in Indonesia as part of a long-term strategic partnership with PGN. This partnership is an important new example of the Group’s development strategy for international gas infrastructures that will facilitate access to energy supplies for countries experiencing rapid growth,” Jean-Claude Depail, Executive Vice-President, in charge of Infrastructures business line for GDF Suez said in a statement.

The French firm said PGN will benefit from technical assistance from the different units of the GDF Suez Infrastructures business line, particularly in terms of optimising network operations and maintenance and facilitating the commissioning of the new LNG terminal.

The current agreement follows a prior agreement signed in February 2014, which also includes plans for cooperation in training PGN employees in the field of gas technologies, both in France and Indonesia, the French company said.