Indonesia has reached an agreement to import up to 150 million barrels of oil from Russia
Indonesia abandons idea of charging fees for ships passing through the Strait of Malacca
Rosatom: Unit 1 of Bangladesh's Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant ready to start reactor
Iran's Deputy Parliament Speaker: Iran has collected revenue for the first time by levying passage fees on the Strait of Hormuz
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Hashim Jojohadi Kusumo, Indonesia's Presidential Envoy for Energy and Climate, stated that following President Prabowo Subianto's visit to Moscow, Indonesia has finalized an agreement to import up to 150 million barrels of oil from Russia.
Speaking at an economic briefing in Jakarta, Jojohadi Kusumo said: "Indonesia has received a response from the Russian government regarding the request for 150 million barrels of oil supply. We can store this oil domestically to prepare for potential economic turbulence."
He confirmed that the Russian government initially agreed to urgently supply 100 million barrels at preferential prices. The volume could be increased by another 50 million barrels if necessary.
Previously, Indonesia's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia stated that Russian oil supplies could begin in April 2026. As for liquefied natural gas procurement and its share in the national energy mix, these matters are still under study.
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Antara News Agency quoted Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi as saying that Indonesia will not impose fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Malacca due to conflict with international law.
Marsudi said Jakarta has consistently adhered to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which guarantees freedom of navigation through international straits.
"We also expect free navigation, and ensuring open, neutral, and mutually beneficial sea routes is a shared obligation among many nations," she emphasized, stressing that Indonesia "does not stand in favor of imposing such charges."
Marsudi pointed out that given Indonesia’s numerous islands, the country plans to abandon the idea of charging for transit through straits within its territory under the framework of international conventions.
Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said coastal states hope international waterways remain unobstructed and do not support measures restricting transit transport.
Indonesia's Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati had previously suggested the possibility of charging ships passing through the Strait of Malacca, sparking regional debate.
The Strait of Malacca is considered one of the world's major maritime arteries.
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Rosatom, Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation, announced that Unit 1 of the Russia-partnered Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Bangladesh is now ready to initiate reactor operations.
Rosatom released a statement saying: "[Rooppur] Unit 1 is ready for physical startup. Final inspections of equipment readiness prior to reactor initiation have been completed, and the operating license for Unit 1 has been issued."
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Iran’s Deputy Parliament Speaker Hajji Babaei said Iran has collected revenue for the first time through tolls imposed on the Strait of Hormuz, with the funds deposited into Iran’s central bank.
Mehr News Agency cited Babaei as stating: "The first revenue from Strait of Hormuz passage fees has been transferred to Iran’s Central Bank."
Iran’s parliament had previously begun drafting legislation to levy passage fees on the Strait of Hormuz, while banning vessels from the United States, Israel, and other countries participating in sanctions against Iran from passing through.
The bill has not yet been passed or approved.
On April 16, Iranian Students’ News Agency reported that according to a member of Iran’s Parliament Presidium, Iran’s assessment indicates that income from “managing” the Strait of Hormuz could amount to between $10 billion and $15 billion, though no specific timeline was provided for when such revenue would be realized.
Iranian officials stated that fees are intended to cover costs associated with military actions initiated by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, claiming these are necessary for ensuring the safety of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran also mentioned plans to jointly establish a new passage regime with Oman for managing another section of the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: sputniknews
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