Cloud-Based Exploration Collaboration Tools for Managing Nation-wide Upstream Oil and Gas Exploration Activities

SKK Migas, the Indonesia Oil and Gas Regulatory Body, has set the ambitious goal to achieve 1 million BOPD oil and 12 Bscf/D gas production in 2030. To achieve this, one of the aggressive transformation plans is to enhance exploration activity to find the next giant discoveries. A cloud-based exploration planning solution is seen as the best solution to execute this plan swiftly and efficiently. The exploration planning solution powered by artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) capabilities enables high-quality exploration planning in less time with better-informed decision-making through an open, collaborative, cloud-based environment that enables transparency and focus on shared business objectives. For operators, this cloud-based exploration planning solution will help them streamline the exploration planning process and allow them to be more agile in adapting to market changes, achieving better efficiency and larger returns on investment in future exploration. For SKK Migas, better exploration planning means that a consistent approach is applied across the entire exploration portfolio. This enables SKK Migas to carry out their responsibilities in managing and monitoring all exploration projects or activities more effectively. The first stage of the cloud-based exploration planning solution has successfully been implemented for three basins (North East Java, Kutai, and South Sumatra).