RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The House of Representatives has called for the preparation of a more measurable and clearly defined roadmap for natural gas development in Bali to support effective and efficient energy services. Member of Commission XII Junaidi Auly, made the statement during the Commission XII recess working visit to Denpasar, Bali, on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

According to him, this issue has come under scrutiny because the current gas distribution pattern to Bali still relies on a beyond-pipeline scheme, namely through trucks and ships.
As quoted from dpr.go.id, he stated that the scheme often faces various technical challenges in the field.

“So far, gas deliveries to Bali are still beyond pipeline, which often leads to distribution obstacles,” said Junaidi.

He believes that the condition requires more thorough planning through a measurable roadmap, both in terms of timing and supply volume. In his view, this effort will optimize energy services in Bali.

“We are asking for a clearer year-by-year roadmap, including supply volumes, so that gas services can be more effective and efficient,” he said.

Furthermore, Junaidi emphasized the importance of expanding gas services to reach all levels of society, not just certain sectors. According to him, Bali, with its strong tourism potential, should be able to drive more equitable energy service development.

“We want gas services to reach all segments of society,” he said.

He also highlighted the challenges of developing gas networks in Bali, which are influenced by geographical conditions. Cross-regional distribution, especially via sea routes, is considered to increase infrastructure development costs. “Geographical conditions make gas network development more expensive, so appropriate solutions are needed,” he conveyed.

Nevertheless, he stated that the supply of gas in the form of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) still needs to be optimized with better infrastructure support so that prices can be better controlled. “CNG and LNG supplies must be well available and supported by adequate infrastructure,” he said.

Regarding the use of gas for power generation, he noted that it is technically feasible, but efficiency aspects compared to other energy sources must be considered. This is because production costs and dependence on gas imports remain challenges. (AF)