ENERGY and Mineral Resources Minister Sudirman Said said it's time Pertamina be given responsibility as a state-owned company. "The decision on Mahakam will become the model on how to deal with blocks whose contract has ended," said Sudirman, interviewed at his home last week.

What is your ministry's concept on the Mahakam Block?

There is still no protocol on the extension. In the previous contract, the return of the area was not done in detail. Th