The ceased operation of the ExxonMobil Indonesia Plant in Lhokseumawe, Aceh, is the responsibility of Pertamina. As its contractor and partner, Pertamina should have been able to anticipate the signs of this halt, instead of looking for a solution after the problem has occurred.

It’s public knowledge, that even though Pertamina’s President Director comes from Caltex, it’s not easy for people in Pertamina’s management to i