Hold the Extension!

The extension of ExxonMobil's contract has sparked a bitter debate among top government officials. In this respect, a bigger interest must prevail.

August 27, 2002

The mystery surrounding the actual measure of oil reserves in Cepu, Central Java ever since giant oil company ExxonMobil started its operations there in 2000, is creating heated debates. There's ExxonMobil on one side, proactively pushing its contract extension, and on the other side, National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) chairman Kwik Kian Gie strongly stating his opposition to it. Meanwhile, three ministers, have expressed their su

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