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Indonesia Clears Path for PTT Investment After Montara Settlement

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Jakarta, 12 August 2026 – Indonesia has agreed to lift an investment moratorium on ≈ after compensation linked to the 2009 Montara oil spill was paid, clearing a major obstacle to renewed energy investment.

The long-running dispute followed a blowout at the Montara oilfield in the Timor Sea. Indonesia pursued compensation for environmental and economic damage affecting coastal communities, while a separate settlement agreed in 2022 provided A$192.5 million, about US$135.85 million, to fishers and seaweed farmers in East Nusa Tenggara.

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