PT Pertamina signs MOU for hydraulic fracturing

The collaboration aims to evaluate multi-stage hydraulic fracturing, acid stimulation, and automated cementing to improve drilling efficiency and resource recovery in Indonesia.

Feb. 27, 2026

PT Pertamina (Persero) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Halliburton to accelerate the deployment of advanced well construction and stimulation technologies in Indonesia.

Under the MoU, Pertamina and Halliburton intend to evaluate opportunities for multi-stage hydraulic fracturing, acid stimulation, advanced cementing services, as well as the potential application of closed-loop automation and artificial intelligence capabilities aimed at improving drilling and fracturing performance in selected onshore fields.

Persero is Indonesia’s state-owned integrated energy company and had started an unconventional drilling campaign in Duri.