INFOKU, BLORA - The impact of the reduction in Cepu Block oil production resulted in the nominal production sharing fund ( DBH ) of Blora Regency oil and gas experiencing a decrease .
In fact, Blora itself was recorded as the first time to receive a fairly high oil and gas DBH after going through a long process.
Head of the Blora Regional Revenue, Financial and Asset Management Agency ( BPPKAD ), Slamet Pamudji, said that Blora Regency will receive IDR 160 billion in 2023. Meanwhile, in 2024 it will decrease to IDR 125 billion.
The man who is familiarly called Mumuk explained that the DBH figure for Blora of Rp. 125 billion was known from the center which had issued a circular and was based on the 2024 APBN. ''The percentage is actually still the same. There is just a decrease in production. So, that influences it too," he said.
"So, the basic projection is based on H-1 of the previous year. So, in 2023 our oil and gas trend will decline. "So, adjusted for 2024, that's why there is a decrease ," he added to the press Tuesday (19/12).
However, according to him, the Rp. 125 billion could also change. Depend on the situation. For example, if there is a spike in world oil prices due to conflict in the Middle East.
"Currently, calculated in the APBN, the price is projected at 90 US dollars per barrel. "But this number can go up and down (fluctuate)," he explained.
According to him, if there is a spike in world oil prices, of course it will also have an impact on the DBH given to the regions. Blora Regency is no exception.
"For example, if the price is more than 100 US dollars per barrel, there could be an additional amount of more than IDR 125 billion," he said.
Mumuk also explained that, based on calculations, Blora Regency will be in a difficult financial position in 2023. Because it has to pay debts in the 2022 budget year. This condition means that other sectors must be sacrificed.
This includes allocation of development funds. Luckily, in these conditions, Blora Regency finally received oil and gas DBH . After years of just being a spectator.
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"Even though the 2023 APBD must be burdened with debt payments, because there is oil and gas DBH , infrastructure development can continue," he said.
According to him, thanks to DBH , the government can still carry out infrastructure development this year. Moreover, the use of these funds is free. Not limited like DAK to DBHCHT which has a special designation. ( Endah / IST )
