With the aim of streamlining government efforts to improve the supply of potable water to all areas of Indonesia, the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing has issued Regulation No. 19/PRT/M/2016 on the Provision of Support from Central and/or Regional Government on Cooperation for the Management of the Drinking-Water Supply Systems.

The Amendment updates various provisions relating to licensing requirements and procedures for unincorporated business entities which are engaged in the provision of supporting-electricity services in a bid to improve service and supply for consumers.

The 2016 Regulation sets out the role of downstream oil-and-gas companies and power companies (?Energy Companies?) as regards assisting the government as it attempts to address any such crises or emergencies. The 2016 Regulation is of relevance to Energy Companies.

The 2016 Regulation is aiming to boost national economic development through the efficient utilization of gas by industry and businesses. With this goal in mind, the 2016 Regulation grants authority to the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources to set the price of natural gas in special circumstances which are only applicable to certain business sectors.

Presidential Regulation No. 24 of 2016 has just been issued to amend Presidential Regulation No. 61 of 2015 on the Gathering and Utilization of Palm Oil Plantation Funds. The Amendment aims to ensure the collection of plantation funds from plantation businesses becomes more effective.

The Amendment simplifies procedures for newly established companies in the trade sector which are looking to secure Business Trade Licenses (Surat Izin Usaha Perdagangan ? ?SIUP?) and Company Registration Certificates (Tanda Daftar Perusahaan ? ?TDP?) at regional offices of the One-Stop Integrated Service (Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu ? ?PTSP?) facility.

With the ultimate goal in mind of replacing Law No. 4 of 2009 on Minerals and Coal Mining , the government has concluded formulating the Draft Bill on Minerals and Coal Mining for discussion with the House of Representatives.

The 2016 Regulation aims to simplify procedures for mining businesses looking to obtain a recommendation from the Minister, which is a requirement for the export of processed and purified minerals.

Regulation sets out guidelines for both individuals and businesses looking to secure valid licenses prior to engaging in the management or utilization of a given water-resource, including: water, water sources (sumber air) and water-based power (daya air).

The 2015 Regulation aims to simplify the procedures governing mining businesses looking to export mining products which have been processed and purified in Indonesia. Prior to the issuance of the 2015 Regulation, these matters were addressed by four different regulation