Indonesia Energy Mobilizes Drilling Rig to Commence Drilling of Two Back-to-Back Production Wells at Kruh Block

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Indonesia Energy Corporation Limited (NYSE American: INDO) has mobilized a drilling rig to begin operations at the Kruh Block in Indonesia, targeting two new production wells (K-27 and K-28) with expected outputs of over 100 barrels of oil per day each. The drilling campaign aims to complete 18 new wells by 2024, which could generate $2.6 million in net revenue per well in the first year. Additionally, IEC has conducted Geological & Geophysical studies for further exploration in the nearby Citarum Block, indicating potential future growth.

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• Mobilization of drilling rig for K-27 and K-28 wells at Kruh Block.
• Expected production of over 100 barrels of oil per day per well.
• Each well projected to generate $2.6 million in net revenue within the first year.
• Ongoing drilling campaign to complete 18 new production wells by 2024.
• Successful exploration could lead to developing a billion-barrel equivalent natural gas in the Citarum Block.

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• None.

New production anticipated to bring IEC to cash flow positive operations

JAKARTA, INDONESIA AND DANVILLE, CA, March 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Indonesia Energy Corporation Limited (NYSE American: INDO) (IEC), an oil and gas exploration and production company focused on Indonesia, today announced that the company has mobilized the drilling rig to drill 2 back-to-back producing wells (named the K-27 and K-28 well) at its 63,000-acre Kruh Block.

The mobilization of the rig represents a milestone in IEC’s previously announced plan to drill two new wells at Kruh Block during the first quarter of 2022. IEC also plans to commence drilling of a third new well at Kruh Block before the end of the second quarter, and likely a fourth new well sometime during 2022. These wells are the continuation of IEC’s previously announced drilling campaign to complete a total of 18 new production wells in Kruh Block by the end of 2024.

If drilling is successful, each of the 2 wells are expected to average production of over 100 barrels of oil per day over the first year of production, and each well will cost approximately $1.5 million to drill and complete. Based on the terms of IEC’s contract with the Indonesian government and an oil price of $95.00/barrel (which is 15% below yesterday’s closing price for Brent), each well is expected to generate $2.6 million in net revenue in its first twelve months, which is enough to recover the cost of drilling the wells in the first year of production.

The Kruh Block is located on Sumatra Island where IEC is already producing oil from 5 existing wells.

In addition, IEC recently completed and provided to the Government of Indonesia two (2) Geological & Geophysical studies each covering both the Kruh Block and the 1,000,000-acre Citarum Block, which IEC also has the right to explore. Additional prospects have been identified from the new study in Citarum Block which is located on the island of Java only 16 miles from the capital city of Jakarta where natural gas prices are at a 200% premium to the prices in the United States.

Mr. Frank Ingriselli, IEC’s President, commented “We are excited to have mobilized the drilling rig and are ready to commence drilling this month and to aggressively take advantage of the current high prices for oil and move our company towards a potential cash flow positive position this year, setting the stage for further drilling and growth for our company in 2022 and beyond. We believe Kruh Block is a world class asset that should significantly grow our cash flow as we drill additional wells and seek to maximize returns on our investments and grow shareholder value. Additionally, our company is moving forward to aggressively set the stage to develop our potential billion-barrel equivalent natural gas Citarum Block, where the previous operator drilled a few gas discoveries."

About Indonesia Energy Corporation Limited

Indonesia Energy Corporation Limited (NYSE American: INDO) is a publicly traded energy company engaged in the acquisition and development of strategic, high growth energy projects in Indonesia. IEC’s principal assets are its Kruh Block (63,000 acres) located onshore on the Island of Sumatra in Indonesia and its Citarum Block (1,000,000 acres) located onshore on the Island of Java in Indonesia. IEC is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia and has a representative office in Danville, California. For more information on IEC, please visit www.indo-energy.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

All statements in this press release of Indonesia Energy Corporation Limited (“IEC”) and its representatives and partners that are not based on historical fact are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Acts”). In particular, when used in the preceding discussion, the words "estimates," "believes," "hopes," "expects," "intends," “on-track”, "plans," "anticipates," or "may," and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Acts and are subject to the safe harbor created by the Acts. Any statements made in this news release other than those of historical fact, about an action, event or development, are forward-looking statements. While management has based any forward-looking statements contained herein on its current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may change. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are outside of the IEC's control, that could cause actual results (including, without limitation, the future prices for oil and the anticipated results of IEC’s drilling and production activities and the impact of such activities on IEC’s results of operations as described herein) to materially and adversely differ from such statements. Such risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, but are not necessarily limited to, those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, filed on May 18, 2021, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies are of such documents are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. IEC undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Company Contact:

Frank C. Ingriselli
President, Indonesia Energy Corporation Limited
Frank.Ingriselli@Indo-Energy.com

FAQ

What is the latest update from Indonesia Energy Corporation (INDO) regarding drilling operations?

Indonesia Energy Corporation has mobilized a drilling rig to commence operations on K-27 and K-28 wells at the Kruh Block, expected to yield over 100 barrels of oil per day each.

How much revenue is expected from the new wells being drilled by INDO?

Each new well is projected to generate approximately $2.6 million in net revenue in its first year of production.

What is the goal of Indonesia Energy Corporation's drilling campaign?

IEC aims to complete a total of 18 new production wells at the Kruh Block by the end of 2024.

Is there potential for natural gas development in the Citarum Block?

Yes, recent studies have identified additional prospects in the Citarum Block, indicating potential for developing a billion-barrel equivalent natural gas resource.