On May 3, 2017, the Government of Indonesia, as represented by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, officially filed a tort lawsuit against the Petroleum Authority of Thailand Exploration and Production Australasia Ashmore Cartier Pty Ltd (PTTEP Australasia), and two of its holding Company to seek for the Companies responsibility of the 2009 Montara oil spill. The incident allegedly contaminated the seawater and coastal areas in several villages in East Nusa Tenggara, causing damages to over 13,000 fishermen and seaweed farmers. Over the years, however, the Government’s various attempt to obtain compensation has failed, and so the last resort is this tort lawsuit. At the same time, the Government also asked the SKK Migas to impose a moratorium on cooperation with the Companies.To subscribe please click here