Ron Aston elected as the new IPA president

Jakarta, 11 June, 2009 -- Indonesia Petroleum Association (IPA), announced today that the IPA Board of Directors elected Ron Aston as the new president of the organization.

Aston is the 32nd IPA President, replacing the former IPA President, Roberto Lorato following the end of his assignment and service in Indonesia.

"With the election of Mr. Aston, we trust that the existing good relations and cooperation between the organization and Indonesian government will continue in the future," said Dipnala Tamzil, Executive Director of IPA.

"IPA has been supporting and working with government of Indonesia to address crucial issues in oil and gas sector for more than 30 years. I'm very excited and looking forward to serve the organization and contribute more to the development of oil and gas industry in Indonesia," said Ron Aston, IPA President.

Aston is also the President of Talisman Energy Inc. in Indonesia.

IPA is a non-profit organization with more than 50 company members and 94 associate members. The organization was formed in 1971 and has acted as bridge between the industry and the government of Indonesia. (end of release)