Banda Aceh, July 11 -- Indonesia is evaluating Aceh's proposal to process natural gas from the offshore Andaman Block at the Arun Special Economic Zone, with authorities weighing project economics against regional development goals, Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said.

Speaking in Banda Aceh on Saturday, Bahlil said discussions were continuing to find a solution that benefits both the government and investors.

"I cannot make a final decision because discussions are still underway. We have to find a win-win solution," he said.

The government cannot approve a plan if development costs make the project commercially unviable, Bahlil said.

He said large-scale gas projects must meet sound commercial and economic standards.

If the economi...