Indonesia, Asia-Pacific's only member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), has decided to remain a full member of the cartel, an official at energy watchdog BPMIGAS said today.

Indonesia's declining oil production has left it unable to meet its OPEC quota, and it became a net importer of oil for several months of last year. That lead to some calls from parliamentary and industry groups for it to leave the cartel.

In April, a government panel suggested Indonesia could become an observer at OPEC, which would remove its voting rights but also mean it would not have to pay the financial costs of membership.