tangguh

Tangguh is an Indonesian term meaning 'tough', 'resilient', or 'robust'. In Indonesian and Malay usage, it describes something or someone capable of withstanding hardship or stress. Grammatically, tangguh functions as an adjective and is commonly used to denote endurance, reliability, or sturdiness. The word conveys both physical and moral strength and can apply to people, systems, or objects expected to perform under difficult conditions.

In everyday use, tangguh appears in phrases related to resilience, preparedness, and durability. It is related to synonyms such as kuat and tahan, and is used across media, literature, and policy discourse to describe robust performance or capacity.

A notable use of the term is in the Tangguh LNG project, a major liquefied natural gas facility in Indonesia. Tangguh LNG is located near Bintuni Bay in West Papua Province and is operated by BP with partnering companies. The project began operations in 2009 and has since expanded to include multiple LNG processing trains to supply international markets, especially in Asia. The name is often cited as emblematic of the project’s intended resilience and reliability in energy supply.