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Indonesia is pushing forward with its campaign to increase exploration interest and shore up its dwindling production.The government recently awarded a dozen exploration blocks to a variety of bidders,both foreign and domestic.Anadarko Petroleum Corp.won a 100% interest in the Northeast Madura III Block,offshore East Java.The shallow-water block covers 1 million acres and is 50 miles north of Madura Island.The Houston firm will operate the license and hold a 100% working interest.