#Coal
Indonesia’s coal export pivot to ASEAN seen as short-term fix: ESI
Indonesia’s attempt to redirect coal exports to Southeast Asia will do little to offset shrinking demand from China, its largest buyer, said a new report by the Energy Shift Institute (ESI).
Indonesia risks losing steel competitiveness as S. Korea abandons coal-based production: Experts
An economist and an energy-transition analyst warn that the country’s steel sector is at risk of falling behind global competition as South Korea accelerates its shift away from coal-based blast furnace technology toward green steel production.
Indonesian industries begin energy transition, but coal remains necessary: DBS
Indonesian businesses are increasingly shifting their focus toward cleaner energy sources as part of the national energy transition as companies start to explore alternatives to coal, with natural gas emerging as the most frequently considered option, concluded Bank DBS Indonesia.
Indonesia’s climate diplomacy under scrutiny as COP30 highlights coal, forest contradictions
As world leaders convene at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, Indonesia faces mounting criticism from civil society groups over what they describe as a widening gap between the country’s climate diplomacy and its domestic extractive policies.
Coal output to hit 2025 target, despite increasing costs and policy instability
Indonesia’s coal sector is expected to meet the government’s 2025 production target despite a significant drop from last year’s output, according to the Indonesian Coal Mining Association (APBI).
Aspebindo calls for price changes, policy updates for Indonesia's energy goals
The Association of Indonesian Energy, Mineral, and Coal Suppliers (Aspebindo) has called for price adjustments and regulatory reforms to support coal producers and accelerate Indonesia’s energy transition amidst rising production costs, tight margins, and persistent infrastructure gaps.
Danantara considers direct investment in Indonesia’s coal gasification-to-DME project
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara), is considering direct investment in a coal gasification project that would convert coal into dimethyl ether (DME), a cleaner alternative to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
Indonesia's banking decarbonization policy lags behind ASEAN peers
A new report by Asia Research & Engagement (ARE) reveals that Indonesia's banking sector lags behind other ASEAN nations in implementing robust decarbonization policies and aligning with the 2050 net-zero targets.
Kadin: Coal remains vital for Indonesia’s energy security despite rising challenges
An executive with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) has underscored the enduring importance of coal in maintaining Indonesia’s energy security despite rising challenges from other and environmentally friendly energy sources.
Coal association seeks to maintain export dominance in SE Asia amid rising competition
The Indonesian Coal Mining Association (APBI) is determined to maintain its dominance in Southeast Asia’s coal export market as new players from outside the region − including Australia, South Africa, and Russia − begin entering ASEAN markets, while demand from Indonesia’s two largest buyers, India and China, is weakening.
Indonesia-Bangladesh strengthen energy cooperation with 1st joint committee meeting
Indonesia and Bangladesh held the inaugural Joint Committee Meeting on Energy on Monday, August 25, 2025, a milestone in strengthening the two countries’ strategic collaboration, after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on energy cooperation on September 4, 2023.
Indonesia leads SE Asia in coal mine expansion despite climate crisis: Report
Indonesia is leading Southeast Asia in coal mine expansion, with 31 million tons per annum (Mtpa) of new coal mining projects currently under development, according to a new report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM).