Luhut Pandjaitan and Bahlil Lahadalia discussed the allocation of mining permits. For the sake of delivering Jokowi’s promise.

The government refuses to accept a win by citizens in a lawsuit regarding air pollution. This is wasting an opportunity to improve the air quality in the capital.

Coal mining industry is not concerned with the government’s plan to shut down steam power plants. High demand and high prices for coal are the driving factors. This report on the dilemma of the electricity and coal businesses was done with the support of the Judith Neilson Institute.

The shortage of coal supplies to PLN electricity generators leads to export bans for 34 companies. Accusations fly as coal prices rise. This report on the dilemma of the electricity and coal businesses was done with the support of the Judith Neilson Institute.

A  state holding company for coal-fired power plants is being prepared. The move is part of the effort to generate revenue amid the plan to retire coal-fired power plants.

PLN will not develop coal-fired steam power plants after the completion of the 35-gigawatt project and Fast Track Program 7 project in 2026. Electricity needs will then be met from new and renewable energy.