Indonesia faces challenges and dilemmas in the coal sector.
KONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA. Coal production and sales are caught in several dilemmas. On the one hand, it is hampered by environmental problems and sustainable availability; on the…
PWYP Indonesia with the Stakeholders from East Kalimantan Discuss Coal Production and Export Control
The 2015-2019 National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) mandates restrictions on coal production and exports, as well as prioritizing coal supply for domestic needs. This…
The Challenge of National Coal Management: Leakage of State Revenue and Urgency of Energy Transition
The urgency of placing coal as a motor of development, not just a commodity, is understood by all parties. Nevertheless, in practice, it is not that easy. There are some…
Press Release: Measuring Domestic Market Obligation (DMO) Policy
Jakarta - President Jokowi's decision to cancel the plan to revoke the coal Domestic Market Obligation (DMO) obligation has at least dampened public upheaval in the past week.…
Indonesia’s energy consumption grows 4 percent every year, and this is a fact.
Merdeka.com - The National Coordinator of Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Indonesia, Maryati Abdullah, conveyed several facts related to Indonesia's energy sector's development after…
Improvement of Coal Governance in Indonesia
Indonesia is the fifth largest coal producer in the world after China, the United States, Australia and India. However, Indonesia is the second largest exporter after Australia…
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Finds 73,811 Hectares of Forest to be Coal Mine
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia - The results of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) coordination and supervision found an increase in the use of conservation and protected forest…
Public Discussion: Improving Coal Governance in Indonesia
Since 2014 the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), together with other stakeholders such as the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Ministry of Environment and…
The Government’s Commitment To Limit Coal Production Is Questionable
Jakarta: The government's commitment to implement the policy to limit coal production to 400 million tons by 2019 is doubtful. Limiting coal production is the mandate of the…
Sending Letter to the Ministry of National Development Planning, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Increases Coal Production Target
"Do not let this request to increase production strengthen the government's suspicion of being weak against intervention from companies and business actors," said Publish What You…