The first 300MW unit of the 600MW Sumsel 1 mine-mouth coal-fired power plant in South Sumatra, Indonesia, is expected to start commercial operations in December after several years of delays. This plant, located in Muara Enim regency
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In 2023, global demand for coal increased by eight percent, but changing conditions and unpredictable weather create uncertainty for the coal market. According to the Federal Government’s ‘Resources and Energy Quarterly’ (REQ) report for March 2024
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Despite growing beliefs that renewable energy will dominate power generation in Asia, particularly India, coal is expected to remain a primary fuel source for the next two decades.
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A prominent Chinese coal industry group has projected that coal imports for 2024 will reach at least 500 million metric tons,
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Global coal consumption is projected to remain steady through 2025, driven by rising electricity demand that surpasses the growth in renewable energy sources like solar and wind, according to the International Energy Agency
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Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has approved coal production quotas totaling 922.14 million tonnes (mnt) for the current year. This decision aligns with the approval of the Work Plan and Budget (RKAB) for 587 companies
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