Indonesia Revokes More Than 2,000 Mining, Forestry Permits
Indonesia’s leader announced Thursday that his administration was revoking more than 2,000 mining and forest-use permits to correct inequality and protect the environment, two months after he signed global pacts to reduce deforestation and coal-fueled power plants.
Indonesia warns coal supply crunch not over as China prices rally
JAKARTA: Indonesia has warned that its coal supply situation remains critical, ahead of Wednesday’s (Jan 5) review of its export ban, unnerving global markets for the fuel used to generate most of the electricity that drives Asia’s biggest economies.
Government’s steps to halt exports paid off: Jokowi
Jakarta (ANTARA) – President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) highlighted that the government’s efforts to stop the exports of mining raw materials had positively impacted the trade balance while affirming that the policy would continue to be applied.
Indonesia Bans Coal Exports until January 31
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry has temporarily banned coal exports from January 1 to 31, 2022, to ensure the availability of coal stocks for domestic power plants.
Indonesia bans coal exports in January on domestic power worries
JAKARTA, Jan 1 (Reuters) – Indonesia has banned coal exports in January due to concerns that low supplies at domestic power plants could lead to widespread blackouts, a senior official at the energy ministry said on Saturday.
Woodside, Keppel to study hydrogen supply to Singapore
Woodside Petroleum (WPL.AX) is working with units of Keppel Corp (KPLM.SI) and Osaka Gas Co (9532.T) to study a long-term supply of liquid hydrogen from Western Australia to Singapore and potentially Japan, the companies said on Wednesday.
Commitment to lower coal energy uncertain
The COP26 summit that ended early last month in Glasgow agreed on reducing the use of coal in coming years in a phased manner. This clearly seems to be the right thing to do with several countries finally finding a common voice in saving the planet.
Vietnam unable to give up coal power in near future
Mr. Tran Viet Ngai, Chairman of the Vietnam Energy Association, spoke with Saigon Investment on steps to take to lower carbon emissions, while remaining committed to its agreement and continuing to ensure energy security in the short and medium term.
