Indonesia 2022 coal consumption for power generation seen at 119 million T -state Utility
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s 2022 coal consumption for power generation is likely to reach 119 million tonnes, Zulkifli Zaini, CEO of the country’s state utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) told parliament on Monday. Coal demand by PLN itself is expected at 68.43 million tonnes next year, while 50.76 million tonnes is likely to be used by independent […]
Indonesia’s 2022 coal use for power generation set to rise 3%
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s coal consumption for power generation is likely to rise by 3.1% next year compared to 2021, the head of the country’s state utility said on Monday, amid calls to pare back use of the fossil fuel.
Singapore to phase out unabated coal power by 2050
Singapore will phase out the use of unabated coal power by 2050 and end direct government finance of this kind of power internationally, its government has announced. Unabated refers to coal power generation without the use of any technologies to reduce CO2 emissions, such as operational carbon capture and storage or utilisation.
Philippines, Indonesia Join Programs to Phase out Coal-Power Plants
The Philippines and Indonesia, two of Southeast Asia’s biggest economies, are embarking on efforts to phase out coal-fired electricity plants, including through a pilot project launched by the Asian Development Bank that some environmental activists say favors power companies over victims of climate change.
Indonesia sets $90/tonne coal price cap for local cement, fertiliser industries
Indonesia has set a price cap of $90 per tonne for coal sold to local cement and fertiliser industries, a ministerial regulation document showed on Thursday, amid a surge in global coal prices.
Vietnam Spurns Coal as Southeast Asia Aims to Kick Dirty Habit
Vietnam made a surprise commitment at the COP26 climate summit to stop building new coal power plants, as Southeast Asian nations once seen as growth markets for the fuel start to turn their backs on it.
DOF: ADB-backed energy transition mechanism to hasten PHL’s coal exit by 10-15 years
The Asian Development Bank (ADB)-supported initiative to speed up the Philippines’ transition from coal to clean energy sources is seen to generate investments, create jobs, and accelerate the retirement of coal-fired power plants in the country
Singapore pledges to phase out unabated coal in electricity mix by 2050
GLASGOW – Singapore on Thursday (Nov 4) joined the Powering Past Coal Alliance, an international coalition of countries, cities, regions and businesses that promotes the transition from coal to clean energy.
