Indonesia Proposes Raising Royalties Paid by Mining Companies
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia is considering raising royalties paid by mining companies from commodities like coal, nickel and copper, among others, its mining ministry said.
Indonesia’s Coal Exporters Seek Six-Month Grace Period for Pricing Rule
Jakarta. The Indonesian Mineral and Coal Suppliers Association (Aspebindo) has urged the government to grant a six-month transition period before implementing a new regulation requiring coal exports to use the government-set benchmark price (HBA). The policy, established under the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry’s latest decree, took effect on March 1, 2025.
Indonesia to Offer Energy Projects Worth $40 Billion in 2025, Minister Says
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia seeks to boost coal gasification projects using funding from its newly launched sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia, the country’s energy minister said.
Vietnam unveils coal phase-out plan, intends to stop 2 coal-power plants by 2030
To achieve net zero by 2050, Vietnam is implementing an energy transition action plan, which includes phasing out outdated coal-fired power plants while exploring the feasibility of co-firing biomass and ammonia. The plan aims to increase the share of renewable energy generation to 37.7%. It also reaffirms the plan to restart the Ninh Thuan nuclear […]
Vietnam plans to stop 2 coal-fired power plants by 2030, all inefficient ones by 2040
Vietnam aims to stop two coal-fired power plants by 2030 and then all inefficient ones that cannot be improved by 2040, according to a decision signed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Monday.
Vietnam’s industrial boom drives global coal imports to new highs
LITTLETON, Colorado, Feb 11 (Reuters) – Vietnam has become a key driver of global growth in thermal coal imports and use, after supercharging imports of the power fuel by over 30% in 2024 to record highs.
Indonesia sets coal production record amid rising energy demand
Indonesia’s coal production reached a new high in 2024 amid soaring domestic and global energy demand.
PH coal consumption rises amid surging power demand
The Philippines’ coal consumption continues to rise, driven by growing power demand despite the government’s push for renewable energy. In a report by the Philippine Star, the International Energy Agency (IEA) stated that coal use in the Philippines likely increased by 5% in 2024 to 42 million tons, up from 40 million tons in 2023.
