Indonesia’s higher coal output target thwarted by heavy rains
JAKARTA, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Indonesia, the world’s biggest exporter of coal used for power generation, is facing challenges in hitting its output target for the fuel because of heavy rains that have slowed activity at key mines in recent months.
Vietnam’s coal-fired power may double by 2030 under draft energy plan
HANOI, Oct 15 (Reuters) – Vietnam may double the amount of coal-fired electric generation it installs by 2030 under a draft power development plan submitted to the prime minister for approval this week.
Investment in coal-fired power to dry up as world seeks to go green
Vietnam will find it hard to mobilize foreign funding for coal-fired electricity plants because many nations have vowed-up to step up environmental protection.
Vietnam to Indonesia: the Asian countries hit hardest by China’s clampdown on new coal-fired power plants overseas
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s pledge to the United Nations that China will no longer build coal-fired power plants overseas will leave many projects awaiting financial closure at risk of cancellation.
Coal-fueled power plants no longer an option: Energy Minister
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The development of coal-fueled power plants (PLTU) is no longer an option in Indonesia, which is moving to transition from fossil fuels to new and renewable energy, the Energy and Mineral Resources Minister has said.
Cambodia counts the cost of its push to expand coal-fired power
PHNOM PENH — The potential cost of Cambodia’s push to boost its reliance on coal power has increased sharply since it began to ramp up two years ago, prompting calls for the government to rethink and promote renewable energy.
China’s coal plant plans provide a chance for Cambodia to go green
China’s plan to stop building coal-fired power plants in other countries is an opportunity for Cambodia to switch to a mix of sustainable options, according to speakers at an online climate conference.Cambodia Climate Change Summit 2021 was organised by Mekong Future Initiative and supported by the Ministry of Environment.
Links to coal mining add to Indonesian palm oil sector’s risk for buyers
JAKARTA — Consumer goods behemoths such as Unilever, PepsiCo and Nestlé that buy palm oil from Indonesia may be exposed to the environmental and social fallout from a seemingly unrelated industry there: coal mining.
