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.

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To achieve net zero by 2050, Vietnam is implementing an energy transition action plan, which includes phasing out outdated coal-fired power plants while exploring the feasibility of co-firing biomass and ammonia.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 […]