The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Endorses 300 Million Tons of Coal RKAB in 2026

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) through the Director General of Mineral and Coal (Minerba) Tri Winarno has revealed the latest news regarding the Budget and Cost Work Plan (RKAB) for coal commodities in 2026.

Tri said that until now his party had approved 300 million tons of coal production or almost reaching 50 percent of the total quota set by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.

"RKAB coal is now around 250-300 million tons. It is almost 300 million tons approximately. What has been approved yes. It is around almost 300 million tons," Tri told the media when met in Indramayu, quoted Friday, March 13.

For information, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has set a coal production quota for 2026 of 600 million tons or down if compared to 2025 which was set at 790 million tons.

However, Tri was reluctant to detail which companies his RKAB had been approved by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. However, he ensured that several companies such as PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk had obtained RKAB permits.

Tri also said that several companies that had received RKAB permits included holders of the Coal Mining Work Agreement (PKP2B). Tri said, not all ex-PKP2B companies have obtained approval.

For information, this policy is taken to balance supply and demand, following the oversupply conditions that have been suppressing global coal prices.

Efforts to coordinate between supply and demand are considered important, not only to maintain the stability of coal commodity prices, but also to ensure the availability of energy reserves for future generations. The government considers that excessive coal exploitation needs to be controlled so that natural resource management remains sustainable.

Source: https://voi.id/en/economy/564386

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