Musi Banyuasin Temporarily Closes Crucial Lalan Bridge for Extensive Revitalization After Coal Barge Collision, Targeting December 2026 Completion

PALEMBANG, REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA – The Musi Banyuasin Regency Government (Pemkab Muba) in South Sumatra has announced the temporary closure of the vital Lalan Bridge, effective Thursday, April 30, 2026,…

South Jakarta District Court Orders PT PLN to Disclose Coal Power Plant Emissions Data in Landmark Transparency Ruling

The South Jakarta District Court issued a monumental ruling on April 13, 2026, marking a decisive turning point in the protracted struggle for public information transparency within Indonesia’s energy sector.…

Coal Prices Cool Despite Surging Oil and Robust Asian Demand Signals

The global coal market experienced a notable shift recently, with benchmark prices receding after a five-day rally, signaling a complex interplay of supply, demand, and geopolitical factors. This cooling trend…

K-pop Fans Urge Hana Bank to Halt Coal Financing for Indonesian Nickel Projects

Global K-pop enthusiasts have intensified their environmental advocacy by targeting one of South Korea’s largest financial institutions, Hana Bank, over its continued involvement in coal-fired power projects. Under the campaign…

The Underreporting of Methane Emissions in Indonesia’s Coal Industry and Its Challenges to National Climate Goals

The integrity of Indonesia’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission data is under intense scrutiny as new research suggests that the coal mining sector has significantly underreported its environmental impact, particularly regarding…

Global Coal Market Ignites as Geopolitical Tensions, Surging Demand, and Supply Constraints Drive Prices Upward

Jakarta, Indonesia – The global coal market is experiencing a significant surge, with prices escalating amid a confluence of geopolitical tensions, robust industrial demand, and tightening supply across key regions.…

Coal Prices Soar as Global Demand and Geopolitical Tensions Reshape Energy Markets

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Global coal prices have once again demonstrated significant upward momentum, propelled by a confluence of surging demand, elevated oil prices, and escalating geopolitical instabilities. According to…

Coal Mining Operations in Kotabaru Threaten Livelihoods of Fishermen and Farmers Amid Environmental Degradation and Agrarian Conflict

Amir Hasan, a 65-year-old fisherman who has spent decades navigating the waters of Kotabaru, South Kalimantan, recently found himself staring at empty traps, a stark symbol of the escalating ecological…

Navigating the Paradox of Coal Dependency and the Imperative for Economic Diversification in Indonesia’s Resource-Rich Regions

The high level of dependency on the coal sector has emerged as a formidable challenge to the economic sustainability of Indonesia’s primary mining regions, particularly as global market dynamics shift…

Restoration of Rights for Kotabaru Transmigrants Facing Land Conflict with Coal Mining Interests in South Kalimantan

The plight of Nyoman Darpada, a transmigrant woman in Kotabaru, South Kalimantan, recently captured national attention through a viral 151-second video in which she pleaded with the President of Indonesia…

Global Energy Shift: Coal Prices Surge as Geopolitical Tensions and Energy Security Drive Nations Back to Fossil Fuels

Coal prices have experienced a significant resurgence, breaking a three-day period of stagnation as global energy security concerns, exacerbated by escalating geopolitical conflicts, compel nations to pivot back to fossil…