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The billionaire-backed miner invoked force majeure across three subsidiaries as government approval on revised production limits remains pending, threatening supply to customers.
With 1,286 gigawatts of installed capacity by July, solar now commands nearly a third of the nation's power infrastructure, marking a turning point in the world's largest energy transition.
A visit to mining territory in Kutai Kartanegara by three prominent business figures has fueled talk of a potential majority acquisition in one of Indonesia's largest coal producers.
Blended finance models struggle to reach captive power sector as policy gaps and project complexity deter investors from $31 billion decarbonisation opportunity
Captive coal plants powering nickel smelters and battery production threaten to undermine climate progress as emissions climb despite renewable energy gains
Private coal plants power the archipelago's battery-metal ambitions while global carbon rules close in on its exporters
Energy department considers raising royalty terms beyond current 30 percent threshold while auction timeline slips toward year-end
The sector shrank 1.64 percent in Q2 2026 while the broader economy grew 5.29 percent, dragged down by nickel oversupply, coal production caps, and the Grasberg mine shutdown.
Major utilities plan expansion of coal and gas capacity as nation prioritizes grid stability over rapid renewable transition
Captive coal capacity now exceeds 25 gigawatts, with most serving nickel smelters outside the national grid and official planning frameworks
Jakarta commits to honoring existing contracts as the Philippines leans harder on coal imports to weather high oil prices and regional electricity pressures
