Indonesia is the world’s largest exporter of coal. In January 2022, the country had a full coal export ban in place with the aim to protect domestic supply. Since the ban was lifted in February, miners have been obligated to sell 25% of coal in the domestic market to protect against future energy crises.
Despite legislators’ concern over shrinking domestic coal stocks, another outright ban of all coal exports remains unlikely for now. Inventories in the state’s power utility company PLN remain above 4.5 million tonnes, a level considered to be secure.
The names of the 48 miners have not been revealed and the Indonesia Coal Mining Association are contesting the ban.
The announcement comes only one month after Indonesia pledged to increase coal production to help meet demand from countries that have lost supplies from Russia.
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