Jakarta –
Coal entrepreneurs who are members of the Indonesian Coal Mining Association (APBI) have responded to the government’s policy of banning new coal-fired power plants (PLTUs). This prohibition is contained in the presidential regulation (Perpres) n. 112 of 2022 relating to the acceleration of the development of renewable energies for the supply of electricity.
The executive director of the APBI, Hendra Sinadia, explained that if the government bans the construction of coal-fired power plants, it would certainly affect the long-term supply of coal to the domestic market. However, you believe that the government has taken several aspects into account.
“If the government decides to ban the construction of coal-fired power plants, it will be effective in the time frame to be determined, obviously it will affect the supply of coal to the domestic market in the long term,” he told detikcom, Thursday (9/15/2022 ).
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“Of course, as a partner of the government, our members comply with all government policies and regulations. We believe that the government has carefully considered various aspects, including the role of the coal mining industry, which is one of the pillars in supporting the ‘national economy and energy security “, he continued.
When asked if it was harmful to entrepreneurs, he said it was too early to judge. He himself realized that the use of coal was decreasing over time.
“Indeed, coal producers have realized that coal use will decline in the long run, but we believe the government will consider all aspects. Apart from the domestic market, of course there are still export market opportunities because the need for coal for the construction of new coal-fired power plants is also abroad, even in China and India are still under construction, “he explained.
From the information received in the news, the ban on the construction of new steam power plants. Meanwhile, the PLTU under construction may still be in operation.
He added that entrepreneurs currently continue to optimize production by harnessing the momentum of rising prices.
“We just heard the announcement today and we don’t know the details yet. As far as I know, entrepreneurs are currently optimizing their production efforts by harnessing the momentum of price increases, which will obviously bring many benefits to the country,” he explained. .
(acd / hns)
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