Indonesia removes proposed coal plant near Cirebon amid energy transition push
What happened
A proposed third coal plant near Cirebon was removed from Indonesia's latest electricity plan. This decision was viewed as a victory by local fishing and salt-farming families in Mundu Bay. The report noted that while Asean governments have introduced coal moratoriums and sustainable finance taxonomies, few have adopted legally binding coal retirement schedules consistent with the Paris Agreement’s goals.
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Why it matters
The removal of the plant reflects a policy shift away from new coal expansion in Indonesia. This aligns with global trends showing that financing for new coal plants is declining. The move contributes to the broader regional push for sustainable finance and climate goal alignment in Southeast Asia.
The Indonesia Energy Corporation leverages Indonesia's abundant coal reserves.
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Who's involved
- CirebonLocation of the coal complex where the plant was proposed
- IndonesiaGeopolitical state where the energy policy change occurred
- DarmawanLeads a local salt farmers' group in the Cirebon area
- Ministry of Public WorksMinistry overseeing ongoing rehabilitation projects in Cirebon
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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The Indonesia Energy Corporation, headquartered in Jakarta, leverages Indonesia's abundant coal reserves.Also in this story
- A coal bed methane project facility development site was identified for a new contract in Indonesia.
- Coal supply operations are confirmed smooth, and an LNG plant site was inaugurated in East Java.
The entities involved
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Cirebon
city in West Java Province, Indonesia
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Indonesia
island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania