Low water levels in the Barito River, caused by El Niño, are threatening to prolong dry conditions and constraining coal movements.

The entities involved

• Indonesia →

  island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania

  • Higher oil-driven input costs due to Middle East supply disruptions are impacting EM Asia market trends, affecting companies like Samsung, Pakistan, and Indonesia.10:50
  • The Indonesia Energy Corporation, headquartered in Jakarta, leverages Indonesia's abundant coal reserves.09:44
• El Niño →

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  • A meeting in Phnom Penh addressed the impacts of El Niño and pledged stronger cooperation on waste management and climate change plans.08:04
  • Drought caused by El Niño is straining water supplies in the Northern Region, prompting a minister to report the situation in Parliament.05:08
• Kalimantan →

  Indonesian part of the island of Borneo

  • Fires are raging in Kalimantan and Sumatra, sparking public pressure on Jakarta via social media and open letters.Thu 06:28
  • Fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, which are part of Indonesia, are causing haze that is affecting the Philippines. El Niño is cited as a major catalyst.Thu 03:38
• Barito River →

  river in South Kalimantan, Indonesia

  Nothing else this week.

Related events

• Government signs regulation for direct crude oil procurement while addressing fuel bottlenecks and river silting risks in Kalimantan.Oct 23
• Southeast Asian nations, including Indonesia and the Philippines, face challenges in energy transition due to heavy coal reliance and resource distribution.Oct 22
• Drought fueled by El Nino intensifies wildfires in West Kalimantan, prompting the President to lead the handling of the resulting smoke disaster.Oct 21
• Indian Railways is transporting coal across India as El Niño continues to impact the nation's power sector.Oct 24