Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources announced that the country is on track to produce more than 700 million tons of coal by the end of the year. According to the ministry, Indonesia produced 371.66 million tons of coal in the first half of 2025, a slight decline from the 406.06 million tons recorded during the same period in 2024. The government had set an annual target of 735 million tons for 2025.

“We will certainly produce 700 million tons. Even now we have produced half of it,” said Tri Winarno, the ministry’s director general of mineral and coal, during a press briefing at his office in Jakarta.

Coal continues to be a key energy source for Indonesia, particularly for electricity generation, though the country is also investing in renewable energy alternatives. In 2024, Indonesia’s coal production reached 836 million tons, up from 775 million tons in 2023, reflecting steady growth in output.

For exports, Indonesia shipped 185.98 million tons of coal in the first half of 2025, marking a 6.13 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2024. The ministry remains optimistic about meeting its annual production goals, supported by consistent demand for coal in domestic and international markets.

This focus on coal production underscores Indonesia’s efforts to balance its energy needs with economic growth, while gradually expanding its renewable energy initiatives to support a sustainable future.