Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources announced on Thursday that the country’s coal production is likely to exceed 700 million tons this year, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s top coal producers.
As of the end of June, Indonesia had already produced 371.66 million tons, slightly below the 406.06 million tons recorded in the same period last year. The government’s official production target for 2025 stands at 735 million tons.
“We will certainly produce 700 million tons. Even now we have produced half of it,” said Tri Winarno, director general of mineral and coal, during a press briefing in Jakarta.
Coal remains Indonesia’s main energy source, particularly for electricity generation. Despite a growing push for renewables, coal continues to dominate the national energy mix.
In 2024, the country produced a record 836 million tons, up from 775 million tons in 2023.
However, coal exports have declined slightly this year. Indonesia exported 185.98 million tons during the first six months of 2025, marking a 6.13% drop compared to the same period in 2024.
The government has stated its commitment to reducing carbon emissions through green energy development, but analysts say coal will likely remain central to the energy strategy for several years.
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