JAKARTA, Indonesia — The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has confirmed that the early retirement plan for Steam Power Plants (PLTU) is still in progress. Dadan Kusdiana, the Secretary General of the Ministry of ESDM, stated that the early retirement of coal-fired power plants is still guided by existing regulations, namely Presidential Regulation (Perpres) 112 of 2022 on the Acceleration of Renewable Energy Development for Electricity Supply. Reportedly, as many as 13 PLTUs are planned to be retired early, taking into account economic considerations and avoiding disruptions in supply and electricity price increases.
Early Retirement of Coal-Fired Power Plants, Indonesia Considers Economic Aspects
JAKARTA, Indonesia — The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has confirmed that the early retirement plan for Steam Power Plants (PLTU) is still in progress. Dadan Kusdiana, the Secretary General of the Ministry of ESDM, stated that the early retirement of coal-fired power plants is still guided by existing regulations, namely Presidential Regulation (Perpres) 112 of 2022 on the Acceleration of Renewable Energy Development for Electricity Supply. Reportedly, as many as 13 PLTUs are planned to be retired early, taking into account economic considerations and avoiding disruptions in supply and electricity price increases.