To increase the production of coal, mainly for the domestic, the government is making steps, among others soon realize the mega project of 35 thousand megawatt power plant, including for South Kalimantan.Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan (Antaranews Kalsel) - Head of Bank Indonesia Representative of South Kalimantan Harymurthy Gunawan said PLN lowering coal absorption target for 2015,
This was done after three steam-fueled power plant (PLTU), namely Paiton in Probolinggo, Tanjung Jati Jepara and Suralaya in Cilegon, decreased demand for industrial electricity in the first quarter.
These conditions, he said, aggravating the black gold business conditions after weakening due to falling prices and declining demand for coal in foreign markets.
According to Hary, reduced exports and a contraction in domestic demand making the coal main company in South Kalimantan also revised its production target.
"PT Adaro Energy lowered its production target for 2015 from 56- 58 metric tons to 54-56 metric tons," he said in Banjarmasin on Monday.
The decline, he added, along with the lack of improvement in market conditions abroad and within the country until today.
To increase the production of coal, mainly for the domestic, the government is making steps, among others soon realize the mega project of 35 thousand megawatt power plant, including for South Kalimantan.
Moreover, by encouraging "based coal methane (CBM) industry to complete the oleochemical industry.
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