PTBA Boosts Coal Transport Capacity; Infrastructure Reaches 81%
Mon 16 Feb 2026, 08:50 AM
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PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) continues to strengthen its coal transport capacity. This move aligns with the company's consistency in supporting the national energy security agenda by providing reliable and sustainable coal supplies.
Currently, PTBA has a coal production capacity of 43 million tons per year and targets an increase to 100 million tons per year within the next three to four years.
The majority of this production is prioritized for domestic needs, with approximately 52 percent of production dedicated to meeting domestic electricity requirements. Moving forward, domestic coal demand is expected to continue rising in line with the growth in electricity needs, manufacturing industry expansion, and the development of downstream projects within the country.
To ensure the smooth flow of these supplies, Bukit Asam is currently working on the construction of a Coal Handling Facility (CHF) and Train Loading Station (TLS) 6–7 on the Tanjung Enim–Kramasan transport route. This facility will add up to 20 million tons per year in transport capacity.
As of January 31, 2026, the construction progress of CHF and TLS 6–7 has reached 80.81 percent. To ensure the project's completion, PTBA has secured financing facilities totaling IDR 3.56 trillion from three state-owned banks (HIMBARA).
Tedy Badrujaman, Director of Downstream Strategy and Mineral Ecosystem at MIND ID, stated that energy sovereignty is a strategic necessity for Indonesia as a country with vast energy resources. As one of the managers of national coal reserves, MIND ID remains committed to supporting the government in achieving energy security.
"This project is a vital foundation for national energy security, and we will oversee its completion according to plan," Tedy said in an official statement on Monday (Feb 16, 2026).
Tedy added that through the strategic pillar of logistics optimization, PTBA will continue to be encouraged to prioritize the increase of transport capacity.
"We hope that through this project, PTBA's coal transport capacity can increase, enabling the company to further strengthen its contribution to maintaining national energy security," he concluded.
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