RKAB Revision Opens in July as MEMR Finalizes Nickel and Coal Quotas
Tue 30 Jun 2026, 09:16 AM
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The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has confirmed that the revision process for the 2026 Work Plan and Budget (RKAB) will begin in July 2026, in accordance with prevailing regulations.
ESDM Ministry spokesperson Dwi Anggia stressed that the ministry has yet to decide on additional production quotas for mineral and coal commodities, including nickel.
"Yes, in line with the regulations [effective from July]. The process is still underway. The calculations are still being carried out first," Anggia told reporters at the ESDM Ministry office on Tuesday (June 30, 2026).
Anggia said the ministry is still seeking input from industry associations and mining companies on additional production quotas for commodities ranging from nickel to coal that could be approved under the 2026 RKAB revision.
"So if there are figures circulating outside, they are definitely incorrect, because the government is still listening to input from business players. It is still under evaluation," Anggia said.
"The final figure will be determined soon. So if anyone claims a certain number, that is not correct," she added.
For reference, the coal production quota approved by the ESDM Ministry for 2026 stands at around 600 million tonnes, down from actual production of 817.48 million tonnes in 2025.
Meanwhile, the cumulative nickel ore production quota under this year's RKAB ranges from 260 million to 270 million tonnes, significantly lower than last year's actual production of 320 million tonnes.
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Regulation No. 17 of 2025 stipulates that applications for RKAB revisions may be submitted in the event of changes in policy regarding national mineral and coal production volumes, or if mineral and coal production targets are not met.
It also applies if mineral supply fails to meet industrial or energy needs, if circumstances arise that hinder operations, if environmental carrying capacity is unable to support production activities, or in the event of force majeure.
The regulation stipulates that RKAB revisions may be carried out once during the current year by submitting periodic reports up to the second quarter, or no later than July 31 of the current year.
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the government will relax coal RKAB targets throughout 2026.
"We always follow developments and will implement measured RKAB relaxation. That means if prices are good, we will increase production. If prices begin to plateau, we will also introduce policies so that we can maintain the balance between supply and demand," Bahlil said during a press conference at the House of Representatives complex on Monday (June 8, 2026).
For nickel, ESDM Director General of Minerals and Coal (Minerba) Tri Winarno denied reports that the 2026 nickel RKAB quota would be increased to 360 million tonnes.
"The ESDM Ministry has never made such a statement," Tri told Bloomberg Technoz on Wednesday (June 24, 2026).
On a separate occasion, Tri said the 2026 RKAB revision process will begin in July 2026. The approved production quota will take into account the potential state revenue to be generated.
Tri indicated that, for coal, production had declined as of May 15, 2026, but state revenue remained relatively stable.
According to Tri, this occurred amid the recent increase in coal prices.
"The point we are making is that we will sell minerals and coal at appropriate prices. We should not sell them too cheaply, but we also must not allow our needs to be disrupted," Tri told reporters at the parliamentary complex in early June.
Tri also said applications for RKAB revisions, which will begin next month, will close on July 31, 2026. However, he said he could not yet disclose the timeline for approvals by the ESDM Ministry.
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