Gas seen as most feasible path to curb Indonesia’s captive coal emissions

Published 09:39 on February 26, 2026 / Last updated at 09:39 on February 26, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), International (CBAM & Tariffs), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification)

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Indonesia’s growing fleet of captive coal power, built largely to feed its nickel boom, could use natural gas as a stepping stone towards decarbonisation, a report said Thursday, calling it the most feasible route to cutting short- to medium-term emissions.
Indonesia’s growing fleet of captive coal power, built largely to feed its nickel boom, could use natural gas as a stepping stone towards decarbonisation, a report said Thursday, calling it the most feasible route to cutting short- to medium-term emissions.


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