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Indonesia’s aluminium boom risks repeating coal-powered nickel model -report

Published 07:43 on July 2, 2026 / Last updated at 07:43 on July 2, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification)

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Indonesia's fast-growing aluminium industry is following the country's nickel sector into a heavy reliance on captive coal-fired power, with 9.8 GW of coal capacity linked to existing and planned projects, risking another emissions lock-in, according to a report released on Thursday.
Indonesia's fast-growing aluminium industry is following the country's nickel sector into a heavy reliance on captive coal-fired power, with 9.8 GW of coal capacity linked to existing and planned projects, risking another emissions lock-in, according to a report released on Thursday.


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