Indonesia lawmakers propose coal-based fuels as ‘new energy’, incentives for renewables

• Jun 08, 2022

JAKARTA, June 8 (Reuters) – Indonesia’s parliament is proposing the inclusion of coal-based energy and nuclear as “new energy” sources in a draft of a new bill reviewed by Reuters, which also proposes renewable energy compensation and incentives.

The draft bill, which will be put forward for discussion with the government, also proposes a so-called Domestic Market Obligation for coal is increased to 30% from the current 25%, plus the removal of all diesel power plants by 2024.

Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/indonesia-lawmakers-propose-coal-based-fuels-new-energy-incentives-renewables-2022-06-08/?rpc=401&