2026 Indonesia Coal Outlook Conference
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The 2026 Indonesia Coal Outlook Conference stands as the premier annual gathering for Indonesia's coal industry, bringing together C-suite executives, government officials, international buyers, and strategic investors to navigate the complex landscape of global coal markets and Indonesia's evolving energy policies. As the world's fourth-largest coal producer, Indonesia occupies a critical position in global energy security while balancing domestic industrial growth, export competitiveness, and regulatory compliance in an increasingly dynamic market environment.
This landmark event provides an essential strategic forum for industry leaders to address the most pressing challenges facing Indonesia's coal sector: adapting to shifting demand patterns from major markets like China and India, optimizing production strategies across Sumatra and Kalimantan operations, and capitalizing on growing domestic industrial demand from Indonesia's expanding smelting and downstream processing sectors. The conference delivers actionable insights on navigating the country's evolving regulatory framework, including Domestic Market Obligation (DMO) compliance, export policies, and downstreaming requirements.
The conference focuses on foundational market dynamics, policy directions, and operational strategies that will shape Indonesia's coal industry through 2026. Participants will gain direct access to government policy makers outlining Indonesia's latest coal regulations and energy security priorities, while engaging with CEOs from leading coal companies sharing their strategies for production growth, infrastructure development, and market adaptation. The program examines critical market intelligence on price volatility, risk management, and evolving trade patterns with key buyers in China, India, and emerging ASEAN markets.
The conference addresses Indonesia's unique position in both thermal and metallurgical coal markets, exploring opportunities in coking coal production, coke manufacturing, and value-added processing. Industry experts will provide comprehensive market outlooks, examining supply-demand fundamentals, geopolitical factors, and the implications of global energy transition policies on Indonesian coal exports. Sessions on diversification strategies beyond coal, infrastructure partnerships, and domestic market development ensure participants understand both current opportunities and future growth pathways.
Through high-level keynote presentations, executive panel discussions, and targeted networking opportunities, the 2026 Indonesia Coal Outlook Conference serves as the definitive platform for strategic decision-making, business development, and industry collaboration in Indonesia's coal sector.
Key Topics to be Discussed
The conference agenda addresses the most critical factors shaping Indonesia's coal industry, from government policy directions to market dynamics and strategic diversification.
Government Policy & Regulatory Framework:
- Indonesia's latest energy policy directions and coal's strategic role in national energy security
- Coal downstreaming policies and export proceeds regulations: navigating compliance and business risks
- Domestic Market Obligation (DMO) outlook and evolving demand from smelters, cement, and pulp & paper industries
- Legal and regulatory landscape analysis with practical implementation strategies
Global Market Intelligence & Trade Dynamics
- Comprehensive global coal market analysis and price trend outlook for 2026
- Evolving demand patterns from China and India: adaptation strategies for Indonesian producers
- Emerging ASEAN markets opportunities and challenges in the energy transition era
- Coking coal market dynamics and Indonesia's strategic positioning in volatile global markets
- Metallurgical coke manufacturing prospects: opportunities and operational challenges
Strategic Leadership & Corporate Vision
- CEO insights on sustaining production growth and strengthening infrastructure across regions
- Diversification strategies: expanding beyond coal into renewable energy, strategic minerals, and downstream processing
- Building operational resilience amid evolving policies and market volatility
- Long-term vision development for sustainable and diversified business growth
Market Positioning & Competitive Strategy
- Balancing export markets with domestic energy and industrial demand
- Integrated logistics optimization: railways, ports, and infrastructure development
- Price risk management and strategic response to market uncertainty
- Value chain positioning from raw material supply to value-added processing
Industrial Development & Domestic Markets
- Coal's evolving role in Indonesia's industrial expansion and downstream sectors
- Domestic market drivers and demand forecasting across key industrial segments
- Strategic partnerships with cement, pulp & paper, and smelting industries
- Infrastructure development supporting domestic market growth
Who Should Attend
The 2026 Indonesia Coal Outlook Conference attracts Indonesia's most influential coal industry stakeholders and international decision-makers, creating unparalleled networking and business development opportunities.- Coal Company Executives
- Government Officials & Policy Makers
- International Coal Buyers
- Industrial Coal Consumers
- Investors & Financial Institutions
- Market Analysts & Research Professionals
- Legal & Regulatory Advisors
- Logistics & Infrastructure Companies
- Energy Sector Professionals
| 08:00-09:00 | Registration & Coffee |
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| 09:00-09:15 | Welcome Remarks from moderator by Mrs. Diyana Putri Alan Southeast Asian Energy Markets Editor of McCloskey by OPIS. |
| 09:15-09:40 | Keynote Address: Energy Policy Directions and Coal’s Role in Indonesia’s Future This session will outline the government’s latest policies on coal production, domestic market obligations, and export regulations. The discussion will cover how these measures align with national energy security goals, support industrial growth, and respond to the challenges of a global energy transition. Speaker: Mr. Tri Winarno, Director General of Minerals and Coal, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) |
| 09:40-10:00 |
Navigating Indonesia's Coal Downstreaming and Export Policy Landscape: Risks and Opportunities A legal expert will provide a practical review of Indonesia's coal downstreaming policies and export proceeds regulations, focusing on business risks, compliance, and market implications in the current regulatory environment. Speaker: Mr. Bill Sullivan, Senior Foreign Counsel with Christian Teo & Partners and Senior Adviser to Stephenson Harwood. |
| 10:00-10:30 |
“Keynote Speech: Unlocking Muratara’s Potential: Regional Leadership and Investment Opportunities in Mining and Energy.” A legal expert will provide a practical review of Indonesia's coal downstreaming policies and export proceeds regulations, focusing on business risks, compliance, and market implications in the current regulatory environment. Keynote Speech: Mr. H. Devi Suhartoni, Regent of North Musi Rawas (Muratara) |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee Break & Networking |
| 11:00-12:00 | CEO Panel Discussion: Indonesia’s Coal Outlook: Balancing Growth, Policy, and Market Transition After a decade of sustained output growth, Indonesia’s coal sector faces the challenge of navigating expansion in a more complex environment—where policy direction, demand volatility, and transition pressures increasingly dictate capital and market access. Industry leaders will explore how producers can sustain momentum while adapting to evolving domestic priorities and international market expectations. Points to Discuss:
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| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch Break & Networking |
| 13:00-14:00 | CEO Panel Discussion : Moving the Tonnes: Infrastructure, Freight and Logistics in Indonesia’s Coal Supply Chain As Indonesia expands production capacity, efficient logistics remain the critical constraint and enabler of competitiveness. From mine-to-port connectivity in Kalimantan and Sumatra to evolving barge, rail, and transshipment systems, the country’s infrastructure strategy will determine export stability and cost efficiency in the decade ahead. Points to discuss:
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| 14:00-14:20 | Unlocking Indonesia's Coal Potential: The Future of Rail Logistics This session will explore dedicated railway networks' potential to transform Indonesia's coal supply chain. It will detail PT KAI's strategic roadmap for expanding infrastructure and integrating data for seamless pit-to-port corridors. Speaker: Mr. Rafli Yandra, Director of Business and Business Development of PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI). |
| 14:20-14:40: | Reassessing Indonesian Coal Competitiveness Amid Energy Transition and China’s Slowdown Indonesia’s coal industry is under mounting pressure as China’s import slowdown signals deeper structural shifts, not just cyclical volatility. At the same time, rising domestic demand and decarbonisation goals are exposing the limitations of a coal-dependent growth model. This session will assess how Indonesian producers can navigate growing market uncertainty, the case for early diversification, and the long-term implications of relying on a narrowing export base. Speaker: Mrs. Hazel Ilango, Principal Indonesian Coal Transition Lead of the Energy Shift Institute |
| 14:40-15:40 |
The Future of Coal in Emerging ASEAN Markets: Can Indonesia Weather the Storm? Examine the future of Indonesian coal exports in the age of energy transition, focusing on opportunities and challenges in emerging markets and implications for the global coal market. Panelist:
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| 15:40-16:00 | Global Coal Market and Price Trend and Outlook This session provides a comprehensive overview of global coal demand, supply, and price dynamics. It highlights oversupply pressures, market volatility, and structural drivers shaping trade flows, offering essential insights into the global forces influencing Indonesia’s coal sector. Speaker: Mr. Andrew Jones, Editor – Solid Fuels, Asia, Argus Media. |
| 16:00-16:20 | How evolving import demand in China and India will drive the global supply landscape China and India's energy security efforts will reduce these nation's reliance on imports, especially low and medium grade. This session will analyse the impact of the shift in import demand, quality preference will change global supply landscape . This session will also explore the possible supply response of producers from various countries to declining import demand based on their positioning on global cost curve. Speaker: Mr. Lalit Ladkat, Commodity Analyst / Metals and mining, CRU. |
| 16:20-16:40 |
Coking Coal Market Dynamics: Indonesia's Strategic Position in a Volatile Global Landscape
This session will explore the current state of the global coking coal market, characterized by heightened price volatility, structural supply challenges, and shifting demand patterns. The discussion will cover market fundamentals, price risk management strategies, and Indonesia's potential role as both a supplier and value-added processor in the global coking coal value chain
Speaker: Mrs. Min (Jenny) Li, Senior Coal Market Analyst, Wood Mackenzie Singapore |
| 16:40-17:00 | With surface reserves declining, Indonesia is shifting toward underground coalmining. This session examines the capital and operational challenges, adoption of advanced technologies such as ventilation and caving systems, and how underground mining can support sustainable extraction in line with national development goals. |
| 17:00 | End Day One |
Day/Date
November 5, 2025
Investment
Rp.5,000,000.*/participant
*) Including Coffee break, Luncheon, Conference materials *) Cancellation Fee : 7 days before the event : 80%Venue
JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta, Indonesia
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