Indonesian state railway firm PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) (KAI) reported transporting 27.6 million tons of coal in the first half of 2025, representing 82.92% of the total freight volume. This marks a 5% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
According to spokesperson Anne Purba, the majority of the coal transported by KAI is delivered from South Sumatra to power plants in Java and Bali, contributing to the stability of the national electricity grid. The company’s coal transport operations are integral to meeting Indonesia’s energy needs and reducing reliance on imported fuel.
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KAI has set a target to transport 111.2 million tons of coal annually by 2029. The company plans to expand coal transport capacity through infrastructure developments, including the construction of Terminal Tarahan II, Lampung, which will handle up to 18 million tons of coal, and the expansion of the Kertapati terminal in South Sumatra.
Editing by Alexander Ginting
