Indonesia thermal coal policy uncertainty reshapes 2027 term contract protections

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Indonesian coal miners and Asian buyers are delaying negotiations for 2027 term supply contracts amid uncertainty over government production quotas and export rules. Some miners are adding protective clauses as Indonesia prepares to transition to a new export regime.

Indonesian coal miners and Asian buyers are holding back on signing 2027 term supply contracts as uncertainty over government-approved production quotas and changes to export rules clouds the supply outlook, with some miners adding protective clauses to any deals, market sources told Platts. The delays come as Indonesia prepares to transition to a new export ...