{
    "success": true,
    "data": {
        "id": 1872106,
        "msgid": "bahlil-denies-rkab-relaxation-disrupts-pln-coal-supply-1784627633",
        "date": "2026-07-21 15:58:06",
        "title": "Bahlil Denies RKAB Relaxation Disrupts PLN Coal Supply",
        "author": "Ahmad Fikri Noor",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has refuted claims that the relaxation of coal work plan and budget (RKAB) approvals will disrupt supply to state electricity firm PLN. He stressed that the policy is designed to maintain a balance between supply and domestic demand, with the electricity sector remaining the top priority. PLN's CEO also confirmed that coal supplies for power generation are almost entirely secured.",
        "content": "<p>Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has denied\nassumptions that the relaxation of coal Work Plans and Budgets (RKAB)\nhas had an impact on coal supplies to PT PLN (Persero). Bahlil affirmed\nthat the government continues to prioritise domestic needs, particularly\nthe electricity sector.<\/p>\n<p>He said the RKAB relaxation policy was drawn up with consideration of\nthe balance between national coal supply and demand. As such, the\ngovernment is ensuring that the needs of PLN and domestic industry\nremain the top priority.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo no one should any longer build the perception that the RKAB has\nan impact on PLN. The PLN President Director has already conveyed this.\nBecause we prioritise the domestic market, including other industries,\u201d\nBahlil said when met at JCC Senayan, Jakarta, on Tuesday\n(21\/7\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>He assured that the government is applying the RKAB relaxation in a\nmeasured manner. According to him, additional coal production remains\ndirected at maintaining the balance of supply within the country before\nmeeting the needs of other markets.<\/p>\n<p>PT PLN (Persero) President Director Darmawan Prasodjo confirmed that\ncoal supplies for power plants have been almost entirely met. This\nassurance also answers concerns regarding coal availability after the\ngovernment implemented the relaxation of the coal Work Plans and Budgets\n(RKAB).<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bahlil-denies-rkab-relaxation-disrupts-pln-coal-supply-1784627633",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
}