Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The Ministry of Energy and Mineral\nResources (ESDM) has officially issued a new regulation, Ministerial\nRegulation Number 6 of 2026. This regulation amends Ministerial\nRegulation Number 17 of 2025, refining the procedures for preparing work\nplans, reporting mining business activities, and establishing standard\nrules regarding coal blending.<\/p>\n
In its considerations, the regulation was issued to ensure the\nreliability of coal supply for domestic electricity and industrial\nneeds, whilst simultaneously safeguarding product quality and state\nrevenue.<\/p>\n
The core of the amendment rests on three key points. The first,\noutlined in Article 19, mandates that holders of IUP Operation\nProduction, IUPK Operation Production, or IUPK as Continuation of\nContract\/Agreement must compile and submit periodic reports every three\nmonths. These reports must include details on the implementation of coal\nblending activities for those who have obtained blending approval, as\nwell as compliance with taxation, non-tax state revenue, and the\nrealisation of resource development and utilisation activities.<\/p>\n
The second point, under Article 33, clarifies administrative\ncorrection procedures. Should procedural errors or assessment mistakes\nbe found during the approval or rejection of a Work Plan and Budget\n(RKAB), the Minister of ESDM or the authorised Governor has the right to\nmake corrections without additional complicated procedures.<\/p>\n
The third and most significant point establishes specific rules for\ncoal blending through the addition of Articles 34A and 34B. Coal\nblending is now only permitted to meet certain quality specifications\nand must receive prior written approval from the Minister of ESDM. This\napplies to holders of IUP, IUPK, IUPK as continuation of contracts, and\nCoal Mining Work Agreement (PKP2B) holders whose RKAB has been approved.\nTo apply for blending approval, operators must submit a request via the\nofficial information system with complete documentation, including the\nRKAB approval for the main coal and blending materials, copies of\npurchase and sale agreements, quality test results from a registered\nsurveyor, and quality simulation data before and after blending. The\nreported quality data must include calorific value, sulphur content,\nmoisture content, and ash content. Any approval granted is valid for the\nduration of the RKAB, and any rejection must be accompanied by clear\nreasons.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Article 34B stipulates that more detailed technical\nprovisions regarding application guidelines, evaluation, and permit\nissuance will be regulated separately through a Ministerial Decree.\nMinisterial Regulation Number 6 of 2026 was signed by Minister of ESDM\nBahlil Lahadalia on 8 June 2026 and takes effect from the date of its\npromulgation.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/minister-bahlil-officially-issues-new-regulation-on-coal-blending-1781754674", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }