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    "data": {
        "id": 1965183,
        "msgid": "video-ptbas-strategy-to-pursue-business-beyond-coal-testing-ev-vehicles-1788781951",
        "date": "2026-09-07 18:24:04",
        "title": "Video: PTBA's Strategy to Pursue Business \"Beyond Coal\" - Testing EV Vehicles",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Mining",
        "summary": "PT Bukit Asam (PTBA) chief executive Bambang Ismawan is optimistic the company can reach its 48 million tonne production target in 2026 whilst meeting its Domestic Market Obligation of 50% of output. PTBA is also pushing coal gasification into dimethyl ether (DME) as an LPG substitute, with plant construction targeted to begin in 2027, alongside a transition to electric mining vehicles to reduce fuel dependence.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia \u2013 The President Director of PT Bukit Asam Tbk\n(PTBA), Bambang Ismawan, is optimistic that in 2026 PTBA can achieve its\nannual production target of 48 million tonnes whilst simultaneously\nfulfilling its Domestic Market Obligation (DMO) to supply 50% of PTBA\u2019s\ntotal production to the domestic market.<\/p>\n<p>At present, the supply of high-calorie coal continues to decline,\nleaving only medium- and low-calorie coal production. However, with\nglobal demand for medium-calorie coal remaining high amid turmoil in the\nMiddle East, both demand and prices for the coal commodity remain\nreasonably strong.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, to ensure business continuity, PTBA continues to drive\ndownstream coal projects in 2026 through coal gasification into dimethyl\nether (DME), which could replace the role of LPG. Plant construction for\nthe coal gasification project is targeted to begin in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, PTBA is also pushing business expansion beyond coal. By\nthe end of 2026, PTBA is targeting to achieve its production target\nwhilst reducing dependence on fuel through the transition to electric\nmining vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>What is PTBA\u2019s strategy for sustaining its coal business? For the\nfull discussion, watch Mercy Widjaja\u2019s interview with the President\nDirector of PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA), Bambang Ismawan, on Closing Bell,\nCNBC Indonesia (Friday, 04\/09\/2026).<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/video-ptbas-strategy-to-pursue-business-beyond-coal-testing-ev-vehicles-1788781951",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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