ICEE 2026 Opens New Window for China-Indonesia Coal and Energy Cooperation
On 11 May 2026, the Indonesia Coal and Energy Expo 2026 (ICEE 2026) was officially opened at the Jakarta International Expo. Under the theme “Cooperation for New Development in Energy”, the exhibition focuses on clean coal utilisation, green mine construction, intelligent mining enhancement, and new energy integration. ICEE 2026 is committed to being a high-level professional platform connecting Indonesia and China, reaching Southeast Asia, and supporting the global coal and energy industry transformation.
As one of the important windows for industrial energy exchanges between Indonesia and China, ICEE is not just an industry exhibition but also a strategic cooperation mechanism to promote policy communication, technology exchange, industrial cooperation exploration, and project realisation. Amid the acceleration of global energy structure changes and the deepening transformation of mining towards green and intelligent directions, ICEE presents a more open, professional, and practical approach, bringing together government agencies, industry associations, leading companies, technology providers, investment institutions, and major buyers to jointly explore new paths for high-quality development in the coal and energy industries.
The opening ceremony of ICEE 2026 was attended by representatives from the government, associations, and energy industry players from Indonesia and China. Hamdi Priyadi, Chairman of the Indonesian Coal Mining Association; Niu Liangliang, Chief Representative of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Representative Office in Indonesia; and Cao Linbing, Chairman of Shixin International Exhibition Group Co., Ltd., were present and delivered speeches. The opening ceremony was hosted by Su Chuanrong, Vice Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Coal Industry Branch. Tri Winarno, Director General of Minerals and Coal from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Indonesia, and Xie Hongxu, Vice Chairman of the China National Coal Association, delivered keynote speeches at the main forum, while affirming the high standards, professionalism, and international character of the conference organisation.
Compared to the first edition, this year’s ICEE has seen an overall increase in scale, resources, content, and services. The exhibition area reaches 20,000 square metres, an increase of more than 30% from the previous year. More than 150 companies participate, covering the entire industry chain, from coal exploration, mining, washing and processing, transportation logistics, environmental management, new energy, to intelligent operations and maintenance. A number of Fortune Global 500 companies, China Top 500, and leading industry firms, including China Coal, China Coal Technology & Engineering Group, Sinopec, Huawei, XCMG Group, Xukuang Group, Shandong Energy, CRRC Datong, LiuGong Machinery, Shaanxi Automobile Group, Taiyuan Heavy Industry, CCCC Tianhe, Longking Environmental Protection, and Cidi Intelligent Driving, are present to showcase cutting-edge technologies, advanced equipment, and integrated solutions in coal and energy.
On the morning of 11 May, the opening ceremony of ICEE 2026 was held in the Junior Ballroom on the 3rd floor of the Convention Center at the Jakarta International Expo. The series of events included VIP visits to the exhibition area, opening remarks, the opening ceremony, keynote speeches at the 2026 Indonesia-China Coal and Energy Conference, thematic presentations from companies, industry panel discussions, and cooperation signings. Li Wei, Chairman of Shandong Energy Group; Yang Shuyong, Chairman of the China Coal Machinery Industry Association; Ni Jiayu, Deputy General Manager of China Coal Energy Group; Lei Huang, Deputy General Manager of China Coal Technology & Engineering Group; and Wu Haiyu, President of Huawei Mining Corps, shared in-depth views on Indonesia-China energy cooperation, intelligent mining enhancement, clean coal utilisation, and green transformation.
In the thematic discussion session, FH. Kristiono, Chairman of PT Ucoal Sumberdaya; Ardhi IshaSk, Head of Public Relations Division of the Indonesian Mining Services Association; Ma Jian, Chairman of the China Coal Processing & Utilisation Association; and Yang Shuyong, Chairman of the China Coal Machinery Industry Association, discussed industrial cooperation, technology implementation, and mining service enhancements. Following that, Shanghai Ganglian E-Commerce Holdings Co., Ltd. and the Indonesian Coke Industry Association signed a cooperation agreement at the venue, promoting coal trade cooperation and industrial synergy between the two countries from exchange to practical implementation.
To strengthen the delivery of industry insights, on 12 May the exhibition will also host the 2026 Indonesia International Clean Coal Utilisation and Green Mining Conference. This conference will focus on green mine construction, intelligent transformation, new energy substitution, and carbon emission reduction pathways. Representatives from the Indonesian Mining Services Association, Huawei, REPT Battero, LiuGong, Xuzhou Mining Group, XCMG Group, Yunding Technology, and Xapiens will deliver thematic presentations. On that occasion, Huawei will also launch digital and intelligent solutions for the Indonesian mining industry, to bring applicable technology paths and cooperation ideas in supporting the green and low-carbon transformation in Indonesia’s mining sector.
According to the organisers, this year’s opening ceremony and conference series are estimated to be attended by more than 300 industry guests, with nearly 50 speakers, presenters, and discussion participants. The exhibition is expected to attract 15,000 professional visits. Through the integration of member networks from two major associations in Indonesia, the specially invited professional audience covers about 70% of local coal production. More than 600 buyers, including production companies