PTBA Boosts Production and Sales Amid Global Coal Price Pressures
PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) recorded solid operational performance throughout 2025 despite facing global coal price pressures. The company successfully increased production and sales volumes as part of its strategy to maintain business resilience.
Throughout 2025, PTBA achieved production of 47.2 million tonnes, marking a 9% growth compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, sales volume rose 6% to 45.4 million tonnes.
In line with this, coal transportation volume also increased by 6% from 38.2 million tonnes to 40.4 million tonnes. This achievement reflects the company’s consistency in maintaining the supply chain from upstream to downstream amid global market dynamics.
PTBA continues to strengthen its role as a pillar of national energy resilience by allocating 54% of sales to the domestic market. On the other hand, the company is also expanding its export market to 46%, with penetration into several new countries in Europe such as Spain and Romania, in addition to its main markets in Asia.
President Director Arsal Ismail stated that this achievement demonstrates the company’s operational resilience amid global coal price fluctuations.
“2025 is proof of our operational resilience. Despite the average selling price correction due to a 22% decline in the Newcastle index, PTBA was able to address these challenges with improved operational efficiency and expansion of its global market share,” said Arsal.
From a financial perspective, PTBA recorded a net profit of Rp 2.93 trillion with an EBITDA of Rp 6.08 trillion. This performance remained stable amid price pressures, supported by a 24% increase in operating cash flow to Rp 6.26 trillion.
The company’s total assets also grew to Rp 43.92 trillion, driven by the addition of strategic fixed assets. Capital expenditure realisation reached Rp 4.55 trillion, focused on long-term infrastructure development, including the Tanjung Enim–Kramasan coal transportation project.
Entering 2026, PTBA targets production and sales of 49.5 million tonnes after obtaining approval for the Work Plan and Budget (RKAB) without volume cuts.
Arsal emphasised that efficiency strategies through selective mining and supply chain optimisation will continue to be strengthened to maintain the company’s competitiveness.
“With a focus on efficiency and sustainable business development while prioritising corporate governance, PTBA is optimistic about maintaining positive performance and contributing to national energy resilience,” said Arsal.