PTBA's Coal Production Rises 9% in 2025 to 47.2 Million Tonnes
PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) recorded solid operational performance throughout 2025, with a 9% increase in coal production to 47.2 million tonnes. This rise occurred amid significant corrections in global coal prices.
Not only production, but PTBA’s sales volume also increased by 6% to 45.4 million tonnes. In line with that, coal transportation volume rose 6% from 38.2 million tonnes to 40.4 million tonnes.
These positive achievements on the upstream and downstream sides reflect the success of the company’s adaptive strategy in maintaining energy supply continuity, both for domestic needs and international markets.
PTBA remains a main pillar of national energy resilience by allocating 54% of total sales to the domestic market. Additionally, PTBA continues aggressive expansion and diversification of global markets, recording an export share of 46%.
Besides strengthening its position in Asian countries such as Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, South Korea, and the Philippines, PTBA also succeeded in penetrating new markets in Europe, namely Spain and Romania.
PTBA’s President Director Arsal Ismail emphasised that the operational performance achievements throughout 2025 reflect the company’s business resilience amid fluctuating global coal price pressures.
“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 global market share,” he stated, quoted from a written release on Wednesday (2/4/2026).
Amid global market volatility challenges, PTBA’s financial performance remains healthy, supported by strong financial cash flow. Throughout 2025, PTBA recorded a net profit of Rp2.93 trillion with EBITDA reaching Rp6.08 trillion.
Although profitability faced pressure from global prices, the company showed promising quarterly recovery. This is supported by a solid financial position, marked by a significant 24% increase in operating cash flow to Rp6.26 trillion, reflecting healthy business fundamentals.
Asset growth increased to Rp43.92 trillion, driven by the addition of strategic fixed assets. Capital expenditure (CapEx) realisation of Rp4.55 trillion was focused on long-term infrastructure development, including the Tanjung Enim - Kramasan coal transportation project.
Entering 2026, PTBA welcomes positively the approval of the Work Plan and Budget (RKAB) without any production volume cuts. The company targets production and sales of 49.5 million tonnes this year.
Arsal added that the cost leadership strategy through selective mining schemes and supply chain optimisation will continue to be the company’s main engine to maintain competitiveness.
“With a focus on efficiency and sustainable business development while prioritising compliance with corporate governance, PTBA is optimistic about maintaining positive and sustainable performance to contribute to the national economy and safeguard national energy resilience,” he said.