Indonesian coal miner Adaro Energy looks to renewables

CEO Garibaldi Thohir calls biomass, hydrogen and solar power sectors top options

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Major Indonesian coal miner Adaro Energy is drawing up plans to enter the renewable energy sector this year. © Reuters

ERWIDA MAULIA, Nikkei staff writer

JAKARTA -- Major Indonesian coal miner Adaro Energy aims to enter the renewable energy sector this year, CEO Garibaldi Thohir said on Monday, calling biomass, hydrogen and solar power the company's top options.

Thohir said Adaro is currently drawing up a "Green Initiative" and plans to announce details in coming months. Over the long term, renewable energy is expected to become a pillar for the coal company, he added.

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