Indonesia aims to dump coal plants for carbon neutrality by 2060

State utility envisions gradual cuts until all power comes from clean sources

20210528 coal-fired power plant in Indonesia

Indonesia aims to gradually wean itself off reliance on coal-fired power plants. © Reuters

SHOTARO TANI, Nikkei staff writer

JAKARTA -- Indonesian state utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara is aiming to phase out coal-fired power as the country brings forward its carbon neutrality ambitions to 2060.

The expedited schedule comes on the heels of a decision earlier in the month to stop the construction of new coal-burning plants as well as government plans to introduce a carbon tax.

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