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Bukit Asam (PTBA) Optimizes Production to Maintain Energy Security

Muara Enim, 15 May 2024 – PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) aims to produce 41.3 million tons of coal by 2024 to provide national energy security. PTBA's total coal production from January to March 2024 reached 7.3 million tons, a 7 percent increase over the same period in 2023. Meanwhile, the realization of Domestic Market Obligation (DMO), also known as coal supply for domestic requirements, was 5.9 million tonnes, representing a 14 percent annual growth rate.
"The company is optimizing various efforts to achieve the targets that have been set, particularly to ensure national energy security," said Corporate Secretary of PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA), Niko Chandra.
In order to optimize the production target, PTBA cleared land in the West Banko Production Operation Mining Business Permit (IUP) area in Lawang Kidul District, Muara Enim Regency.
This mining activity is in accordance with the company's operational plans in the Company Work Plan and Budget (RKAP) and Work Plan and Budget (RKAB), both of which have been approved by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM).
PTBA has collaborated with PT Bumi Sawindo Permai (PT BSP) as the holder of land rights, namely Certificate of Business Use Rights (SHGU) Number 2 of 1994 PT BSP, issued by the National Land Agency.
According to Niko, the company conducts production planning based on the latest market developments as well as a variety of other dynamic external factors such as coal prices, price dynamics of other energy commodities, and so on.
"We are always ready to provide non-stop energy for the country. The company is also focused on implementing sustainable mining practices, in line with the company's vision to become a world-class energy company that cares about the environment," he said.
"The company is optimizing various efforts to achieve the targets that have been set, particularly to ensure national energy security," said Corporate Secretary of PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA), Niko Chandra.
In order to optimize the production target, PTBA cleared land in the West Banko Production Operation Mining Business Permit (IUP) area in Lawang Kidul District, Muara Enim Regency.
This mining activity is in accordance with the company's operational plans in the Company Work Plan and Budget (RKAP) and Work Plan and Budget (RKAB), both of which have been approved by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM).
PTBA has collaborated with PT Bumi Sawindo Permai (PT BSP) as the holder of land rights, namely Certificate of Business Use Rights (SHGU) Number 2 of 1994 PT BSP, issued by the National Land Agency.
According to Niko, the company conducts production planning based on the latest market developments as well as a variety of other dynamic external factors such as coal prices, price dynamics of other energy commodities, and so on.
"We are always ready to provide non-stop energy for the country. The company is also focused on implementing sustainable mining practices, in line with the company's vision to become a world-class energy company that cares about the environment," he said.
