In 2017, coal production reached 461 million tons, a 1 percent increase from the previous year. This achievement exceeded the previous year's target of 413 million tons by 10 percent. This year's target is set at 425 million tons.
Most of this coal production is still destined for export markets. However, priority is given to ensuring the supply of primary energy sources and raw materials domestically, as well as the construction of the Mulut Tambang Coal-Fired Power Plant (PLTU).
Domestic coal utilization throughout 2017 reached 97 million tons, a 7.2 percent increase from the previous year. However, this achievement was only 80 percent of the previous year's target of 121 million tons.
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