Indonesia may relax coal export ban

摘要

INDONESIA will consider relaxing its coal export ban, a government spokesman told Lloyd's List. The restriction, announced on January 1 to ensure adequate coal supply to domestic power plants, has led to halt of shipment at a string of coal terminals and a drop in freight rates, according to shipping sources familiar with the matter. Agung Pribadi, a spokesman from the energy ministry, said Jakarta could ease the ban after reviewing the policy on January 5.