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DOE Secures Indonesia’s Assurance on Coal Supply, Advances Broader Energy Cooperation
Date published: Jul 24 2026 01:00 PM
MEDIA RELEASE
24 July 2026
DOE Secures Indonesia’s Assurance on Coal Supply, Advances Broader Energy Cooperation
Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon S. Garin led a Philippine delegation in a series of high-level meetings in Jakarta, Indonesia to secure assurances on coal supply, strengthen bilateral energy cooperation, and seek greater clarity on Indonesia’s new export governance framework for coal and other strategic natural resource commodities.
The delegation included officials from the DOE, and the Philippine Embassy in Jakarta. Separate meetings were held with Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs (CMEA), led by Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto; the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR), with Vice Minister Yuliot Tanjung in attendance; and PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (PT DSI).
During the meetings with MEMR and CMEA, the Philippine delegation underscored Indonesia’s role as a strategic energy partner and the Philippines’ principal source of imported coal. The delegation emphasized coal’s continuing role in supporting the country’s power sector and sought regulatory clarity on Indonesia’s export framework to help safeguard power supply stability, affordability, and existing commercial arrangements.
Coordinating Minister Hartarto and Vice Minister Tanjung confirmed the Indonesian government’s initiative in improving regulation on coal exports which is intended to enhance transparency and improve traceability. PT DSI is currently at the forefront of this initiative and hopes to have the draft regulation released soonest. Nonetheless, both officials recognized the importance of ensuring stable supply of coal to its partner economies who rely heavily on coal for power generation and other industrial uses and emphasized that the recent development does not intend to disrupt supply but improve transparency in coal transactions.
Secretary Garin welcomed Indonesia’s assurance that coal supply stability to Indonesia’s partners, stressing the importance of regulatory clarity as local stakeholders adjust their procurement strategies. “Every partnership we build is about protecting the everyday lives of Filipinos. This commitment from Indonesia strengthens our efforts to keep our energy supply secure: helping hospitals care for patients, schools stay open, businesses create jobs, and families keep the lights on at home.” Secretary Garin said.