China’s short-term energy supply is under threat from Indonesia’s decision to ban thermal coal exports in January, but any long-term impact is “generally manageable” due to the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, the South China Morning Post reported, citing analysts.
The Southeast Asian country – one of the world’s biggest exporters of coal for power generation – announced a halt on Saturday to exports this month to prioritise its own domestic supply and to avoid widespread blackouts.
Read the full report: South China Morning Post.
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