There Must Be Strict Sanctions

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Strict Sanctions Must Be Given to Mining Companies Violating DMO

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of Commission VII DPR RI Eddy Soeparno said the government must firmly impose sanctions on coal mining companies that do not fulfill domestic interests (Domestic Market Obligation / DMO).

"Strict sanctions must be given to those who do not comply with the DMO or are still secretly exporting (coal)," said Eddy when confirmed, Jakarta, Thursday, January 6.

As stated in Article 33 paragraph 3 of the 1945 Constitution, it is stated that the earth, water and natural resources contained therein are controlled by the state and used as much as possible for the prosperity of the people.

Meanwhile, the government's decision to ban coal exports in order to meet domestic demand for electricity generation is the right one.

It's just that, he said, the government must also think about other energy sources to meet the needs of power plants. Such as renewable energy and gas.

"So that there is no dependence on fossil energy (coal), so that the ideals of national energy independence can be realized," he said.

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources previously temporarily banned coal exports for the period 1 to 31 January 2022 to ensure the availability of a new supply of coal for domestic power plants.

Director General of Mineral and Coal at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Ridwan Djamaluddin, said that if the domestic supply of coal stagnates, it will have an impact on more than 10 million PLN customers, both the general public and industry.

Even if the export ban is not implemented, it can cause blackouts of 20 coal-fired power plants with a power of 10,850 megawatts.