Coal Prices Continue To Soar, Batulicin Nusantara Hopes It Can Boost The National Economy

JAKARTA - The increase in world coal prices is considered an opportunity to encourage the rise of the domestic economy. Previously, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) decided that the Reference Coal Price (HBA) for April 2022, rose 41.5 percent or to 288.40 US dollars per tonne from March which was only 203.69 US dollars per ton.

In response to this, Director of PT Batulicin Nusantara Maritim Tbk (BESS) Yuliana, said that the soaring price of coal in April 2022 affected the recovery of the national economy which began to adapt after the Covid-19 pandemic.

“By skyrocketing coal prices, BNM hopes that this will be one of the factors that will boost the recovery of the national economy. Even with the skyrocketing coal price, BNM was not significantly affected. Because we continue to serve deliveries according to the scheduled delivery schedule," said Yuliana in her statement, Tuesday, April 19.

She added that the opportunities and challenges will always be there, especially since the world is currently developing very fast, it requires an adaptive attitude to take the right steps with the changing conditions and situations for BNM's future steps.

"Hopefully BNM can continue to provide the best service," said Yuliana.

Lastly, Yuliana said that BESS is always ready to transport and fulfill the demand for coal transportation in accordance with current contracts and new clients who need this coal transportation service.