
Global Coal Market Outlook 2025
Webinar Series
Navigating Market Trends, Policy Shifts, and Trade Opportunities
The global coal market is evolving rapidly, influenced by energy security concerns, shifting policies, environmental regulations, and changing trade patterns. As the two largest consumers, China and India are redefining coal demand through domestic production goals, sustainability commitments, and import strategies. These changes thus directly impact Indonesia, the world’s top thermal coal exporter, requiring adaptation to stay competitive in an increasingly dynamic landscape.
The Global Coal Market Outlook 2025 webinar series offers a comprehensive analysis of key markets, including China, India, ASEAN, North Asia, and Indonesia. This exclusive event brings together industry leaders, policymakers, traders, analysts, and key stakeholders to explore:
- Market trends and coal demand forecasts across major regions.
- Trade dynamics, pricing shifts, and regulatory updates shaping the industry.
- The impact of energy policies and environmental commitments on coal markets.
- Opportunities and challenges for Indonesian coal exporters in a transitioning global landscape.
Join top industry experts and decision-makers in this essential forum to stay ahead of market developments, mitigate risks, and explore growth strategies in 2025 and beyond.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the global coal trade!
Keynote Presentation:
19:00 – 19:20: Keynote Speaker: Government’s Policy Landscape and Coal Production Targets for 2025
- Indonesia’s coal production target and its market implications.
- Regulatory updates, including policies affecting exports and domestic supply.
- Strategies to maintain production efficiency amid declining prices.
- Market Adaptation: Strategies for optimizing coal production and sales in volatile market conditions.
- Logistics and Infrastructure: Addressing transportation challenges, supply chain bottlenecks, and infrastructure improvements.
- Investment & Sustainability: Managing financial risks, adapting to the energy transition, and the role of clean coal technology.
- Coal Price Outlook: Insights into global coal demand, key market shifts, and pricing trends.
Day 1: China’s Coal Market in 2025: Demand, Policy & Trade Outlook
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Key Discussion Points:
- Future coal demand in China amid economic growth and carbon neutrality targets
- Impact of China’s domestic coal policies on import requirements.
- Pricing trends & China’s market control strategies for coal volatility.
- Trade opportunities & risks for Indonesian coal in China’s evolving market.
Agenda
14:00 – 14:10 | Opening Remarks by moderator.14:10 – 14:30 | Keynote: Indonesia’s Role as a Key Coal Supplier to China – Trends & Market Outlook"
- Indonesia’s coal production and export strategy.
- Market opportunities and policy challenges impacting Indonesian coal.
- The evolving trade relationship between Indonesia and China.
- Projections for China’s coal consumption across power and industrial sectors.
- Impact of economic policies, climate commitments, and industrial shifts.
- Has China’s coal demand peaked? What factors will shape future consumption?
- Trends in Chinese coal imports and key demand drivers.
- Trade relations with Indonesia, Australia, and other major suppliers.
- Pricing outlook, market volatility, and the role of domestic production.
Day 2: India’s Future Coal Market: Policy & Trade Strategies for 2025
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The webinar will explore:
- India’s domestic coal production vs. import requirements – will India reduce dependency on imports?
- The role of Indonesian coal in India’s energy security and steel sector.
- Government policies, pricing trends, and logistics challenges for coal imports.
- What Indian buyers expect from Indonesian exporters in terms of quality, pricing, and sustainability.
Agenda
14:00 – 14:05 | Introduction and opening remarks from moderator.14:05 – 14:25 | Keynote: Strengthening Indonesia-India Coal Trade Relations
14:25 – 14:40 | India’s Coal Demand & Policy Landscape in 2025
14:40 – 14:55 | Pricing Trends, Trade Dynamics & Supply Chain Risks
14:55 – 15:30 | Panel Discussion & Q&A: Challenges & Growth Opportunities in India-Indonesia Coal Trade
The panel discussion will explore India’s coal import outlook, evolving buyer expectations, and strategies for Indonesian exporters.
Day 3: ASEAN Coal Market Outlook: Opportunities for Indonesia
Friday, May 9, 2025
The webinar will explore:
- ASEAN’s coal demand trends and the future of coal-fired power plants in Southeast Asia.
- How Indonesia can strengthen its position as a top coal supplier to ASEAN nations.
- The role of coal in energy security and power generation in Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
- Opportunities and challenges in expanding Indonesia’s coal exports to the ASEAN region.
Agenda
14:00 – 14:05 | Introduction and opening remarks by moderator.14:05 – 14:25 | Keynote: Global Coal Supply & Demand Trends in 2025
14:25 – 14:40 | ASEAN’s Energy Transition & Future Demand for Fossil Fuels
14:40 – 14:55 | Understanding the ASEAN Coal Market – Trade & Investment Trends
14:55 – 15:30 | Panel Discussion & Q&A: ASEAN’s Evolving Energy Needs & Indonesian Coal Exports
The panel discussion will explore regional trade dynamics, policy implications, and investment opportunities.
Day 4: Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan: Coal Market Outlook 2025
Monday, May 12, 2025
The webinar will explore:
- Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan’s coal import trends and evolving energy strategies.
- The role of Indonesian coal in supplying high-calorific value coal to North Asia.
- Quality specifications, sustainability concerns, and trade challenges in these key markets.
- How geopolitical and regulatory changes are affecting coal demand in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Agenda
14:00 – 14:05 | Introduction and opening remarks.14:05 – 14:25 | Keynote: Global Coal Market Forecast & Trade Insights
14:25 – 14:40 | Japan’s Energy Transition & Future Coal Demand
14:40 – 14:55 | How South Korea’s Utilities Are Adapting to Market Volatility
14:55 – 15:30 | Panel Discussion & Q&A: Challenges & Opportunities in North Asia’s Coal Markets
The panel discussion will explore market sustainability, energy policies, and the future of Indonesian coal in North Asia.
Day 5: The Future of Coal in Indonesia’s Energy Transition
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The webinar will explore:
- The latest coal consumption trends in Indonesia’s power, cement, and industrial sectors.
- The long-term role of coal in Indonesia’s energy mix amid the transition to renewables.
- Government policies on domestic coal obligations (DMO) and how they impact supply.
- The future of coal-fired power plants.
Agenda
14:00 – 14:05 | Introduction and opening remarks by moderator.14:05 – 14:25 | Keynote: Indonesia’s Coal Policy & Energy Mix Strategy
14:25 – 14:40 | The Role of Coal in Indonesia’s Energy Security & Industrial Growth
14:40 – 14:55 | Independent Power Producers’ Perspective on Coal Procurement
14:55 – 15:30 | Panel Discussion & Q&A: The Future of Indonesia’s Coal Industry
The panel discussion will examine Indonesia’s coal policies, energy transition strategy, and market opportunities.
Day/Date
May 6, 7, 9, 12, 14, 2025
Venue
Zoom Webinar
Further Information
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