The Philippines is waiting for coal from Russia. The Philippines is in talks to increase coal supplies from Russia, the United States and Australia to reduce its dependence on imports from Indonesia, the country's energy minister said. In the Philippines, they are very worried about Indonesia's export-supporting policy, which has taken shape in recent months. As of January 1, 2027, Indonesian coal exports are to be under the control of a state-owned company, through which foreign supplies will pass. The Philippines also asked for assurances that the changes would not lead to higher prices - or a reduction in supply. Against this background, the Philippines wants to build a facility on the island of Mindanao where local coal will be mixed with imported coal. It was reported that the department asked the United States and Russia to evaluate the possibility of creating such an infrastructure. Last year, the Philippines imported 38 million tons of coal, with 99% of the supply coming from Indonesia, according to IEA data. Coal provides almost 60% of the Philippines' electricity generation. Koala on Telegram | up to MAX.

The Philippines is waiting for coal from Russia. The Philippines is in talks to increase coal supplies from Russia, the United States and Australia to reduce its dependence on imports from Indonesia, the country's energy minister said. In the Philippines, they are very worried about Indonesia's export-supporting policy, which has taken shape in recent months. As of January 1, 2027, Indonesian coal exports are to be under the control of a state-owned company, through which foreign supplies will pass. The Philippines also asked for assurances that the changes would not lead to higher prices - or a reduction in supply. Against this background, the Philippines wants to build a facility on the island of Mindanao where local coal will be mixed with imported coal. It was reported that the department asked the United States and Russia to evaluate the possibility of creating such an infrastructure. Last year, the Philippines imported 38 million tons of coal, with 99% of the supply coming from Indonesia, according to IEA data. Coal provides almost 60% of the Philippines' electricity generation. Koala on Telegram | up to MAX.