Indonesia doubles down on coal to power its aluminum expansion
BANGKOK (AP) — Resource-rich Indonesia is expanding its production of aluminum as the Iran war disrupts supplies, relying on its abundant coal reserves to power new smelters that run contrary to efforts to curb carbon…
Indonesia is increasing its aluminum production amid a global supply crunch triggered by the Iran war, despite the country's commitment to combating climate change through carbon emissions. The resource-rich nation is harnessing its vast coal reserves to fuel new smelters, which contradicts global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change.
Rising energy costs due to fuel shortages and infrastructure attacks in the Middle East have driven up aluminum prices, making Southeast Asian nations like Indonesia attractive alternative suppliers.
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