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flag Indonesia delays closing Cirebon-1 coal plant due to energy security and funding delays, despite climate commitments.

flag Indonesia has reversed its plan to close the Cirebon-1 coal plant by 2035, keeping the 660-megawatt facility operational due to its efficient technology and concerns over energy security and funding gaps. flag The decision, despite international climate pledges under the $21.8 billion Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), has raised doubts about Indonesia’s commitment to phasing out coal. flag Only $3.4 billion of the pledged funds have been disbursed, with delays attributed to complex processes and competing national energy plans. flag Local residents report environmental harm, including declining fish and shellfish, respiratory issues, and pollution-related deaths, while critics say the government’s shift undermines trust and highlights the need for reliable financing, market reforms, and stronger community engagement. flag Coal still supplies nearly 70% of Indonesia’s electricity, and new coal and gas projects remain in development, complicating the transition.

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