Jakarta (ANTARA) – Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Yuliot Tanjung announced that Indonesia will phase out its coal-fired power plants (PLTU) in stages to protect industrial growth and ensure grid stability as the country transitions to green energy.”This is gradual, because the locations are not only on Java. They are in Sumatra and in several industrial areas. Of course, we are also considering the sustainability of the industry,” Yuliot said during the Indonesia Sustainable Energy Week (ISEW) 2026 event in Jakarta on Wednesday.The ESDM Ministry has identified 15 high-emission coal facilities targeted for potential early retirement.However, the government will not shutter these facilities simultaneously, as national energy security and regional industrial needs remain top priorities.”So for early retirement, we are looking at these high-emission power plants. For the high-emission power plants, we have also conducted an evaluation,” Yuliot explained.He added that the ministry is actively evaluating replacement energy sources before decommissioning operating units.The primary solution involves accelerating new and renewable energy (NRE) projects, supported by a government initiative targeting the deployment of 100 gigawatts in renewable power generation capacity.”We are considering replacement energy. If renewable energy is used, can some of it be replaced by the 100 gigawatt acceleration program for absorption?” he stated.With adequate international funding support and accelerated infrastructure development, the government remains optimistic about reaching its key net-zero commitment milestones projected for the 2030–2035 period.