LNG

Indonesia is turning to LNG-fuelled power generation to ease its stalled coal exit, as international coal retirement efforts struggle. Tenders for small-scale LNG distribution are targeting 41 power plants with 2,148 MW capacity combined in remote regions, with operations expected from late 2026 to 2027.

Construction of an onshore LNG import terminal at Brunsbüttel is more expensive than expected, forcing Germany to support it with another €200 million in federal funding – on top of the €740 million initially committed. Broadcaster NDR reports total costs now surpass €1,5 billion, instead of €1.3 billion, with private investors having to shoulder most of the overrun.