Coaltrans has been a proud supporter of the Bali Sports Foundation charity since 2010. BSF aims to improve the lives of people with disabilities in Indonesia by using the power of sport and play for development, health and peace.

Should there be interest from delegates, a football match will be arranged BSF and Coaltrans delegates on Sunday 8^th September at the Sanur Sports Ground in Bali.

Any individuals interested in a fun and engaging football match with their peers in the coal industry, please directly contact Chris Pardey at chrispardey@yahoo.com.sg 

For individuals who have pre-registered for the Coaltrans Asia Meichaofeng Running Club Race on Monday 9 September, please report to the Running Club Onsite Registration on Sunday afternoon to complete your Health Declaration and collect your Running Club T Shirt

A separately bookable Met Coal Forum, with limited capacity.  Pre-registration is essential.

Presentations will be delivered on the following topics:

• Mongolian coal: the threat to US and Australia?
  • Jeffrey Lu, Winsway
• Indonesia’s cokery commission progress. Will there be a surplus of supply?
  • Senior representative from Nisco
• India’s growing capacity and changing blend
  • Kapil Dhagat, EVP & Head BU-Coal, Jindal Steel & Power Limited
• China: What is the outlook on coking coal supply/demand? Is there an increased or weakened appetite for seaborne coking coal?
• Coking coal futures market. Why is there a growing need for swaps in managing cost
  • Edwin Yeo, Senior Manager, Exen Resources

Network with our conference delegates, sponsors and speakers and relax over drinks and canapes

Connect with industry decision makers and end users

Coaltrans Asia is proud to join with the Meichaofeng Running Club to providing a running activity and race on 6:30-7:30 am before the event starts on Monday morning, 9 September.

 Join other runners attending Coaltrans Asia bright and early on Monday morning. Medals will be awarded for the winners. More details about the race will be available soon. 

 Pre-registration is required for the running activity. Please select the option at the registration process. On-site registration will also be required to collect the number plate and complete a health declaration. 

 This event is free of charge to Coaltrans Asia attendees. 

 Meichaofeng” Running Club is a non-profit public organisation run by volunteers for coal industry participants from upstream and downstream of the coal supply chain who love running. Our aim is to let more people enjoy a healthy life. The Running Club currently have 22 branch teams in major active coal trading places covering coal production and consumption areas. The club has around 1,000 runners with some from Singapore and Australia.

• What are the current production levels and export volumes of thermal coal in Asia?
• How is the shift towards renewable energy sources affecting demand?
• What are the key trends likely to shape the market and what are the potential risks and opportunities that investors and other stakeholders should be aware of?

Will this scheme announced at Coaltrans Asia 2023, guarantee a level playing field for all coal miners in Indonesia – or will the scheme eventually add more burden costs for coal companies? If the scheme does not work, what alternative options are there to provide fairness for coal suppliers as well as guarantee supply to the domestic market? Join our prestigious panel for their insights.

• Is it possible to be an investor in green energy whilst also being a coal company?
• How important is the demand for carbon offsets or carbon reduction?
• Do carbon offsets give an edge to coal suppliers?
• How important is the demand for carbon offsets or carbon reduction?
• How much of a transition is required?
• What are the main challenges faced to meet Indonesia’s growing energy demand?

Overview of power sector. Factors that will influence the next 12 months

Overview of steel sector. Factors that will influence the next 12 months

Overview of cement and concrete sector. Factors that will influence the next 12 months 

• How can all stakeholders work together to ease the domestic logistic challenges and enable an increase of production in both South Sumatra and Central Kalimantan?
• What are the challenges faced by the ports around Indonesia?
• How do the domestic logistics impact the freight and shipping industry servicing the region?

With commodities prices fluctuating considerably, imports increasing exponentially in Vietnam and Thailand, this Keynote address will delve into the economics of the region, highlighting the interesting dynamics that delegates at Coaltrans Asia, need to circumnavigate. 

• How do Southeast Asia’s regional buyers view the market?
• With a lack of new mines receiving investment, where will their coal come from? How is their domestic demand being met?
• What is the longer-term outlook for coal supply – and how does that fit in with the demand?
• What are the trading challenges in the region?

Following on from our inaugural Women in Mining and Energy session in 2023, we revisit the topic in 2024 and raise awareness of the challenges faced by women in mining and energy in the southeast Asia region.