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Speakers
Rodrigo Echeverri
Head of Research
Noble Reources
Rodrigo Echeverri, Head of Research, Noble Resources Rodrigo Echeverri has worked in commodities for over 15 years, holding roles in Marketing and Research in South America, Europe and Asia. He has worked for the largest producers and traders in the industry, including Cerrejón (CMC), Adaro and Noble. He is currently Head of Research at Noble Resources, covering over 12 different products for five trading desks. Rodrigo is based in Singapore, where he is a permanent resident along with his family. He co-lectures the course “Commodities: Fundamentals and Modelling” at the National University of Singapore.
Feng Dongbin
Vice General Manager
Fenwei Digital Information Technology Co Ltd
With more than 10 years of experiences in the energy market research, Mr. Feng has paid special attention to the distribution and optimal allocation of coal resources, supply & demand, coal costs, logistics, and development of renewables, gaining a profound understanding and high sensitivity of the energy market.
Clyde Russell
Asia Commodities and Energy Columnist
Thomson Reuters
Clyde Russell is Asia Commodities and Energy Columnist at Reuters. He has been a journalist and editor for 33 years covering everything from wars in Africa to the resources boom and its current struggles. Born in Glasgow, he has lived in Johannesburg, Sydney, Singapore and now splits his time between Tasmania and Asia. He writes about trends in commodity and energy markets, with a particular focus on China. Before becoming a financial journalist in 1996, Clyde covered civil wars in Angola, Mozambique and other African hotspots for Agence-France Presse.
Pandu Sjahrir
Chairman
APBI-ICMA
Pandu Patria Sjahrir is a seasoned investor in Southeast Asia. He is focused on Indonesia’s energy transition and the digitalization of its economy at large. In the energy space, Pandu serves as Vice President Director at the publicly listed Indonesia’s Premier Integrated Energy Company, PT TBS Energi Utama Tbk (TOBA), and Chairman of Indonesian Coal Mining Association (APBI-ICMA). In 2022, he also became the CEO of Electrum, a joint venture between TBS with GoTo. Electrum is on a bold mission to build and serve Indonesia’s electric vehicle ecosystem. In the nation’s digital economy, Pandu is a Managing Partner at Indies Capital and Founding Partner of AC Ventures, a leading venture capital firm backing early-stage tech startups focused on Indonesia and ASEAN. The firm’s vision is to be a generational partner to founders driving positive societal change and economic impact in Indonesia and beyond. Pandu has invested in a variety of technology companies in a bid to help Indonesia reach a critical mass of financial inclusion. He has helped raise more than US$1 billion for over 100 companies in the last eight years. These companies have gone on to generate more than US$60 billion in shareholder value, create 100,000 new jobs, and usher in more than 200 new entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia. In 2021, Pandu was appointed as Chairman of the Indonesia Fintech Association, an umbrella organization for all players in the financial sector that leverage technology to empower their businesses. He is also listed as Commissioner of the Indonesia Stock Exchange.
Kapil Dhagat
EVP and Head BU-Coal
Jindal Steel & Power Ltd
Kapil Dhagat is a graduate in Mining Engineer and First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate holder (Coal). He has vast experience having worked in Coal India Limited for about 25 years and has contributed in establishing NTPC’s Coal Mining Division. Having worked extensively in both underground & large opencast mines of CIL, he has gained rich experience in Mine Planning, Mine Development, Operations & Mine Management. He has acquired excellent international exposure while undertaking technical due-diligence in many coal mining countries especially in Australia where he was involved in advanced Coal Exploration & Mine Development in Queensland. He is currently working in Jindal Steel & Power Ltd as Executive Vice President/Head BU-Coal. Apart from above, he currently holds various prestigious positions like Vice Chairman of FIMI’s Standing Committee on Coal, Co-Chairman in ASSOCHAM in its ‘Coal & Carbon Credit’ wing, Member of Inter-ministerial committee of Ministry of Coal for ‘Mission Coking Coal’, Member of Raw Material Division under Indian Steel Association and Executive Member of Coal Consumers Association of India. He has written number of Technical Papers on Coal Mining and actively participated in various Conferences & Seminars on Coal.
Retno Nartani
Health, Safety and Environment Director
PT Sinamas Mining
Retno Nartani, mining professional with extensive experience and broad network in the industry, has strong leadership skills, communication skills, and business acumen . She has worked in several national big coal companies such as Kaltim Prima Coal and Sinarmas Mining and was one of the first females to work in the mining industry. Her current occupation is director of Health Safety and Environment in Sinarmas Mining. She is an advisor to Indonesian Mining Students Association, and Women In Mining and Energy in Indonesia, she contributes to some events such as Indonesia Blasting Engineer Society forum, Indonesian Mining Practician Association, etc.
Meidy Katrin Lengkey
Secretary General
Indonesian Nickel Miners Association (APNI)
Meidy is the Secretary General for the Indonesian Nickel Miners Association (APNI). Meidy has the capability to handle the proposition and problems in the Indonesia nickel sector and plays a role in representing the interest of nickel mining companies and stakeholders in Indonesia, contributing to policy making, advocacy and nickel industry development in Indonesia. As Country Manager of Indonesia, JTA International Qatar Holding Company, Meidy built up a wide network of contacts, increasing the number of partners providing a contribution to Indonesia. Collaborating with Qatar helped develop investment into Indonesia, specifically for both upstream and downstream Indonesian resources. Meidy also worked with the government to develop further cooperation to support economic growth in Indonesia in her role on the Investment Committee for Indonesian Investment Ministry (BKPM) Previous work experiences include: Work Experiences: – Director, PT Digital Sinergi Indonesia – Director, PT Sinergy Metal Mineral – Director, PT Indonesian Nickel Cakrawala – Director, CV Tiga Utama – Director, PT. Tiga Utama Nikel – CEO, PT Yakin Sukses Makmur
Suryo Suwignjo
CEO
Titan Infra Energy
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Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
MMS Group Indonesia (MMSGI) is a sustainable energy company with three main business pillars. MMSGI delivers services in coal trading and mining through MMS Resources, property sector under MMS Land, and sustainable business through MMS Solution. MMSGI aspires to be a reliable company that provides integrated energy from upstream downwards under green environment nuance. PT Multi Harapan Utama under MMS Resources is one of MMSGI’s main portfolios; a coal mining company appointed by the Government of the Republic Indonesia to undertake coal mining exploration, operation, and production, based on the Special Mining Business License (IUPK). As part of efforts to prevent climate change, MMSGI-MHU supports Indonesia’s Net Zero Emission 2060 initiative by planning and implementing energy efficiency, the use of electricity based on renewable energy, investing in emission reduction activities, and actively innovating in energy efficiency strategy.
PT Pamapersada Nusantara (“PAMA”) provides comprehensive mining services to mining owners. PAMA delivers services that cover various aspects of mining production, starting from mine design, exploration, extraction, hauling, barging and transporting commodities.PAMA consistently managing ESG aspects, applies good mining practices and upholds operational excellence, efficiently managing capital expenditure and maintains growth by selectively acquiring targets. Facing the global commodity fluctuation, PAMA focuses on achieving operational excellence through several initiatives; Improvement of mine design accuracy and increase in cost efficiency through resource optimization programs and also digitalization in each work area as well big data implementation.
PT Bayan Resources Tbk., an IDX-listed integrated coal producer with various mines located in East and South Kalimantan, Indonesia, produced 50 million tons in the year 2023, comprising bituminous to sub-bituminous, ultra-low-sulfur, low-ash coal. Bayan’s sales are supported by leading coal infrastructure, including ownership of the Balikpapan Coal Terminal (BCT), Lubuk Tutung Coal Terminal (LTCT), and three Floating Transfer Stations (KFT’s). Bayan holds exclusive mining rights through 5 Coal Contracts of Works (CCOWs) and 13 Mining Business Permits (IUPs). The group’s reserves and resources have been independently verified and certified to international 2012 JORC standards. As of December 31, 2022, gross resources stand at 4.0 billion tonnes, of which 2.0 billion tonnes are classified as reserves
Silver Sponsors
We are an independent, competitive company that specializes in the trading and transportation of energy commodities around the world. The majority of our work today is focused on solid fuel trading, but we are also working on expanding our services to incorporate new forms of energy. Our trading desks work closely with our shipping division to offer our clients an efficient and affordable service every time. The shipping division, as well as providing valuable support for our trading operations, also offers its vessels for use by third-party companies for transporting products other than coal, such as cement and wheat.
Kpler is a fast-growing data and analytics company on a mission to facilitate sustainable and efficient trade, to meet the changing needs of our world. From numerous disparate and unstructured sources, Kpler creates data and analytics that bring transparency in dynamic markets characterised by opaque and incomplete information, such as commodity markets. Kpler delivers its unique offering through technology solutions built in an agile and inventive way, enabling market professionals to make informed and timely trading decisions. Headquartered in Brussels, Kpler employs over 200 people across the world. In 2022, world-leading private equity firms Five Arrows and Insight Partners invested over $200 million in Kpler (minority stake). The company’s recent acquisitions include ClipperData (2021) and JBC Energy (2022).
RWood Resources is a leading coal trading company strategically headquartered in Dubai, UAE for ease of access to Asia, Middle East and Europe. RWood has a full-fledged operational subsidiary in Indonesia (with presence in Jakarta & East Kalimantan) to focus on procurement and domestic sales, as well as representation in China, India, South Korea, Singapore and Vietnam. RWood has developed its niche and expertise in sourcing and marketing of Coal by offering wide range of products from established producers of Indonesia varying from 3400 GAR to 6500 GAR. RWood has nurtured strong relationships with leading power producers, industrial consumers and trade partners globally. Taking advantage of our global presence and by adopting a customer centric approach, we have been consistently performing strong trading volumes year after year to meet customer satisfaction.
SUCOFINDO specializes in providing comprehensive inspection services tailored for the coal and mineral mining industry. With extensive experience and a commitment to excellence, we ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in mining operations. Our services encompass safety inspections, quality control, environmental assessments, and supply chain management. Leveraging advanced technology and industry expertise, we support sustainable development and responsible practices. Trusted by mining companies and regulatory agencies, SUCOFINDO are your reliable partner for safeguarding the integrity of coal and mineral mining operations in Indonesia and beyond.
Bronze Sponsors
The Company is incorporated under laws of Singapore with aim to establish itself as a prominent commodity company in space of Energy and Agro commodities. The company is involved in Coal & Agro product Trading activities. The company as trader exports Indonesian non-coking coal to buyers in India, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia & China. It has entered into coal offtake agreements with reputed miners in different regions of Indonesia. The company has achieved turnover of USD 206 million in year ending 31st December, 2022, and USD 87 Million in the year 2021. Considering the market trend in global commodities market, it aims to achieve turnover of USD 250 million in current year 2023.The Company has traded 4 million tonnes of coal in the last year 2022 and has planned to sale 5 million tonnes in current year 2023 out of which 1.5 million has been already achieved in the first quarter of 2023.
Welhunt is an Asian focused trading company with 10 country offices present around the world. Established in 1992, Welhunt trade volume exceeded 17 million tons of physical commodity with steam coal as predominant product in 2021, improving supply chain to long term clients and optimizing the arbitrage in the ever-dynamic market where origination and destinations of traded products cover more than 15 different countries worldwide.
Exhibitor Sponsors
globalCOAL provides an online physical trading platform for standardised thermal and metallurgical coals, based on SCoTA terms, as well as a fully bespoke brokerage service for non-standardised coals.The online coal trading activity provides real-time objective price data for determining the gC indices, against which futures contracts are settled.