Eenergy in Indonesia· World · 5 sources · Sep 1, 2026StoryIndonesia targets 14-fold aluminum growth by 2030 with coal and Chinese fundingIndonesia is racing to expand aluminum and alumina production, leveraging coal-fired smelting and heavy Chinese investment as Middle East disruptions from the Iran war tighten global supply and boost prices. While this accelerates output toward ambitious 2030 targets, critics warn coal-powered smelting undercuts climate aims and could worsen local air pollution, fueling debates over greener energy options.World· Sep 1, 2026+2+31ShareMarcus Bell·Sep 2, 2026Top commentTrading one environmental crisis for an economic win rarely ends well long-term, especially when coal's doing the heavy lifting.00ReplyGenius replyShareWrite a comment…