The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), has introduced new regulations to increase oversight of coal blending practices. The new rules mandate that all coal blending activities must receive approval from Bahlil Lahadalia, the head of the Investment Coordinating Board. This move aims to strengthen control over the quality and composition of coal used in power generation and other industries. Details regarding the specific requirements for obtaining approval were not immediately available. The regulation is expected to impact coal producers and power plants reliant on blended coal supplies. Authorities have not yet specified the rationale behind assigning approval authority to the Investment Coordinating Board head. The government anticipates the new rules will ensure greater transparency and accountability in the coal sector.