Jakarta (India News Desk) — During the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) held by InvestorTrust and Indonesia Economic Forum themed “Coal and National Energy Sovereignty: Bridging Economic Realities and Climate Commitments” held at Artotel Mangkuluhur Jakarta on Wednesday (May 28, 2025), Chairman of Emmsons Group, Anil Kumar Monga, expressed his company’s long-term commitment to investing in Indonesia’s energy sector and sustainable development.

India: One of Indonesia’s Largest Coal Buyers

In a session titled “Global Investor Perspective: Coal vs Clean Energy in Indonesia”, Monga highlighted India’s strategic role as a major importer of Indonesian coal. Each year, India imports approximately 100 to 210 million tons of coal from Indonesia, underscoring the vital trade relationship between the two nations.

“Indonesia is one of the richest countries in natural resources, which makes it a critical part of the global energy landscape,” said Anil.

Strategic Investments: From Mining to Coal Gasification

Anil revealed that Emmsons Group has secured a coal mining concession with reserves of 230 million tons in East Kalimantan. However, he emphasized that the company’s goal goes beyond resource extraction—it aims to create value through downstream projects, particularly coal gasification.

“Coal gasification is the future of cleaner industrial fuel. We’re not just here to mine, but to process coal into a cleaner, more valuable gas that benefits industry and the environment,” he explained.

Coal gasification is a process that converts coal into gas, which can be used as industrial fuel or as a raw material in chemical production. The process involves a reactor, gas cooler, tar electrostatic precipitator, washing tower, fog drop separator, blower, and tar pond. Through this technology, Emmsons seeks to reduce emissions and strengthen Indonesia’s energy resilience.

Plans for Urea Plant to Support Local Agriculture

Beyond gasification, Emmsons Group also plans to build a urea plant in Indonesia to support local agriculture and reduce dependency on imported fertilizers.

“This initiative supports local industrial development, enhances food security, and creates a competitive industrial ecosystem,” Anil added.

Strong Commitment to Community-Based CSR

Anil also underscored the company’s commitment to meaningful corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs focused on education, healthcare, sports, skills training, and youth empowerment around its project sites.

“Our CSR is not symbolic. We aim to provide quality education, health services, scholarships, and vocational training for local youth. We believe that real progress is shared progress,” he said.

Policy Support Requested for Long-Term Collaboration

While expressing appreciation for the incentives already offered by the Indonesian government, Monga also called for stronger policy support in the form of easier permits, tax incentives, and consistent long-term policies to facilitate investment.

“We want Indonesia to be a model of responsible and inclusive energy development. We believe in the power of collaboration between government, private sector, and local communities,” Anil concluded.

About Emmsons Group

Emmsons Group is a global trading company headquartered in India with operations worldwide. Its core businesses include physical trading of agricultural products, soft commodities, raw materials, fertilizers, and coal. The company’s long-term vision for Indonesia is aligned with its commitment to clean energy and sustainable growth.