Jakarta. Coal logistics company RMK Energy (RMKE) and  Pendopo Energi Batubara (PEB) have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to develop mining infrastructure and optimize coal logistics in South Sumatra.

RMK Energy and PEB signed the MoU on Wednesday to strengthen cooperation in developing mining infrastructure and integrating coal logistics in the province.

The agreement was signed in Jakarta by PEB President Director Maringan M. Ido Hotna Hutabarat and RMK Energy President Director Vincent Saputra.

The partnership aims to combine the strengths of both companies, with RMKE set to develop vital logistics infrastructure linking PEB’s mining area with RMKE’s facilities, including hauling roads, loading stations, unloading stations, and port infrastructure. With the development of these supporting facilities, PEB will allocate part of its coal production to RMKE.

Key points of the cooperation include:

1. Infrastructure Development. RMKE, through its affiliates, plans to build an access road and a loading station at a strategic location near PEB’s mining area in Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir (PALI) Regency, South Sumatra. The infrastructure will be fully owned by RMKE.
2. Facility Utilization. PEB will be granted permission to use the access road and loading station to support its mining operations.
3. Coal Sales Agreement. PEB will sell coal produced from its mining operations to RMKE, with the volume to be determined later in a definitive agreement.
4. Railway Logistics Integration. RMKE will collaborate with Kereta Api Indonesia to transport PEB’s coal, ensuring an efficient supply chain from the mining area to the port.
5. Exclusive Port Utilization. As long as PEB uses the infrastructure built by RMKE, the company has agreed to utilize RMKE’s port services for coal shipments and sales, whether to RMKE or third parties.

Vincent said the cooperation marks a strategic step for RMKE in expanding its logistics services across South Sumatra.

“With infrastructure directly integrated with the PEB mining area, we not only increase the company’s coal transportation and sales volumes but also provide an efficient logistics solution for our partners,” he said.

He added that PEB is one of five new clients that will be connected to RMKE’s logistics facilities.

“With more new clients directly connected to these logistics facilities, the company is supported in achieving its target coal transportation volume of 12.7 million tons and coal sales target of 3.6 million tons, with an option to purchase coal at the mining area,” Vincent said.

PEB President Director Maringan welcomed the collaboration, saying it would help ensure smoother coal distribution.

“Synergy with RMKE will ensure the smooth distribution of our coal. Reliable infrastructure support is crucial for PEB’s operations, and we believe this partnership will deliver significant added value for both parties,” he said.