Bontang Coal Terminal

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The Bontang Coal Terminal is located in the operational area of Indonesia's Indominco coal mine, which is located in East Kalimantan province. The port is used for stockpiling, blending and coal loading.

In 2009, PT Indo Tambangraya Megah Tbk increased the terminal's loading capacity from 12.5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) to 18.5 mtpa. The port is capable of handling 10,000 DWT coal bulk carriers.

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Project Details

• Operator: PT Indo Tambangraya Megah Tbk
• Location: East Kalimantan province, Indonesia
• Annual Capacity (Tonnes): 18.5 million
• Status: Operating
• Type: Exports
• Coal source: Indominco coal mine, Indonesia

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