Indonesian coal plant taints South Korea's green pledge

Fisherman Ramidin prepares to fish at a port near the coal-fired power plant owned by Indonesia Power in Suralaya, Banten province, Indonesia, on July 11, 2020. - Reuters

SURALAYA (Reuters): Indonesian fisherman Ramidin says he used to catch stingray by paddling just off the shore of his village, but as a giant coal power complex nearby has expanded over the last three decades, he has had to venture further and further out to sea.

Now, state-run Korea Electric Power Corporation (Kepco) has confirmed it will partner Indonesia to add two more 1,000 megawatt units to the complex in Suralaya, which residents fear will further increase water and air pollution in the area.