(PhilStar) MANILA, Philippines — Power generators are assuring the public of enough inventory amid Indonesia’s coal export ban, which is seen to have a short-term impact on the Philippines.

In a statement, the Philippine Independent Power Producers Association Inc. (PIPPA) said its member generation companies (gencos) are continuously monitoring the developing concern on Indonesia’s coal export ban.

“We believe that this will have a short-term effect on the Philippine coal supply, and we remain optimistic on the lifting of the export ban,” it said.

“We assure the public that our member generators comply with the 30-day inventory levels set by the Department of Energy (DOE),” the group said.

Last month, the Indonesian Directorate-General of Mineral and Coal announced the ban for the entire month of January to avert a looming power crisis in Indonesia.