INDUSTRY.co.id - Jakarta, PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk (Chandra Asri Group), a leading energy, chemicals, and infrastructure solutions provider in Southeast Asia, through its subsidiary PT Chandra Asri Alkali (CAA), continues the construction of its Chlor Alkali and Ethylene Dichloride (CA-EDC) facility, a strategic project with an investment value of more than USD 800 million. As of July 2026, construction progress has reached 72%, marking a significant milestone in supporting operational readiness, with commercial operations targeted to commence in 2027.
In line with this progress, the Company has also begun preparing the Phase II development of the CA-EDC facility through a feasibility study as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen production capacity. This next phase of development is estimated to require an investment of USD 1 billion. This initiative reflects Chandra Asri Group's commitment to supporting the growth of Indonesia's chemical industry by providing increasingly reliable and competitive strategic raw materials.
In addition to strengthening the resilience of the national industry, the CA-EDC project is also expected to generate broader economic benefits through job creation and the empowerment of local businesses. To date, the construction phase has involved approximately 3,000 workers, and once the facility is fully operational, it is projected to create approximately 250 jobs.
Erwin Ciputra, President Director & CEO of Chandra Asri Group, said, "The progress of the CA-EDC facility construction reflects Chandra Asri's commitment to strengthening the foundation of Indonesia's chemical industry. Going forward, through the Phase II feasibility study and the development of supporting infrastructure, we aim to establish a more integrated production and distribution ecosystem that will enhance the reliability of basic chemical supplies for domestic industries while strengthening Indonesia's position in the regional supply chain."
In addition, Chandra Asri Group continues to develop supporting infrastructure that will enable the integrated operation of the facility. This development includes distribution, storage, and logistics management facilities for CA-EDC products, which will strengthen the connectivity of Indonesia's and the regional chemical industry supply chains.
Once operational, the CA-EDC facility is expected to enhance the reliability of caustic soda supply for various industrial sectors while reducing Indonesia's dependence on imports. In the long term, liquid caustic soda production from the facility is projected to potentially substitute imports of up to 827 thousand tons per year, valued at approximately USD 293 million (around IDR 4.9 trillion). Meanwhile, EDC production will be directed toward export markets and is expected to generate export revenues of up to USD 300 million (around IDR 5 trillion) annually.
Through the development of the CA-EDC facility and its supporting infrastructure, Chandra Asri Group continues to strengthen its contribution to advancing the self-reliance of Indonesia's chemical industry by providing strategic basic chemicals and developing a more integrated, competitive, and sustainable industrial ecosystem.
