Chandra Asri Group Achieves Logistics Infrastructure Development for the CA-EDC Project

PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk (Chandra Asri Group), through its subsidiary PT Chandra Asri Alkali, announced that the construction progress of the Chlor Alkali and Ethylene Dichloride (CA-EDC) Plant has reached 66%. This achievement marks the project’s transition into the development phase of key logistics infrastructure, including the construction of a jetty and storage tanks as part of the facility’s operational preparation. The infrastructure will support the distribution, storage, and logistics management of Chlor Alkali and Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) products, while strengthening the connectivity of the national and regional chemical industry supply chain. Director of Human Resources & Corporate Affairs of Chandra Asri Group, Suryandi, stated that the development of integrated infrastructure is an essential element in building a more efficient and competitive national chemical industry ecosystem.

During its initial operational phase, the CA-EDC Plant is targeted to have a production capacity of 827 thousand tons of caustic soda and 500 thousand tons of EDC per year. The caustic soda production is projected to reduce import dependency by approximately 827 thousand tons annually, valued at USD 293 million or equivalent to IDR 4.9 trillion, while the EDC production will be allocated for the export market with potential foreign exchange earnings of up to USD 300 million or approximately IDR 5 trillion per year. In addition to strengthening the supply resilience of strategic chemical materials nationally, the project also generates economic impact through workforce absorption and the involvement of local businesses. To date, the project has engaged more than 3,000 workers during the construction period and is projected to create around 250 new jobs once fully operational in the first quarter of 2027. As part of its commitment to inclusive growth, Chandra Asri Group also involves local MSMEs in various supply chain and project operational needs to strengthen the industrial ecosystem while encouraging economic growth around the Company’s operational areas.