Our energy business and operations are managed by PT Krakatau Chandra Energi (KCE) which was acquired from PT. Krakatau Sarana Infrastruktur, a subsidiary of PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk in 2023. In addition to strengthening our ability to be a growth partner to strategic sectors in the country, the acquisition also offers synergies, diversifies our revenue stream, and brings on board supporting utilities that are needed for our expansion.
KCE’s energy solutions are supplemented by two subsidiaries, PT Krakatau Sarana Energi (KSI) and PT Krakatau Posco Energy (KPE) and collectively, generate 120 MWp to meet both internal energy needs as well as that of the industrial and community needs in the Cilegon area. In the future, Chandra Asri Group plans to establish power plants utilizing new renewable energy sources such as solar and hydroelectric power. The electricity generated will be utilized to power our own chemical production facilities.
Chandra Asri Group has embraced a three-pillar strategy to ensure energy reliability for its stakeholders.
Our primary business is to supply electricity to the Krakatau Industrial Estate as well as business, social, and government customers and household customers in Cilegon, Banten.
We support customers with electrical challenges by focusing on operations and maintenance services for energy plants, electrical engineering, procurement and construction, as well as workshop services.
New and renewable energy are developed and offered to consumers, with options including on grid, off grid, and on grid with battery back-up system.
Electricity supply services is KCE's main line of business. This segment is supported by power plants with a total capacity of 120 MW. The company serves electricity supply in Krakatau Industrial Estate (KIK) Cilegon, Banten which has an area of more than 4,700 Ha with 216 industrial, business, social, and government customers and 2055 household customers.
For electricity generation, PT KCE uses 120 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) technology or commonly known as Steam Gas Power Plant (PLTGU) which consists of two gas turbine generators, two Heat Recovery Steam Generators and one Steam Turbine Generator. The main fuel of PLTGU PT KCE is Natural Gas. PT KCE guarantees the quality of electrical energy produced according to industry standards. For this reason, PT KCE created a compensator system to maintain voltage stability.
This business line is divided into three main segments, namely services related to operation and maintenance (Operation & Maintenance) of power plants; Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of electricity; and Repair Overhaul services for transformers and electric motors. The segments served include industry, business, social, government, and household. The products offered from the three electricity service segments include:
1. Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Power Generation & Power Distribution
- O&M PLTU, PLTGU, PLTD, PLTMG
-O&M Power Distribution
-Testing & Commissioning
-System & Documentation
-Training & Development
2. Electrical EPC
- Construction and Installation of Substation Electricity Supply Installation
-Construction and Installation of Medium Voltage Electricity Supply Installation
-Construction and Installation of High Voltage Electricity Supply Installation
-Construction and Installation of Panel & Solar PV System
3. Workshopservices for Repair & Overhaul (Motor & Transformer)
- Repair & Overhaul ofLV & MV Motors
-Power & Distribution Transformer Repair
-Transformer Mobile Unit Services
- Rental ofHeavy Equipment & Test Equipment: Overhead Crane 100/10 Ton, Overhead Crane 30/5 Ton Electrical tools & equipment test
KCE ventured into the new and renewable energy business by building and operating a 102 kWp Rooftop Solar Power Plant in July 2020. The solar power plant, which was built on top of KCE's mainstation, is connected on grid to KCE's electricity network. In the future, various new and renewable energy alternatives will be developed and provided with service options for consumers to switch. KCE has four mechanisms for installing solar panels, including:
Solar On Grid System integrates solar panels with the power grid, allowing the energy generated to be directly transmitted through the power grid without the need for batteries as backup storage.
Solar Off Grid System operates autonomously without connection to the grid, requiring energy storage in batteries for usage based on battery capacity.
On Grid with Battery Back-Up System, where solar panels deliver energy to the grid and store excess energy in batteries as backup when the sun is not shining.
Solar Hybrid System combines various energy sources to meet the electricity needs of the building and allows integration between different systems. With these various options, KCE can provide solar panel installation solutions that suit customer needs.
Chandra Asri Group is pushing for a greener future by developing a solar and hydro power plant, marking a transformative shift towards sustainability. The electricity generated from this power plant will be critical to the operation of the world-class Chlor-Alkali and Ethylene Dichloride (CA-EDC) plant, which is currently under construction.
This initiative supports Indonesia's goal of achieving Net Zero Emissions by 2060. Our transition to renewable energy is not only in line with national sustainability goals, but also opens up new business opportunities in the development of New Renewable Energy sources.