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PRESS RELEASE
Construction of the CA-EDC Facility Enters Main Equipment Installation Phase,
Advancing Toward an Integrated Production Facility
CA-EDC Construction Progress Reaches 80%, Employing 3,500 Construction Workers
and Creating 250 New Jobs
Jakarta, September 29, 2026 – The construction of the Chlor Alkali and Ethylene Dichloride (CA-
EDC) facility by PT Chandra Asri Alkali (CAA), a subsidiary of PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk
(Chandra Asri Group), has entered the phase of installing key equipment that will support future
production operations. As of September 2026, construction of the facility, with an investment value
of more than USD 800 million, has reached approximately 80% completion and continues to
progress toward its targeted operational readiness in 2027. This milestone marks the transition of
the CA-EDC project from structural and supporting infrastructure development to the installation
of core components that will enable the production process.
The installation of key equipment includes several critical process components, such as process
vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, and absorption towers. These components play
an essential role in establishing the CA-EDC production system. At the same time, the
development of supporting infrastructure, including the jetty, jetty trestle, and storage facilities,
continues to advance to support future logistics and product distribution requirements once the
facility begins operations.
President Director & CEO of Chandra Asri Group, Erwin Ciputra, stated that the installation
of key equipment marks an important milestone in the development of the CA-EDC facility as it
progresses toward operational readiness.
"The CA-EDC project has now entered a significant phase with the commencement of the
installation of various key equipment that will form the facility’s production system. At this stage,
our focus is on ensuring that every construction and installation activity proceeds according to
plan while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and facility reliability. We will
continue to maintain disciplined project execution to support our target of achieving operational
readiness in 2027," said Erwin.
Once operational, the CA-EDC facility will have an annual production capacity of up to 827
thousand tons of liquid caustic soda and 500 thousand tons of EDC. This capacity will
support the chemical feedstock requirements of various domestic industries. Caustic soda is
widely used in industrial processes, including water treatment, soap and detergent manufacturing,
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as well as mineral processing and refining. Meanwhile, EDC is a key raw material in the PVC
production chain, which serves a wide range of industrial and infrastructure applications.
With this capacity, the CA-EDC facility is expected to strengthen Indonesia’s domestic chemical
supply chain. Caustic soda production has the potential to reduce reliance on imports, while EDC
production will be primarily directed toward export markets. The facility is projected to support the
substitution of caustic soda imports of up to approximately 827 thousand tons per year,
equivalent to around USD293 million annually. At the same time, EDC production is expected
to generate foreign exchange earnings of up to approximately USD300 million per year.
The progress of the CA-EDC project has also contributed to economic activity in the surrounding
area. To date, the project has engaged approximately 3,500 workers across various stages of
construction. Once the facility reaches full operation, it is expected to create around 250 new jobs
to support its ongoing operational activities.
Supporting requirements during the construction phase have also created opportunities for local
businesses. A total of 34 UMKM from Warnasari and Samangraya villages are currently
supplying food and beverages for workers through the canteen facilities available within the
project area.
“The progress of the CA-EDC project demonstrates how a large scale industrial development is
being carried out in stages toward operational readiness. We hope that, once operational, this
facility will deliver broader benefits through increased availability of chemical products for
domestic industries, expanded export opportunities, and greater participation of local workers and
businesses,” Erwin concluded.
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About Chandra Asri Group
Chandra Asri Group is a leading industrial company in Southeast Asia, operating through three strategic
pillars, Energy & Chemicals, Integrated Infrastructure, and Mobility Solutions. Established in Indonesia in
1992, Chandra Asri Group has built a strong track record as a reliable Growth Partner to its customers and
stakeholders, with strategic businesses and assets in Indonesia and Singapore, and an expanding
presence in Malaysia. The Group’s asset portfolio encompasses integrated Energy & Chemicals
operations, including a naphtha cracker in Cilegon with an ethylene production capacity of 0.9 million metric
tons per annum, a refinery with a capacity of more than 300,000 barrels per day and a naphtha cracker
with a capacity of 1.1 million metric tons per annum on Bukom Island, as well as approximately 2.5 million
metric tons of downstream chemical assets on Jurong Island. Chandra Asri Group is also expanding its
chemicals portfolio through the development of a world-scale chlor-alkali and ethylene dichloride facility in
Cilegon. The Integrated Infrastructure pillar comprises four key areas, Power, Water, Port & Storage, and
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Logistics, providing essential services to support industrial activities and regional connectivity. In line with the development of its portfolio, Mobility Solutions brings the Group closer to consumers through ~60 Esso retail service stations. For more information, visit www.chandra-asri.com. For further information, please contact: Chandra Asri Group Chrysanthi Tarigan Head of Corporate Communications Telp: 021-530 7950 Email: corporate.comm@capcx.com
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