Danantara and INA back Chandra Asri CA‑EDC project
- Strategic investment transaction completed between Danantara Investment Management, Indonesia Investment Authority and Chandra Asri Group.
- As of September 2026 construction was approximately 80% complete with main equipment being installed and supporting infrastructure under development.
- Facility designed to produce approximately 400 KTA caustic soda and 500 KTA ethylene dichloride, with commercial operations targeted in 2027.
- Project expected to create ~3,000 construction jobs and 250 permanent positions and aims to reduce import reliance and generate foreign exchange savings.
Partnership and purpose
Danantara Investment Management (DIM), Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) and PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk completed a strategic investment transaction to develop a Chlor Alkali‑Ethylene Dichloride (CA‑EDC) project. The partnership combines the investment capabilities of DIM and INA with Chandra Asri Group's industrial experience, and is positioned to support Indonesia's downstreaming agenda by building local technical and operational expertise.
Project status and timeline
As of September 2026 construction was approximately 80% complete, with main equipment being installed and supporting infrastructure under development. The facility is targeted to commence commercial operations in 2027.
Capacity and intended impact
The plant is designed to produce approximately 400 kilotonnes per annum (KTA) of caustic soda and 500 KTA of ethylene dichloride (EDC). The project is expected to reduce reliance on imports, generate foreign exchange savings, and improve the availability of raw materials for downstream industries, strengthening domestic manufacturing capacity.
Employment
The project is expected to create approximately 3,000 jobs during the construction phase and 250 permanent positions during operations.
Source: Chandra Asri