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    "data": {
        "id": 1729665,
        "msgid": "boosting-employment-and-downstreaming-ca-edc-project-reaches-66-1778410326",
        "date": "2026-05-10 17:11:13",
        "title": "Boosting Employment and Downstreaming, CA-EDC Project Reaches 66%",
        "author": "",
        "source": "VIVA",
        "tags": "bisnis",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk's CA-EDC project has achieved 66% completion, entering the phase of developing major logistics infrastructure to support the distribution and management of chlor-alkali and ethylene dichloride products. The initiative is expected to generate around 250 new jobs upon full operation in Q1 2027 and involves local SMEs, aligning with national goals for industrial downstreaming and sustainable economic growth. Designated as a Strategic National Project, it underscores the company's commitment to strengthening Indonesia's chemical industry ecosystem with an annual capacity of 827,000 tonnes of caustic soda and 500,000 tonnes of EDC.",
        "content": "<p>PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk (Chandra Asri Group), through its\nsubsidiary PT Chandra Asri Alkali (CAA), has announced that the\nconstruction of the Chlor-Alkali and Ethylene Dichloride (CA-EDC) Plant\nhas reached 66% progress. Chandra Asri Group\u2019s Director of Human\nResources and Corporate Affairs, Suryandi, stated that this milestone\nmarks the project\u2019s entry into the stage of developing major logistics\ninfrastructure as part of preparations for operating this world-class\nfacility. Currently, the project construction is entering the phase of\nbuilding the jetty and storage tanks, which will support the smooth\ndistribution, storage, and management of logistics for Chlor-Alkali and\nEthylene Dichloride (EDC) products. This integrated infrastructure is\nalso expected to strengthen the connectivity of the national and\nregional chemical industry supply chain. \u201cThe construction of the CA-EDC\nPlant is now entering the phase of developing major logistics\ninfrastructure, which will be an important part in supporting the\ndistribution and management of the strategic chemical supply chain. We\nview the development of integrated infrastructure as an essential\nelement in building a more efficient, competitive, and viable national\nchemical industry ecosystem,\u201d Suryandi said, quoted from his statement\non Sunday, 10 April 2026. He explained that during the construction\nphase, the project has involved around 3,000 workers and is projected to\ncreate around 250 new jobs when it begins full operation in the first\nquarter of 2027. As part of its commitment to inclusive growth, Chandra\nAsri Group has also involved local SMEs in various supply chain and\nproject operational needs. This involvement is expected to strengthen\nthe industrial ecosystem while driving economic growth in the areas\naround the Company\u2019s operational regions. The Indonesian government has\nalso designated the CA-EDC Plant as a Strategic National Project (PSN)\nbecause it is considered to play an important role in strengthening the\nnational chemical industry, supporting downstreaming, and creating\nsustainable economic growth. The project investment is supported by\nChandra Asri Group\u2019s more than 32 years of experience as the backbone of\nthe national petrochemical industry, with a commitment to continue\ncreating value for all stakeholders and delivering economic impacts for\nIndonesia. The CA-EDC Plant is designed to meet the growing domestic\nneeds for strategic basic chemicals. In the initial operational phase,\nthe facility is targeted to have a production capacity of 827,000 tonnes\nof caustic soda and 500,000 tonnes of EDC per year.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/boosting-employment-and-downstreaming-ca-edc-project-reaches-66-1778410326",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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