Chandra Asri Group Expands Regional Business and Constructs CA-EDC Facility
Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk, known as Chandra Asri Group, continues to strengthen its role in supporting the national petrochemical industry throughout its 34 years of operation. Expansion efforts are now directed towards developing new production facilities and broadening business reach at a regional level. As a pioneer of naphtha cracker operations in Indonesia, the company supplies essential raw materials for various manufacturing sectors.
The commodities produced support the operations of the packaging, automotive, construction, and electronic device industries within the country. The President Director of Chandra Aslag Group, Erwin Ciputra, stated that the company’s petrochemical capacity growth is continuously adjusted to meet national needs through business diversification. Expanding into regional markets is viewed as a strategy to strengthen the core domestic business base while creating opportunities for the local workforce.
“For 34 years, we have grown alongside Indonesia. We began our journey by building national petrochemical capacity and serving industries through the products we produce. Over time, Indonesia’s needs have evolved, and we continue to build new capabilities through business diversification,” said Erwin.
“For us, regional growth is also part of that journey. As our business expands within the region, Chandra Asri Group opens opportunities for Indonesian talent, brings Indonesian capabilities to the regional market, and creates benefits that can, in turn, strengthen our business base in Indonesia,” Erwin added.
Efforts to increase domestic production capacity are being realised through the construction of a Chlor Alkali and Ethylene Dichloride (CA-EDC) facility in Cilegon, Banten. The project, managed by PT Chandra Asri Alkali (CAA), has recorded 72% construction progress as of July 2026 and is targeted to commence commercial operations in 2027.
The investment for the CA-EDC facility, valued at over US$800 million, is intended to ensure the reliability of the national basic chemical supply. The project aims to reduce dependence on imported products while absorbing labour in the manufacturing sector. In the energy sector, the company has acquired Aster Chemicals and Energy to expand the distribution of petroleum products such as petrol, jet fuel, gas oil, and bitumen. This move is further strengthened by the integration of the Esso network in Singapore to enhance regional energy supply chain operations.
Infrastructure sector development is being carried out through PT Chandra Daya Investasi Tbk (CDI), which manages power services, industrial water, port management, and logistics. This business unit is set to support goods movement and integrated industrial utility provision by 2026. Additionally, the formation of PT Chandra Asri Sentral Solusi (CASS) has been established as a strategic operational partner in Singapore.
This entity utilises digital technology to align regional business processes with the development of strategic functions domestically. “Entering our 34th year, we see the journey of Chandra Asri Group not just as a corporate journey, but as an effort to remain relevant to Indonesia’s needs. From the raw materials used by industries, investments in new capacity, job creation, infrastructure supporting the supply chain, to opportunities for Indonesian talent to grow within regional business, we want to continue building capabilities that provide tangible benefits,” concluded Erwin.