Gibran reviews Talavera Jetty project in Tuban, urges prompt operation
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Friday inspected the Talavera Jetty development project and production facilities belonging to PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk or SIG, located in Socorejo village, Jenu sub-district, Tuban Regency, East Java. According to information received in Jakarta, during the visit the Vice President praised the project’s progress, which has reached 98 percent. ‘May it become operational soon and support the country’s capabilities on the global stage and the sustainable development agenda, not only in Indonesia but also overseas,’ Gibran said.
The visit was undertaken to observe direct progress of a project expected to strengthen export capacity and enhance the competitiveness of the national cement industry in the global market.
The project, managed by PT Solusi Bangun Indonesia Tbk, is designed as a large-capacity cement export facility with modern technology to raise operational efficiency and distribution.
In his inspection, the Vice President observed several key facilities projected to enable shipments of 500,000 to 1,000,000 tonnes of cement to international markets.
The project forms part of a strategic collaboration between SIG through PT Solusi Bangun Indonesia Tbk and Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, established since 2021.
The project includes the development of a dedicated terminal from a capacity of 15,000 Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) to 50,000 DWT through the construction of a jetty trestle and the upgrading of a jetty platform connected to the existing wharf.
Additionally, development includes production facilities such as an 8,000-ton blending silo system, a 15,000-ton clinker silo system, and two cement silo systems each with a capacity of 18,000 tons.
To support distribution, the project is equipped with transport facilities including a 4.1-kilometre tube conveyor, a tripper conveyor, and a ship loader with a capacity of 1,000 tonnes per hour (tph) to convey bulk cement from the plant to ships at the jetty.
Meanwhile, SIG’s Chief Executive Indrieffouny Indra said the project is expected to be completed and operating optimally by mid-2026. He noted the project would be a milestone not only in strengthening distribution capacity but also in contributing to export-market competitiveness and reinforcing the group’s global distribution network amid challenges in the domestic market and the sector’s overcapacity.
“May the cooperation with Taiheiyo yield optimal results and contribute to the growth of both groups’ performances. And most importantly, to broaden the service of Indonesian workers on the world stage,” Indrieffouny said.
The visit also aligns with the directive of Prabowo Subianto for the government to continue strengthening the national strategic industry sector through infrastructure development, production capacity enhancement, and strengthening logistics connectivity to support sustainable economic growth.
Accompanying the Vice President on the tour were East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa, Maj Gen Rudy Saladin, East Java Police Chief Nanang Avianto, and Tuban Regent Aditya Halindra Faridzky with relevant officials.