President Prabowo Directly Monitors Downstreaming Projects as They Accelerate

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Downstreaming is regarded as a game changer in supporting the achievement of Golden Indonesia in the coming years. Moreover, downstreaming under the government of President Prabowo Subianto is a highly ambitious programme.

It is no surprise, then, that President Prabowo always receives detailed reports on the progress of each stage of the projects, including any obstacles, so that mitigation measures can be taken as soon as possible. For this reason, the Investment Management Agency (BPI) Danantara Indonesia is moving quickly to complete 26 national strategic downstreaming projects with a total investment value of Rp225 trillion.

Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Danantara Dony Oskaria stated on the official Instagram account @bumn_id that this massive undertaking is projected to absorb as many as 37,833 workers.

“This makes it one of the main engines for job creation and strengthening the national economy,” he explained, quoted on Wednesday (29/7/2026).

The projects are being carried out in two phases. The first phase, which began with a groundbreaking ceremony on 6 February 2026, covers six priority projects across 13 locations with an investment value of Rp109 trillion and the potential to absorb 11,456 workers.

Meanwhile, the second phase, launched with a groundbreaking on 29 April 2026, comprises 10 priority projects across 13 locations with an investment value of Rp116 trillion and is estimated to absorb 26,377 workers.

According to him, downstreaming must deliver tangible benefits to the national economy, not only in terms of investment but also through its impact on communities.

“It doesn’t just generate investment; this downstreaming also creates jobs, drives regional economies, and ensures the added value is enjoyed domestically,” Dony said in his official statement.

These projects encompass a range of strategic commodities, from the mining sector, such as the construction of aluminium, stainless steel and copper smelters, to the energy and food sectors through the development of bio-aviation fuel facilities, bioethanol, palm oil processing, the coconut industry, and integrated chicken farming.

The investments are expected to create added value domestically, open up new employment opportunities, and provide sustainable benefits for the people and the Indonesian economy.

In addition, Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of BKPM as well as CEO of Danantara Rosan Roeslani also explained that, in addition to driving the execution of all 26 registered projects, the agency is also targeting a number of potential new downstreaming projects deemed feasible for further development.

“And later we will study several more downstreaming projects that are indeed feasible and that we will need going forward,” said Rosan.

He ensured that the domestic downstreaming focus will not concentrate on just one commodity sector. Various other sectors are now being mapped to capture added value.

“Yes, we are studying it first – there are several, and we will announce them later. No, not just the mineral sector; other sectors as well,” he concluded.