Three Companies Collaborate to Develop Water Treatment Technology in Industrial Zones
Jakarta – The Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) is accelerating the strengthening of industrial support infrastructure, particularly in water and waste management, as a foundation for developing a competitive and sustainable national industry.
Alongside the continuous growth of the manufacturing sector, the need for clean water availability and reliable wastewater treatment systems has become increasingly crucial. On the other hand, limitations in wastewater treatment facilities remain a challenge that must be addressed through the development of more modern and efficient technologies.
Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita stated that strengthening water and waste management infrastructure is one of the keys to advancing the national industrial transformation towards sustainability.
“Strengthening industrial support infrastructure, particularly in water and waste management, is one of the keys to realising a competitive industry while supporting the net zero emission target for the industrial sector by 2050,” said Agus in Jakarta.
The strategic collaboration between PT CITIC Envirotech Indonesia, PT Indonesia Water Solutions, and Yantai Jinzheng Eco-Technology Co., Ltd. represents a concrete step in delivering water treatment, wastewater, and seawater desalination solutions in industrial zones. This partnership is expected to strengthen the sustainable availability of raw water, improve industrial waste management efficiency, and maintain water resource resilience in various industrial regions in Indonesia.
In addition, the development of seawater desalination technology also opens opportunities to increase the national industrial salt production capacity. This effort is part of the government’s strategy to strengthen industrial self-reliance and reduce dependence on imports of strategic raw materials.
The Ministry of Industry is also accelerating the implementation of circular economy principles in industrial zones through the reuse of wastewater, the use of environmentally friendly technology, and the optimisation of water resource usage efficiently. This approach is believed to enhance industrial productivity while preserving the environment in the long term.
The Directorate General of Industrial Resilience, Zoning, and International Access (Ditjen KPAII) plays an active role in supporting the realisation of water and waste treatment projects in industrial zones, including facilitating investments and expanding international collaborations to strengthen national industrial competitiveness.
As a follow-up step, this collaboration is hoped to be quickly realised through the implementation of pilot projects in industrial zones. “We hope this collaboration not only brings investment but also accelerates technology transfer, enhances national human resource capacity, and strengthens Indonesia’s industrial competitiveness at the global level,” explained Agus.
Furthermore, regarding industrial zones, since the beginning, industrial zones have played an important role in accelerating the national industrial transformation. In addition to providing land, industrial zones are now developing into integrated ecosystems that support downstreaming, value addition, employment absorption, and national industrial competitiveness at the global level. This development positions industrial zones as one of the backbones of Indonesia’s economy.
In supporting the development of industrial zones, the Directorate General of Industrial Resilience, Zoning, and International Access (KPAII) of the Ministry of Industry has strategic tasks and functions in formulating industrial zone policies, facilitating permits and investments, enhancing zone competitiveness, and strengthening the linkage of industrial zones with national and global supply chains.
“These roles align with the national development direction in Asta Cita, particularly in driving inclusive economic growth, strengthening industrial structures, and increasing Indonesia’s competitiveness at the global level through sustainable industrial zone development,” said Director General of KPAII Tri Supondy.
To date, there are 175 industrial zones that have Industrial Zone Business Permits (IUKI) with a total land area of 98,235.5 hectares and an occupancy rate of 58.19 percent. The existence of these industrial zones contributes 9.44 percent to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2025 and contributes 0.67 percent to economic growth.