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Bahlil Announces 13 Additional Downstream Projects Worth Rp239 Trillion

Mar, 26 2026

Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, announced that the government is preparing 13 additional downstream (value-added) projects with a total investment value of approximately Rp239 trillion.

The announcement was made after attending a limited meeting with President Prabowo Subianto in Hambalang, West Java, on Wednesday (March 25, 2026).

According to Bahlil, these additional projects complement the previously announced 20 first-phase downstream projects, some of which have already entered the groundbreaking stage, while others are scheduled to begin soon.

“We are adding 13 more downstream projects with a total investment of around Rp239 trillion, which are currently being finalized,” Bahlil stated.

Acceleration of Alternative Energy Development

During the meeting, the government also discussed accelerating the development of alternative energy sources. President Prabowo instructed that all potential energy sources, including biofuels and renewable energy, should be developed more rapidly.

This includes initiatives such as bioethanol production, biodiesel from crude palm oil (CPO), and broader efforts to accelerate the energy transition.

Initial Downstream Projects

Previously, Indonesia’s sovereign investment agency, BPI Danantara, conducted groundbreaking ceremonies for several early-stage downstream projects in the energy sector, including:

Aluminum smelter and alumina refinery (SGAR) in Mempawah, West Kalimantan
Bioavtur refinery in Cilacap, Central Java, with a capacity of around 6,000 barrels per day
Bioethanol plant in Glenmore, Banyuwangi, with a capacity of 30,000 kiloliters per year
Integrated poultry farming projects across multiple regions with expansion plans up to 30 locations
Salt processing and MVR facilities in Gresik and Madura with a capacity of up to 200,000 tons per year

National Priority Downstream Projects

In total, the government has identified 18 priority downstream and energy resilience projects with a combined investment value of approximately US$38.63 billion (Rp640.4 trillion).

These projects span multiple strategic sectors, including:

Mining and minerals (minerba): aluminum smelters, coal-to-DME, stainless steel, and copper processing
Agriculture: oleoresin, oleofood, and coconut-based industries
Marine and fisheries: salt processing, fish fillet, and carrageenan production
Energy security: oil refineries and storage infrastructure
Energy transition: integrated solar modules and bioavtur from used cooking oil

The projects are distributed across various regions in Indonesia, including Kalimantan, Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Nusa Tenggara, and Papua.

National Downstream Strategy

This downstream development program is part of the government’s broader strategy to increase the value-added of natural resources, strengthen energy security, and accelerate domestic industrial growth.

With the addition of these 13 new projects, the government aims to further accelerate Indonesia’s economic transformation toward a more industrialized and sustainable economy.

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DPMPTSP Bandung City Records Investment Reaching Rp6 Trillion

The Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Office (DPMPTSP) of Bandung City, West Java, recorded that investment realization in the Flower City reached Rp6 trillion at the end of the second quarter of 2024, or 82.32 percent of the annual target set at Rp7.3 trillion. “This amount was achieved quite significantly thanks to the efforts of friends from DPMTSP Bandung City who continue to make efforts to achieve investment realization of up to Rp6 trillion by the end of the second quarter of this year,” said Head of DPMPTSP Bandung City Ronny Ahmad Nurudin in Bandung, Wednesday (21/8/2024). 1. Transportation and warehousing dominate Ronny said the Rp6 trillion investment was dominated by the transportation, warehousing, and telecommunications sectors, which accounted for Rp2.9 trillion. “Bandung is a service city, so the transportation sector, telecommunications warehouses still dominate. The second is other services, the third is the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, then hotels and restaurants, the last is the housing sector, industrial estates and offices,” he said. He revealed that until the end of the second quarter of this year, the realization of domestic investment (PMDN) dominated investment in Bandung City by contributing Rp4.1 trillion, while the category of foreign investment (PMA) reached Rp1.9 trillion. “Most foreign investors have operational business activities so that the additional investment is not too significant,” he said. 2. Ease of investment continues to be improved Ronny said there are several factors that make foreign and domestic investors interested in investing in Bandung, one of which is the ease of service provided by DPMPTSP for potential investors. “We also provide OSS assistance services, Sakedap (Facility Anjungan Kemudahan Perizinan) services in sub-districts and market industry centers for micro businesses,” Ronny said. 3.Confident that the year-end target will be met Furthermore, he said that with the achievement of investment realization at the end of the second quarter of 2024 which had reached 82.32 percent, his party was optimistic that investment in Bandung City could exceed the predetermined target. “We are very optimistic, even though we also get additional targets from the province, but hopefully we will continue to work together with business people in Bandung,” he said. SOURCE

Aug, 22 2024

Bandung Focuses on Infrastructure Before Deploying 151 Waste Processing Units

The Bandung City Government is currently preparing supporting infrastructure and ensuring community readiness before receiving waste processing machines from the West Java Provincial Government. Bandung Mayor M. Farhan stated that the city administration is focusing on establishing the necessary infrastructure before accepting the waste processing machines. The required infrastructure includes a minimum of 100 square meters of land at each location, as well as enclosed facilities to prevent potential environmental issues. “Before receiving waste processing machines for 151 urban villages, we must first prepare the sites. We need at least 100 square meters of land at each location, complete with enclosed buildings, along with sociological readiness from local residents,” Farhan said in Bandung on Thursday (June 11, 2026). Farhan emphasized that adequate supporting infrastructure is essential because each machine is expected to process approximately five tons of waste per day. Without properly designed facilities and sufficient air circulation, the waste processing activities could negatively affect the comfort of nearby residents. “When five tons of waste arrive every day, it must not create environmental disturbances. That is not an easy task. Therefore, before the machines are delivered, we must first prepare the necessary infrastructure,” he said. Regarding the funding scheme for the waste processing machines, Farhan explained that the costs will be shared between the provincial and municipal governments. The West Java Provincial Government will fully finance the procurement of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) waste processing units, which convert waste into fuel briquettes. Meanwhile, the Bandung City Government will be responsible for providing the land, constructing protective facilities, and conducting public outreach and community engagement programs. “We are currently preparing the infrastructure in all 151 urban villages. One village will receive one machine. I believe the technology is RDF, although I have not seen the units myself yet. The machines will be fully funded by the provincial government, while the infrastructure will be provided by the city government,” he added. [SOURCE]

Jun, 15 2026

West Java Investment Realization in 2023 Reaches IDR 210 Trillion!

Bisnis.com, BANDUNG -- West Java Province is again ranked first in investment realization in 2023 with a realized value of PMA and PMDN investment of IDR 210.6 trillion. Head of the West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Service (DPMPTSP), Nining Yuliastiani, said this figure reached 112%, exceeding the given target of IDR 188 trillion. "Investment realization in 2023 will increase by 20.64% compared to the previous year of IDR 174.58 trillion with total employment in the January-December 2023 period reaching 253,424 people," he said at the BEJA event, Gedung Sate, Bandung, Tuesday (30/1 /2024). Nining said that West Java is still a destination for investors to invest in Indonesia, this is shown by the value of West Java investment realization which is always ranked first nationally. "In 2023, the realization of foreign investment in West Java will reach IDR 122.6 trillion or around 16.5% of the realization of national PMA. Meanwhile, the realization of domestic investment will reach IDR 88 trillion (13% of the realization of national PMDN)," he explained. According to him, the housing, industrial & office areas sector is the sector with the largest investment realization in the PMDN category with an investment value of IDR 20.27 trillion. "The Transportation, Warehouse & Communication sector is the sector with the largest investment realization in the PMA category with an investment value of IDR 29.49 trillion," he said. Nining admitted that this realization was encouraging because the composition of PMA and PMDN throughout 2023 was not too far apart. Nining also emphasized that the role of MSEs as investment contributors is increasingly significant. "UMK reported that their investment realization reached 48%," he said. (SOURCE)

Jan, 31 2024

More Than Rp2 Trillion Investment Enters Karawang, Ready to Absorb Thousands of Workers

An investment worth more than Rp2 trillion has entered Karawang, West Java. This was marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the West Java Provincial Government and PT Deli Indonesia Office Technology regarding the acceleration of development in West Java. The signing was carried out by West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi at SMKN 1 Karawang on Wednesday (January 28, 2026). At the same location, the West Java Provincial Government also signed an MoU with PT CBL Solusi Logistik concerning the development of the Cikarang–Bekasi–Sea inland waterways route as an alternative logistics transportation route free from traffic congestion. West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi stated that the presence of new investments must have a direct impact on job creation for local communities. Therefore, companies are asked to prioritize recruiting local workers. “Every company entering West Java must prioritize local residents,” Dedi said. He also mentioned that vocational high school (SMK) students will be given the opportunity to participate in a three-month internship program. After graduating, the interns will be recruited without going through an additional selection process. To support workforce readiness, the West Java Provincial Government is also preparing foreign language training for students. A total of 40 students from SMKN 1 Karawang will participate in Mandarin and English courses for six months, funded by the provincial government. “Investors from China need translators. Six months is enough to provide basic Mandarin and English language skills,” he said. [Source]

Mar, 06 2026

Karawang EV Battery Plant Set to Begin Operations in Late July 2026, Boosting Clean Energy Investment

The industrial zone in Karawang Regency, West Java, continues to strengthen its position as a hub for Indonesia's strategic industries. After more than a year of construction, the integrated electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant, developed through a collaboration between global companies and Indonesian state-owned enterprises, has entered its final stage of completion. The facility is scheduled to commence operations in late July 2026, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Indonesia's electric vehicle ecosystem. The project is being developed by a consortium comprising Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (Antam), and Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC). Located in Karawang, the plant will have an annual production capacity of 15 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery cells. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia confirmed that construction of the facility has been completed. He made the announcement after attending a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Monday (June 22, 2026). "The electric vehicle battery project developed through the collaboration between CATL and Antam has been completed. Its inauguration is scheduled for late July," Bahlil said. The battery plant forms part of Indonesia's integrated EV battery industry project, spanning the entire value chain from upstream to downstream under the government's mineral downstreaming strategy. The project covers nickel ore processing, refining, battery material production, and battery cell manufacturing to serve both the domestic electric vehicle industry and export markets. The project carries a total investment value of approximately US$5.9 billion (around Rp96 trillion). It is being developed by Ningbo Contemporary Brunp Lygend Co. Ltd. (CBL)—a joint venture established by CATL, Brunp, and Lygend—in partnership with Antam and IBC as Indonesia's national partners. Development of the battery industrial complex began with a groundbreaking ceremony led by President Prabowo Subianto in June 2025 in Karawang. Since then, the project has been accelerated as part of the government's strategy to increase the value-added of Indonesia's nickel resources while reducing dependence on raw material exports. Prior to this project, Indonesia had already established its first EV battery cell manufacturing facility through PT HLI Green Power, a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group, LG Energy Solution, and IBC, which began operations in Karawang in July 2024. With an investment of approximately Rp13.5 trillion, the facility became Indonesia's first EV battery cell manufacturing plant and one of the largest in Southeast Asia. The commencement of operations at the CATL–Antam–IBC battery plant is expected to further strengthen Indonesia's position as one of the world's emerging electric vehicle battery manufacturing hubs. In addition to expanding the country's production capacity, the project is projected to create new employment opportunities, attract further investment in clean energy-based manufacturing, and reinforce Indonesia's electric vehicle supply chain—from nickel mining and mineral processing to the production of finished battery cells. [SOURCE]

Jul, 16 2026

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