Karawang, W. Java, Oct. 15 -- Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition Bahlil Lahadalia inaugurated a new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) plant in Cilamaya, Karawang District, West Java, on Thursday.

The facility has a production capacity of 160 tons per day, or 52,800 tons per year.

"Today, October 15, I invite everyone to join in prayer so that this inauguration proceeds smoothly," said Bahlil, who also serves as energy and mineral resources minister.

The plant's output is expected to meet 10 to 15 percent of total LPG demand in West Java and Jakarta.

The facility processes 40 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of natural gas. Its annual LPG output of 52,800 tons is equivalent to approximately 18.7 milli...