Jakarta, April 11 -- Indonesia has commenced the construction of its first melamine plant in the Gresik Special Economic Zone (KEK Gresik) in East Java province, with a total estimated investment of approximately 600 million USD.
The project is seen as a strategic step to boost the development of the country's chemical industry and enhance domestic value creation.
Designed as an integrated melamine production complex, the plant will have a maximum capacity of 120,000 tonnes per year and is expected to begin operations in the second quarter of 2027.
Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the project reflects the government's commitment to strengthening advanced processing industries, particularly in ...