Speaking at a hearing with Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR), Bayu Hermawan, PT CATIB’s Director of Corporate Public Affairs, said developers are accelerating the timeline from an initial September launch target.
The plant represents an investment of about Rp7 trillion and is expected to produce 6.9 GWh of batteries annually, positioning Indonesia as a regional hub for EV and energy storage solutions.
"Beyond automotive batteries, the facility will produce Energy Storage Systems (ESS) to meet domestic and international renewable energy demand," Hermawan said, highlighting the plant’s role in supporting sustainable transport and global green energy initiatives.
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The factory will feature an 18 MWh solar power installation to help meet operational energy needs, aligning the project with international environmental and governance standards.
Once fully operational, the facility is projected to employ roughly 3,000 workers, reflecting PT CATIB’s commitment to social impact alongside industrial growth.
To build technical expertise, the company is sending Indonesian staff to China for specialized training while integrating local small businesses into its supply chain.
The Karawang site is part of the Integrated EV Battery Industry Ecosystem, a strategic collaboration between state-owned Antam, Indonesia Battery Corporation, and China’s CBL.
Since the groundbreaking by President Prabowo Subianto in June 2025, the project has advanced rapidly, with site infrastructure completed and equipment installation now underway, Hermawan said.
The facility is expected to strengthen Indonesia’s EV industry and contribute to global renewable energy supply chains, supporting both domestic electrification goals and international exports.
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