#Downstream
Indonesia targets major boost in coconut downstream industry with new Morowali Plant
Indonesia is moving forward with its plan to strengthen the downstream processing of agricultural commodities, with the coconut sector being the pilot project
Indonesia should rethink nickel downstreaming due to tiny EV sector’s absorption: Study
Indonesia’s ambitious plan to create a world-class electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem may fall short of absorbing its rapidly expanding nickel production, with new research suggesting the government to adopt a “dual-track downstreaming strategy that balances EV development with a stronger push into metallurgical industries.
Indonesian downstream strategy strains spur shift to Philippine nickel ore
Indonesia’s nickel industry is increasingly importing ore from the Philippines to keep its expanding network of smelters operating, a development industry players say signals structural strain in the country’s downstream industrialization agenda.
Australian firms increase investment in Indonesia following strengthened Canberra ties
At least five Australian companies have committed to invest in Indonesia, marking a new phase of economic cooperation between the two neighboring countries, Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani announced on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 during President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to Australia.
President calls for broad support of foreign investment amid declining FDI inflows
President Prabowo Subianto has urged all parties in Indonesia to support foreign investors operating in the country, emphasizing that such investments bring significant economic benefits, particularly to local regions.
LiuGong to build US$317 M electric heavy equipment plant, support Indonesia’s industrial downstreaming
Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer LiuGong Machinery has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Indonesia through a major investment aimed at building one of the nation’s largest and most advanced heavy equipment manufacturing facilities.
Indonesia to boost agricultural, plantation downstream industry to increase export
The Indonesian government is planning to strengthen the downstream processing of agricultural and plantation commodities to increase added value and foreign exchange earnings, with priority commodities including coconut, gambier, and palm oil.
Antam targets US$6 billion nickel downstream, EV battery ecosystem in Indonesia
State-owned mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) has unveiled an ambitious plan to spearhead Indonesia’s nickel downstream industry and establish a complete electric vehicle (EV) battery ecosystem.
Government prepares 2026 downstreaming sectors to boost investment, create job
The government has put agriculture, maritime affairs and fisheries sectors into the 2026 downstreaming program, with the total national investment value projected to increase by 20.35 percent from Rp6,910 trillion (US$427 million) to Rp7,450 trillion.
Harita Nickel launches tailing recycling project to reduce waste, boost efficiency
PT Trimegah Bangun Persada (Harita Nickel) is taking measures to reduce environmental impact and enhance operational efficiency by launching a pilot project aimed at recycling tailings (SHP) from its nickel processing operations.
DEN pushes for frankincense downstreaming to tap into US$23 B global market
Chairman of the National Economic Council (DEN), Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, is proposing a new downstreaming initiative focused on frankincense, aiming to maximize Indonesia’s role in the global value chain of this high-demand commodity.
Indonesia eyes seaweed-based biofuel as key to US$12 B green economy
Indonesia is setting its sights on seaweed downstreaming as a strategic measure toward building a green energy economy, with the potential to turn the marine commodity into third-generation biofuel.