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CATL Breaks Ground on $6 Billion Indonesian Battery Hub

Published: Jul. 3, 2025 5:42 a.m. GMT+8

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A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Indonesia for a nickel and battery project backed by CATL

Chinese battery titan Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) has broken ground on a nearly $6 billion project in Indonesia, marking a bold strategic move to secure crucial materials and expand its manufacturing footprint beyond China.

The project — a joint venture between CATL subsidiary CBL, Indonesia’s state-owned miner PT Aneka Tambang (Antam), and the state-backed Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC) — has officially started construction, CATL said Wednesday.

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CATL has launched a nearly $6 billion battery supply chain project in Indonesia, covering nickel mining, smelting, cell manufacturing, and recycling across over 2,000 hectares.
The venture is a joint operation with Indonesian partners, expected to create 8,000 direct and 35,000 indirect jobs, and will produce batteries for 200,000–300,000 EVs annually.
The facility targets 6.9 GWh initial capacity, includes Indonesia’s first large-scale battery recycling, and aims to strengthen CATL’s global presence amid geopolitical shifts.

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Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd.: Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) is a Chinese battery titan and the world's largest battery manufacturer. They initiated a nearly $6 billion project in Indonesia, a joint venture to secure materials and expand manufacturing outside China. This project covers the entire battery supply chain, from nickel mining to recycling, aiming to produce batteries for 200,000-300,000 EVs annually.

PT Aneka Tambang (Antam): PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) is an Indonesian state-owned mining company. It is a key partner in a nearly $6 billion joint venture project with CATL and IBC. Antam will co-lead smelting operations within this project, which aims to develop a full battery supply chain in Indonesia.

Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC): Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC) is a state-backed entity involved in a nearly $6 billion joint venture with CATL and PT Aneka Tambang (Antam). This project aims to establish a comprehensive battery supply chain in Indonesia, from nickel mining to battery recycling. IBC will co-manage the battery-related segments of this large-scale initiative.

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