JAKARTA - PT Tripatra Engineers and Constructioners (TRIPATRA), a technical engineering-based solution provider, has just announced the signing of a contract with PT AGPA Refinery Complex (ARC), a joint venture company between POSCO International and GS Caltex, to begin construction of the AGPA Refinery Complex (ARC) Project which is a distillation facility in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. The project aims to increase the capacity of palm oil distillation in Indonesia as well as encourage the growth of economic development around the region.
The ARC project occupies an area of 300,000 m2 at Interport Industrial Park with a production capacity of 500,000 tons of processed palm oil annually. The work starts on February 29, 2024 and is expected to be completed in June 2025.
In this project, TRIPATRA will be responsible for the EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning) aspects with a scope of work that includes Project Management (Project Management), Detailed Engineering and Design (Development and Engineering), Procurement (Procurement), Construction (Building), and Installation (Installation) to Commissioning (implementation) as well as other support provision to help clients complete the project.
"We are proud and honored to be partnering with PT AGPA Refinery Complex to present a facility that will improve the ability to distill palm oil in Indonesia. This collaboration is an important part of TRIPATRA's commitment to providing engineering solutions to support sustainable and innovative development goals and accelerate downstreaming," said President Director & CEO of TRIPATRA, Raymond Naldi Rasfuldi, in his statement, Tuesday, July 9.
President Director of PT AGPA Refinery Complex, Sang Real Kim said, the collaboration with Tripatra reflects his common vision in encouraging industrial growth through various sustainable practices.
"This refinery will not only meet the increasing demand for palm oil products, but will also contribute to our environmental and economic goals," he explained.
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Through engineering capabilities, TRIPATRA will support the business of PT AGPA Refinery Complex in distilling palm oil which will also contribute to regional economic development and focus on sustainability. TRIPATRA will continue to innovate in providing various solutions to clients, both in terms of operation and development to comply with the best results for clients.
"TRIPATRA is honored to be a trusted partner of PT AGPA Refinery Complex in the implementation of this ARC project. We believe our efforts will provide great benefits for the development of the regional economy. We are committed to completing this project on time, operating safely, and achieving the expected results," said Raymond.
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