Prajogo Pangestu Conglomerate Owned Company Has 53 Units Of Electric Forklifts Purchased From BYD China

Forklift Illustration. (Photo: Pixabay)

JAKARTA - A petrochemical company owned by conglomerate Prajogo Pangestu, PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk (TPIA), is partnering with a leading electric car manufacturer from China, BYD. Chandra Asri ordered 53 units of electric forklifts, which is the largest number of electric forklifts in Indonesia.

"Chandra Asri Petrochemical is partnering with BYD, the world's leading electric car manufacturer, to operate 53 electric forklifts," wrote Chandra Asri's management, in an information disclosure on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), quoted by VOI, Monday, February 8.

Furthermore, Chandra Asri's management stated that the purchases that began in 2020 have now been completely completed. As a leading renewable energy company in the world, BYD is considered to continue to strive to implement green technology (green technology) and prioritize world-class environmental-based safety standards.

In 2012, BYD launched the world's first mass-produced forklift using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. The newest e-forklift fleet uses lithium batteries to support Chandra Asri's focus on the principles of sustainability, building a sustainable transportation system, saving operational costs, and increasing the ability to tackle climate change.

Prajogo Pangestu Conglomerate. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

Each year, the fleet will reduce 69,445 kg of natural gas (LPG), save 165,360 liters of diesel (diesel), reduce 446,472 metric kg of carbon dioxide (Co2), and eliminate nitrogen oxide (NOx) exhaust gases.

President Director of Chandra Asri, Erwin Ciputra said, to answer the challenge of climate change, it is important to develop a sustainable transportation system and reduce vehicle emissions. He said he acknowledged the advantages and was interested in the electric vehicle technology applied by BYD.

"Through this investment we are excited to continue to build momentum that focuses on sustainability and the principles of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). We are also committed to continuing to reduce carbon in our transportation and mobility side, while hoping to continue to innovate and partner with BYD. , "said Erwin.

Sales Director of BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales, Eagle Zhao said, BYD forklifts have successfully entered many emerging markets, including the UK, US, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and with experience spanning six continents.

"We hope to provide new energy solutions that are environmentally friendly and efficient to help more companies increase their energy efficiency while protecting the environment," he said.

BYD Company Ltd. is one of the largest private companies in China. Since its founding in 1995, the company has developed strong expertise in rechargeable batteries and has been a proponent of developing its sustainable, renewable energy solutions globally and has operations in more than 50 countries. BYD is listed on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges.