CATL & Co. Break Ground on $6 Bn Battery Integration Project

In a landmark development for Indonesia’s clean energy ambitions, Ningbo Contemporary Brunp Lygend Co., Ltd. (CBL) – a subsidiary of Brunp, which itself is under battery giant CATL – has officially broken ground on the Indonesia Battery Integration Project in Karawang, West Java. The project is being developed in collaboration with PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM) and Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC).

USD 6 Billion Full-Value Chain Facility

With an investment approaching USD 6 billion, the Indonesia Battery Integration Project spans over 2,000 hectares, making it one of the most comprehensive battery supply chain initiatives undertaken in Southeast Asia.

The project encompasses the entire battery value chain, including nickel mining and processing, production of battery materials, battery cell manufacturing, and battery recycling.

Its operations are strategically distributed across East Halmahera in North Maluku Province and Karawang in West Java Province, allowing the project to effectively utilise local natural resources and industrial infrastructure for maximum efficiency and regional impact.

First Phase: 6.9 GWh Battery Manufacturing Capacity

The Karawang-based battery plant is set to deliver 6.9 GWh of annual production capacity in its first phase. Leveraging CATL’s Lighthouse Factory standards and Extreme Manufacturing expertise, the facility aims to ensure high-efficiency, high-quality output, strengthening Indonesia’s position in the global electric mobility supply chain.

Indonesia’s First Circular Battery Ecosystem

A key highlight of the initiative is the development of Indonesia’s first renewable energy-powered circular battery system at the FHT Industrial Park.

This integrated system is expected to play a vital role in enhancing sustainability by recycling up to 20,000 tons of used batteries and recovering more than 95 percent of critical metals. In addition, it is designed to produce approximately 142,000 tons of nickel and 30,000 tons of cathode material annually.

The entire process will be driven by advanced technologies and renewable energy sources, ensuring ultra-low energy consumption and optimised resource use throughout the value chain.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto hailed the project as a milestone in the nation’s green energy journey.

“This initiative sets a powerful example of how international cooperation can drive sustainable growth,” he said, reaffirming Indonesia’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.

The battery integration project is expected to create 8,000 direct and 35,000 indirect jobs, fostering regional development and advancing Indonesia’s vision to become a hub for green industrialisation.