By Dominikus
China-based manufacturer specializing in high-end industrial equipment, Sichuan Kexin Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd., has confirmed the early shipment of key components for the Pusri-IIIB synthetic ammonia-urea project in Palembang, South Sumatra. The project is owned by fertilizer producer PT Pupuk Sriwidjaja (Pusri), a subsidiary of the state-owned fertilizer holding company PT Pupuk Indonesia.
The equipment includes the CO₂ Absorber, HP (High Pressure) Flash Column, and LP (Low Pressure) Flash Column. These three components play a vital role in the overall gas separation and purification process, which is critical for producing high-quality ammonia and urea in chemical plants.
“It is true that the equipment for the Indonesian Pusri-IIIB synthetic ammonia-urea project was shipped earlier. If there are any relevant investment plans in the future, the company will fulfill its information disclosure obligations in accordance with the relevant regulations,” said Yang Hui, Kexin’s Secretary of the Board of Directors, through the Investor Relations Management (IRM) Platform on Wednesday (3 September).
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As part of Pusri’s commitment to strengthening national food security through the development of the Pusri-IIIB Plant Project, this project is a strategic step to revitalize production facilities and ensure a stable, efficient, and affordable national fertilizer supply for farmers. The Pusri-IIIB plant is being built to replace the outdated Pusri III and IV plants, which were inefficient in their energy usage. The project began in December 2023 and is targeted for completion within 40 months, with full operations expected in 2027. The Pusri-IIIB plant will incorporate low-energy, environmentally friendly technology, with a production capacity target of 1,350 tons of ammonia per day (445,500 tons per year) and 2,750 tons of urea per day (907,500 tons per year). In terms of energy efficiency, the Pusri-IIIB plant is designed to significantly reduce natural gas consumption. The energy consumption ratios required to produce urea are 21.97 MMBtu/MT, and for ammonia, 32.89 MMBtu/MT, which are far lower than the old plants.
The construction of the plant is being carried out by a consortium between PT ADHI Karya (Persero) Tbk and Wuhuan Engineering Co., Ltd. This consortium has a share distribution of 15.09% for ADHI and 84.91% for Wuhuan, with a project value of Rp 1.4 trillion.
Editing by Reiner Simanjuntak
