What does PT BTR stand for?

(Muchlis Jr/Presidential Press Bureau/Handout via Xinhua) SEMARANG, Indonesia, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's President Joko Widodo on Wednesday inaugurated the country's first lithium-ion battery anode factory, PT Indonesia BTR New Energy Material (PT BTR), invested by China's BTR New Material Group (BTR).

How many workers absorbed by PT Indonesia BTR new energy material?

There will be 7,800 workers absorbed with the absorption of 6,000 local workers during construction, and 1,800 local workers when operating in the first and second stages. After officially operating, PT Indonesia BTR New Energy Material will produce 80,000 tons of anode material, while continuing to expand development at the same location.

Where is PT BTR located?

PT BTR, located in Indonesia's Kendal Industrial Park in Central Java province, currently has an annual production capacity of 80,000 tons of anode material, one of the battery materials for electric vehicles (EVs).

What does BTR do?

This new facility addresses crucial gaps in the supply of lithium-ion battery anode materials in Indonesia and the ASEAN region, enhancing the new energy sector and upgrading industrial infrastructure in Indonesia. BTR is dedicated to reducing its carbon footprint and advancing clean energy.

Where does BTR manufacture lithium-ion battery anode materials?

KENDAL, Indonesia, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BTR NEW MATERIAL GROUP ("BTR", 835185•BJ), a global leader in battery materials, has officially launched production at its new lithium-ion battery anode materials plant in Indonesia. This milestone, marking BTR's 24th anniversary, makes the facility the largest anode production site outside China.

How many tons of anode can PT BTR produce a year?

The second phase, scheduled to start in late 2024, will involve an additional 299 million U.S. dollars in investment, doubling the factory's production capacity to 160,000 tons. "I am very happy that PT BTR can produce 80,000 tons of anode material per year.