Mitra Murni Perkasa (MMP), a subsidiary of MMS Group Indonesia (MMSGI) which is developing a nickel matte smelter project in East Kalimantan, has signed a cooperation agreement with China ENFI Engineering Corporation (China ENFI). The event was attended by all MMSGI-MMP management, a number of China ENFI delegates from Beijing and also representatives from Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI).
The collaboration with China ENFI which started 15 months ago has gone through a feasibility study process. Careful, precise and wise planning is carried out to ensure that the MMP nickel smelter construction project can be implemented on a strong technical foundation. The construction of this project is targeted to be completed in the 4th quarter of 2024 and start operating in the 2nd quarter of 2025.
The MMP matte nickel smelter is planned to have a production capacity of 27,000 tons per year with a nickel content of more than 70%. The construction of this matte nickel smelter is intended to support the increasing demand for nickel as a raw material for making EV batteries used in electric powered vehicles (BEV). This is in line with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
“This signing is a historic moment for MMP and China ENFI. We support the government's program to build a matte nickel smelter that has a low carbon footprint and is entirely a Domestic Investment (PMDN). The construction of this matte nickel smelter is the beginning of MMSGI's collaboration with China ENFI, in which the next MMSGI business development is open in line with China ENFI's technical expertise." said Adhi Dharma Mustopo, President Director of MMP quoted by INDUSTRY.co.id, Monday (24/7/2023).
“This collaboration has important meaning for our side. China ENFI believes the MMP matte nickel smelter will be a successful pilot project in Indonesia and provide broad benefits to all parties. What's more, this MMP project is close to IKN, the new center of government.”, said Liu Cheng, Chairman of the Board of China ENFI.
The MMP and China ENFI collaboration aims to ensure the construction of a strong and competitive nickel matte smelter. With the increasing popularity of electric vehicles and demand for nickel matte as a raw material for electric vehicle batteries, the MMP project is expected to have a positive impact nationally and support the battery industry program in Indonesia. Not only that, MMP's matte nickel smelter is one proof of MMSGI's commitment to ESG.
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