What is the scope and timeline of Aster Chemicals & Energy’s $80 million ethylene export capacity expansion project?

Aster Chemicals & Energy has reached a final investment decision to proceed with an $80-million project to double the ethylene (C2) export capacity of its cracker complex on Bukom Island in Singapore; the project, scheduled for completion in 2027, includes detailed engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) for a parallel ethylene chiller system and expansion of outbound ethylene export logistics at the Bukom facility.

How does this expansion strengthen regional integration between Aster’s Singapore and Indonesian assets?

The expansion will 'deepen integration between Bukom and the Chandra Asri cracker facility in Cilegon [Indonesia], strengthening the end-to-end C2 derivatives value chain across both locations', according to the company's statement.

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Aster Chemicals & Energy has approved an $80 million project to double ethylene export capacity at its Singapore facility by 2027. The expansion strengthens integration with Chandra Asri’s Indonesian assets to enhance the C2 derivatives value chain.

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