About BEC
A subsidiary of KPC & Arutmin, pioneering coal-to-methanol gasification in Indonesia.
PT Bumi Etam Chemical
Established in 2023 as a subsidiary of two of Indonesia's leading coal producers, PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) and PT Arutmin Indonesia, to pioneer the coal-to-methanol gasification industry.
PT Bumi Etam Chemical
Coal to Chemical
A KPC & Arutmin subsidiary focused on downstreaming coal into high-value chemical products.
Downstreaming Mandate
Fulfils the coal downstreaming obligation of KPC & Arutmin under Government Regulation No. 96/2021.
National Strategic Project
Designated implementer of a National Strategic Project for coal gasification (Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs Regulation No. 8/2023).
Regulatory Standing
Business identification number, industrial business licence, building-use title certificate, and base permits are complete. Special Economic Zone status is in progress.
Vision & Mission
To become Indonesia's leading coal-to-chemical company, advancing national energy and industrial self-reliance through sustainable coal downstreaming.
To produce methanol to international standards for import substitution, to optimise the value of low-calorific coal, and to operate safely and responsibly.
Board of Commissioners & Board of Directors
BEC's leadership combines the operational experience of PT Kaltim Prima Coal and PT Arutmin Indonesia in delivering coal downstreaming projects.
Addressing ESG scrutiny openly
We recognise that coal-based projects face environmental scrutiny. BEC responds by focusing on added value, efficiency, and a tangible contribution to national energy security.
Adding Value to Coal
Converting less economic low-calorific coal into high-value chemical products, rather than simply burning it directly.
Energy Security & Foreign Exchange
Reducing dependence on methanol imports, strengthening national industrial resilience, and conserving foreign exchange.
A Cleaner Route for Coal Utilisation
A plant design that maximises water and energy conservation, and is prepared for carbon capture, utilisation and storage.
Compliance & Governance
Adhering to national environmental regulation alongside international industry quality and safety standards.
A firm regulatory foundation
National Strategic Project status and the downstreaming mandate under Government Regulation No. 96/2021 provide long-term policy certainty, reducing exposure to shifts in regulatory direction.