Rusal plans to build an alumina-silica oxide integrated facility in Indonesia
September 8, 2026
According to foreign media reports, Russian Aluminium (RUSAL, referred to as "Rusal" hereinafter, the same below) plans to build an alumina-silica oxide integrated facility in Indonesia as part of its regional expansion strategy (diversification strategy in the Pacific region).
On September 3rd, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto confirmed the partnership with Russian aluminium producers at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF-2026). He stated: "Rusal is currently collaborating with Indonesian companies to build the relevant facilities."
In late July, Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Sergey Tolchenov said in an interview that Russia and Indonesia have achieved significant results in aluminium industry cooperation - Rusal has increased its output of finished products to the Indonesian market.
As early as 2014, Rusal and PT Arbaya Energi of Indonesia signed an intention memorandum, planning to mine alumina in the country and produce silica oxide.
