April, 2012

PT Kaltim Methanol Industri

- A regional benchmark of Methanol -

About Us
Vision :
To become the leading methanol supplier in South
East Asia and East Asia
Mission :
To produce a high quality methanol at competitive price.
To deliver the product as quickly as possible, even for a small volume
required by customers, in a very adaptable and flexible manner.
To become a sustainable and healthy company by applying international
business standards of quality, health, safety and environment.
To develop our human resources and care for their well-being.
To care for the development and well-being of local communities.

About Us

The Shareholders
Sojitz
PT. Humpuss
Daicel Chemical Singapore
Board of Commissioners
1. President Commissioner
2. Vice President Commissioner
3. Commissioner
4. Commissioner
Board Of Directors
President Director
Vice President Director
Director (General Affairs)
Director (Production)
Director
Director

: 85 %
: 10 %
: 5%
: Ir. Wardijasa
: Kenichi Ariga
: Shunji Jimbo
: Arthur Irawan
: Norio Yamazaki
: Masashi Kajita
: Ir. Agus Priyatno
: Ir. Suhardi Rahman
: Yoshiyuki Noguchi
: Shinichiro Aoki

Plant Location:

Bontang

Jakart
a

Our plant is located inside the KIE (Kaltim Industrial

Estate), Bontang, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Raw
material is natural gas, supplied by Production
Sharing Contractors (PSC), namely Total Indonesie,
VICO Indonesia and Chevron, from the Badak Gas
Field Center.
This very strategic location enables us to deliver our
product to any ports in South East Asia, quickly, in a
flexible manner and at competitive price.

Production Capacity:
Our plant started commercial operation in 1998
with a design capacity of 2,000 metric tons of
grade AA methanol per day, or 660,000 M/T per
annum. The plant is operated by 214 highly skilled
employees

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KIE Complex Map

KaltimFertilizerPlant1/2/3/4
(Ammonia,Urea)
KaltimDayaMandiri
(Electicity)
KaltimMethanolIndustri
(Methanol)
OCIMelamine(Melamine)
KaltimPasifikAmmonia
(Ammonia)
KaltimParnaIndustri
(Ammonia)
KMI

KaltimNitrateIndonesia
(AmmoniumNitrate)
CoalBoiler(Steam)

KIE Complex size is estimated about 246 Ha.

Integrated Management System

Since August 2005, we have been implementing
Integrated Management System. We have been
certified by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance
(LRQA) for ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and
OHSAS 18001:2007 also SMK3 from Government of
Republic of Indonesia
Health, Safety and Environment
Presently KMI has achieved more than 6,250,000
man hours (more than 10 years) without accident
and has been receiving Zero Accident Award(s)
for 7 consecutive years since 2005.
KMI also
received certificate of appreciation for zero
accident and certified with honors (gold flag) by
Indonesian Government for SMK3 and for Proper
judgment we get 2nd rank (green flag) from East
Kalimantan Province Government. Since February
24th, 2006, KMI became part of KNRCI community
(member of National Committee of Responsible
Care).

Quality & HSE

Specification of Our Product

TECHNOLOGY
What is Methanol
Methanol is petrochemical product, a liquid chemical at normal temperature,
also known as Methyl Alcohol (CH3OH). Methanol is produced by steam
reforming process and methanol synthesis. Crude methanol is purified into high
grade product through distillation
Process Technology
PT KMI use low-pressure-synthesis methanol
with combined reforming processing
technology licensed by Lurgi to produce
methanol, which eventually contributes to
our goal of producing methanol at
competitive cost.

PRODUCTION PROCESS
METHANOL UNIT
Natural Gas

Reforming

Steam

Synthesis

Electricity

Oxygen

UTILITIES

Methanol
Distillation

Cooling
Water

Storage/Shipment

Condensates

Reforming Unit
1. Desulphurizer
The function is to remove sulfur compounds in natural gas, because sulfur compounds will
poison all catalyst in reforming unit also in synthesis methanol. Desulphurizer unit utilizes CoMo
and ZnO catalysts with reaction :
RSH + H2 RH + H2S
ZnO + H2S ZnS + H2O
2. Prereformer
This reactor will convert all heavy carbon (C2+) in natural gas, so steam reformer can be
operated in lower steam to carbon ratio (~1.9 mole/mole). Nickel-based catalyst is utilized for
process below :
CnHm + nH2O
nCO + (n+m/2) H2
CO + H2O

CO2 + H2
CO + 3H2

CH4 + H2O
3. Steam Reformer
The function is to convert methane to CO, CO2 and H2. Nickel-based catalyst is also utilized
for process below :
CH4 + H2O

CO + 3H2
CO + H2O CO2 + H2
4. Autothermal Reformer
Rest of methane outlet Steam Reformer and a part of natural gas will be converted to CO,
CO2 and H2 with steam reforming process and partial oxidation which is catalyzed by Nickelbased catalyst also
CH4 + H2O
CO + 3H2
CH4 + O2
CO + H2 + H2O
CO + H2O
CO2 + H2
CnHm + (n+m/2)O2
nCO2 + (m/2)H2O

Methanol Synthesis Unit

This unit converts syngas from Reforming Unit to
raw methanol. Conversion processes occur
along multi tube reactor catalyzed by Cu and Zn,
with reaction below :
CO + 2H2
CH3OH
CO2 + 3H2
CH3OH + H2O
(+ Methyl formiate, ethanol and higher alcohols)

Methanol Distillation Unit

This unit consists of three part:

Degassing

Low boiling removal

High boiling removal

STORAGE TANK
PORT CONDITION and FACILITIES
To support the methanol loading activities, we have built our own jetty with
modern and sophisticated facilities and already accredited No:02-0014-DV
base on ISPS Code from Indonesian Government for methanol loading to
ship
Jetty Capacity
: 30,000 DWT
Length of Port
: 206 meters
Sea Draft
: 10 meters
Loading Arm Capacity : 2 arms @ 1,000 MT / hour

STORAGE TANK

RAW METHANOL TANK

Capacity : 1 @ 1000 Ton = 1000 Ton
INTERMEDIATE METHANOL TANK
Capacity : 2 @ 1000 Ton = 2000 Ton
EXPORT TANK / PURE METHANOL TANK
Capacity : 2 @ 30,000 Ton= 60,000 Ton

Methanol Distribution
METHANOL CARRIERS
Availability of methanol in Indonesia together with better
delivery service will support production of downstream
chemical products using methanol as its raw material. KMI is
concerned to improve the service to satisfy consumers
needs, which finally will support development of industries
in Indonesia.
OUR MARKET
70% of our product, or approximately 480,000 MT/Y, is
allocated for exports to Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China and
other Southeast Asian countries, and the rest (30%), or
approximately 180,000 MT, is for the domestic market.
Methanol sold is converted to formaldehyde, acetic acid,
MTBE and other derivatives.
In the Indonesian market, more than 60% of the demand is
for formaldehyde industries which produce adhesives for
plywood and other wood processing industry.

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Downstream Applications

Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is one of the main applications of methanol, representing about 37% of total demand in the world.
Formaldehyde becomes the main raw material for adhesive, like a UF (Urea Formaldehyde) adhesive, MUF
(Melamine Formaldehyde) adhesive and PF (Phenol Formaldehyde) adhesive, each of which is used for
manufacturing plywood, particle board and MDF.
Acetic Acid
Acetic Acid which is about 10 % of total demand can be the raw material of various petrochemical products, of
which Purified Terephtalic Acid (PTA) is a major one. PTA is a basic component of Polyethylene Terephtalate (PET)
resins which, for instance, become the plastic products like a bottle for beverages and household products. Other
use of PET is a polyester fiber which is developed for textile, fabrics industries.
MTBE
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) is also another main application of methanol, approximately representing 14%
of the total demand in the world. MTBE is blended to make high octane gasoline.
Di-methyl Ether (DME)
Primary applications of Di-methyl ether is as a propellant in aerosol canisters. Owing
to its high cetane number, DME is also a promising substitute for diesel fuel and as an
additive to LPG for home daily use.
Other Usage
Methanol is used to manufacture other products like plastics, coatings, textiles, water
treatment chemicals, silicones, paper chemicals and so on. It is also used to produce
biodiesel. In China, increasing volume of methanol is used as direct blending stock for
motor gasoline.

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMME

1. Equator Monument Renovation
2. Housing Renovation
3. Reforestation
4. Music training
5. English Course for children who cannot enter public
Junior High School
6. Circumcision and Blood Donation

Thank You

PT Kaltim Methanol Industri

Jakarta Head Office

Standard Chartered Tower 20th Floor
Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio No. 164
Jakarta 12950
Tel : +62 21-5794-6400 (hunting)
Fax : +62 21-5794-6410

Bontang Plant Office

Kawasan Industri
PT Pupuk Kaltim
Bontang, Kalimantan Timur
Tel : 0548-41394 (hunting)
Fax : 0548-41136

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