Hunting for Nickel Smelter Projects in Indonesia

Companies from China, Europe, and the United States dive into nickel smelter projects. They are vying for positions in the electric vehicle ecosystem.

Retno Sulistyowati

May 1, 2023

VOLKSWAGEN made good on its promise to return to Indonesia. After about two years of discussions with the government, the largest European automotive company now brings a more tangible commitment. Volkswagen, through Volkswagen PowerCo, declared that it would become part of the battery supply chain for the electric vehicle industry in Indonesia by investing in the nickel ore processing industry.

The investment plan was disclosed by Volkswagen Po

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