Exceptional Transformation, Delivered at Scale
Chandra Asri - Your Growth Partner
Q1 2026 Earnings Call, 04 May 2026
Overview
Q1 2026 Earnings Call
Agenda Today's SpeakersTopic |
Welcome Sarah Soraya (Investor Relations) |
Performance Highlights & Strategic Milestones Andre Khor (Group CFO) Alexandra Sukanegara (Investor Relations) Philippe Pangestu (Investor Relations) |
Path to Future Growth Andre Khor (Group CFO) |
Q&A |
Closing |
Group CFO
Philippe PangestuInvestor Relations
Alexandra SukanegaraInvestor Relations
Sarah SorayaInvestor Relations
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Delivered Record USD 421 million EBITDA and USD 205 million Earnings with Solid Execution of Transformation
ACE
Successfully acquired Shell Energy & Chemicals Park (now Aster Chemicals & Energy (ACE)) in April 2025
CDI VesselsCDI strengthens maritime logistics by launching Novah and Boreas - 9,000 DWT chemical vessel each
APSSuccessfully acquired Chevron Phillips (now Aster Polymer Solutions (APS)) in May 2025
B1-MTBEChandra Asri Group increased its B1-MTBE plant capacity by 25%, completed in March 2026
EssoChandra Asri Group acquired ExxonMobil's Esso Retail Fuel Station Network in Singapore in January 2026
Solar PowerCDI through KCE added 4.7 MWp of capacity to a 11 MWp Solar Power Plant in Cilegon. Aster Power awards 16 MWp contract to Sembcorp in Singapore
CSUStrategically acquired Condensate Splitter Unit (CSU) from PCS Pte Ltd in June 2025
CA-EDC PlantChlor Alkali-Ethylene Dichloride plant development, a National Strategic Project, is on-track to operate in 2027
SLLAster secured an oversubscribed USD 1 billion sustainability-linked syndicated term loan facility in September 2025
SAF PlatformAster and Aether Fuels partner on Singapore's first next-gen sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in November 2025
Uplifting & Smoothening the Value Curve with a Solid Cash Generating PlatformQ1 2026
-23.6
Q1 2025
205.1
Net Profit (Loss) after TaxNumbers in USD million
+954.2%
0.06
Q1 2025 Q1 2026
3%
0.59
37%
0.89
0.62
60%
1.45
Segment
contribution
2.4
287.1%
Numbers in USD billion
Infrastructure
Chemicals
Energy
Net Revenue EBITDANumbers in USD million
+1,813.6%
421.2
21.7
Q1 2025
Q1 2026
Record Operating Profits with Energy Expansion and Broadened Portfolios
0.03
Disciplined Capital Structure with Exceptionally Strong Balance Sheet
Numbers in USD billion
Reinforcing Long-Term Value
2.7
3.1
0.7
6.1
3.8
4.9
1.9
12.6
From (Q1 2025)
To (Q1 2026) Description121300977%%%
Total Assets Total assets increased by
expansion post-acquisition.
, reflecting balance sheet
Retained Earnings
Retained earnings surged by171707171%%
1585818%%
profitability and acquisition synergies.
, driven by strong
Shareholders'
Equity
Total equity rose byfuture growth.
, reinforcing capital structure for
4411%%
Liquidity pool increased by to maintain robustLiquidity Pool
financial resilience through ongoing transformational programmatic M&A. Includes cash and financial assets.
Geopolitical Disruption Drove a Spike in Energy Prices
Price increases from February 28th to April 1st
Brent, USD/bbl+48%
Gasoline, USD/bbl+70%
Diesel, USD/bbl+167%
Naphtha, USD/bbl
+105%
Jet Fuel, USD/bbl+133%
Bitumen, USD/bbl+15%
Delivering Strong Performance through Execution Excellence
Earnings acceleration supported by integration, partnership leverage, capital discipline, and operational flexibility
Transformational M&ASeamless integration across:
ACE (ex-Shell)
APS (ex-Chevron Phillips)
CSU
Esso retail fuel stations
Extended collaborations:
Diversified global sourcing
Integrated trading & logistics platform
Market insight & trading advantage
Secured multi-source funding:
USD 1 billion Prize Winning Sustainability Linked Loan
~USD 145 million CDI IPO
USD 200 million Danantara & INA investment
IDR Bonds Shelf
Programme
Agile OperationsRapid Crude characterisation capabilities
Integrated Indonesia-Singapore value chain synergies
Expanded crude slate
Optimised product mix
Flagship Projects Overview
Scaling infrastructure, downstream projects, and decarbonisation to strengthen long-term earnings
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World Scale CA-EDC Plant22
Infrastructure under CDIA33
Mobility & Retail SolutionsCA-EDC strengthens Indonesia's downstream chemical value chain through large-scale import substitution and export growth.
Through CDI, CAP expands its infrastructure platform across Power, Water, Ports & Storage & Logistics to support long-term growth.
Aster and Cold Storage announced strategic partnership to transform Esso retail experience in Singapore.
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Re-Refined Baseoil TechAster and Puraglobe signed an MOU to jointly explore the development of Re-Refined Base Oil (RRBO) processing facility in Singapore.
55 Sustainability Value ChainsCAP is committed to sustainability by scaling circular and low-carbon solutions across communities, operations, and the energy value chain.
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Building Indonesia's Downstream Independence
Advancing import substitution through Indonesia's largest chlor -alkali ~USD 800 million investment
Before - Early Site PreparationSeptember 2025 Progress: ~33%
After - Major Structures & Infrastructure in PlaceApril 2026 Progress: ~60%
22.. Advancing Strategic Infrastructure to Support Growth
Advancing Logistics Capabilities and Strategic Projects to Strengthen Long-Term Earnings Visibility
PowerAdditional solar power
capacity of 5,000 kWp
Commercial Operations Date (COD) in 2026
16 MwP contract awarded by Aster Power to Sembcorp and exploration of broader strategic partnership across Southeast Asia
Owned by 100% Chandra Tirta Karian, a CDI subsidiary
Wastewater pipeline of 13.9 lps, and develop a wastewater facility to process 1,200 m3/day
IPO Proceeds Utilisation: tank
farm & ethylene pipeline are
~60% completed
12,000 m3 bitumen tank farm, COD in 2026
Commencement of Aster Ports & Terminals inaugural storage contract with 3rd parties
Launched Boreas, a 9,000 DWT chemical vessel, with COD in 2026
Fleet expansion 2026: targeting 20 vessels within the year
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Expansion of Chandra Asri Group's
Footprint in Singapore
New Tengah Site Key Highlights
500m radius1
Location: Tengah Singapore - 500m radius
Prime Traffic Corridor: Along main road from PIE exit toward
Tengah - primary artery for residential traffic
9 HDB Estates within 500m: ~8 min walk / 2 min drive. Short proximity to schools & places of worship
Only Store in the Precinct: No petrol station or convenience store within the Tengah residential area
Cold Storage Partnership, Introducing Retail Transformation
Launched new Cold Storage concept stores enhancing retail offering with curated fresh and ready-to-eat solutions
Advancing service stations into integrated energy and
convenience hubs to capture evolving mobility demand
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Expanding into High-Value, Sustainable Product Streams
Strategic partnership with global leader Puraglobe to produce premium base oils
Strategic Rationale
Expands into higher-value product segment (premium base oils)
Strengthens sustainability, through circularity in UMO
Strengthens downstream integration across the value chain
Expands energy security beyond Middle East to broaden supply
Overview
Aster signs MoU with Puraglobe, a global leader in re-refining used motor oil into high-quality re-refined base oils (RRBO), enabling circularity in the lubricants value chain
Will explore to invest in Asia's first plant leveraging proven
Puraglobe's high tech HyLube & HyRes technology
Converts Used Motor Oil (UMO) into premium Group II/III/III+ base oils
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Chandra Asri Group's Commitment to Sustainability
From circular economy to sustainable aviation fuel - scaling impact across the value chain
Integrated Waste Processing Facility (IPST)Processes up to 300 kg of plastic waste daily
32,300 kg of waste has been converted through pyrolysis technology into 26,800 liters of "PLUSRI" oil
9,200+ residents involved since 2021
A platform designed to share inspiration and take concrete action for the environment
Engaged more than 3,300
participants
Aether Fuels -Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)First commercial-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facility in Southeast Asia
~2 KTA Capacity (initial phase)
COD in 2028
Location: Bukom Island
One of Asia's first commercial-scale Ethanol-to-Jet (EtJ) SAF
~100 KTA Capacity (initial
phase)
COD in 2030
Location: Jurong Island
Chandra Asri's Transformed Portfolio: Scale, Accelerated Growth & Execution
Vision: "Southeast Asia's leading energy, chemicals and infrastructure solutions company" | ||
Energy | Chemicals | Infrastructure |
Bukom Refinery Capacity: 237 KBD1 Product capacity: 8.5 MTPA2 Condensate Splitter Unit (CSU) Capacity: 70 KBD Product capacity: 2.5 MTPA Being Rejuvenated - COD 2026 Fuel Retailer All Esso retail fuel stations across Singapore | Ethylene Cracking Complex Cracker capacity: 2 MTPA Other products: 2.5 MTPA Downstream Chemical Complex3 Capacity: 4.7 MTPA Chlor-Alkali (CA) & Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) Plant Capacity: 0.9 MTPA Under Construction - COD 2027 | Power Water ~500 MW combined cycle power 4,874 litres per second water plant portfolio (including 200 MW treatment plants owned through 45% stake in KPE4) 2,800 litres per second river water 12.2 MWp solar in Indonesia source 16 MWp solar in Singapore 5.4 million m3 reservoir Target COD end 2026 10 special water treatment facilities Port & Storage Logistics ~5 million m3 tank storage 14 gas and chemical vessels 18 jetties in total 20 subsea pipelines with 7 pipelines 1 Single buoy mooring to external terminals >200 trucks portfolio and warehouses |
Shared Services Center as a core enabler of the three strategic pillars | ||
Mission: Creating value and fostering partnerships for a sustainable future | ||
1. Kilo Barrel per Day
2: Million Tonnes per Annum
3. Plants: Mono-ethylene Glycol (MEG), Styrene Monomer & Propylene Oxide Derivatives, Olefins, Polyolefins, Styrene Monomer, Butadiene, MTBE & Butene-1
4. PT Krakatau Posco Energy 15
Rejuvenate the
Core
Accelerate M&A
and Integration
Reimagine
Business Models
Time to ROAR: Chandra Asri Strategy in Focus
USD 100M Cilegon Upgrade -Comprehensive maintenance and rejuvenation to extend asset life
USD 125M SBM Rejuvenation -VLCC-capable, up to 2M barrels/vessel with immediate opex optimisation
USD 71M Lube-Oil Complex -
Extending LOC value to 2040+
USD 75M Condensate Splitter Unit - Boosting capacity to 300,000+ bpd
Orient Towards Sustainability | |
USD 800M CA-EDC Plant - 900 KTA, ~60% completed, COD 2027 to support the EV Value Chain Solar Expansion - Scaling to ~1,100+ MWp regionally USD 150M Gas Turbine -Hydrogen-ready, operational by 2029 Puraglobe Re-refining - High-quality Group II/III/III+ re-refined base oil production from used motor oil Sustainable Aviation Fuel Facilities - Two plants, up to 100KT/year capacity | |
ID-SG Product Synergy -Expanding commercial flows between Singapore and Indonesia across a broad range of petroleum and chemical products
~60 Esso Stations - Retail store acquisition; energy & retail hubs in partnership with market leaders like Cold Storage to offer a bold and refreshing concept for consumers
Programmatic M&A - Continued focus on targets in the South East Asia's energy, chemicals and infrastructure space, with adjacencies to unlock integration, efficiency, and value creation
Aster Power - Scaling up to 220 MW power capacity with surplus capacity to unlock incremental revenue and enhance returns
Aster Port & Terminals - 4.3M m³ storage, 311 tanks, 16 jetties, monetising existing capabilities
AI and Digital Transformation -AI, S/4 HANA & smart plant rollouts at the core of a reimagined world class energy & chemicals operation
Shared Service Centre -Centralising Group-wide back-office operations, ~200+ jobs
Exceptional Transformation, Delivered at Scale
Q1 2026 Earnings Call, 04 May 2026
Chandra Asri
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