INDONESIA'S NEW ECONOMIC SUPERHUB

East Kalimantan
Green Energy & Downstream Hub

Bridging green transition, value-added downstream industries, and sustainable growth at the heart of Nusantara (IKN) Economic Superhub.

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Quick Regional Stats
Population (2026) 4.478M Target 2045: 6.5M
Total Area 15.34M Ha Land: 12.4M Ha
Economic Growth 4.53% Year-on-Year
GRDP (PDRB) Rp 889.07T At Current Prices

Leadership & Vision

Committed to facilitating seamless investments and providing robust policy supports.

Dr. H. Rudy Mas'ud, S.E., M.E.
Governor

Dr. H. Rudy Mas'ud, S.E., M.E.

Governor of East Kalimantan

“We facilitate investments by simplifying procedures, offering tailored incentives, and fostering strong collaboration between Regional Government, Central Government, and Private Sectors.”

Dr. Ir. H. Seno Aji, M.Si.
Vice Governor

Dr. Ir. H. Seno Aji, M.Si.

Vice Governor of East Kalimantan

Shifting towards Sustainable Growth

East Kalimantan is undergoing an economic transformation. By reducing dependency on coal and oil & gas extraction, the government is aggressively promoting value-added downstream processing and green economy principles.

Forest Production 5.95M Ha
Agriculture Allotment 3.46M Ha
Fisheries Allotment 2.08M Ha
Industrial Allotment 54.42k Ha
Tourism Areas 9.85k Ha

Strategic Boundaries

  • North: North Kalimantan (Kaltara) & East Malaysia
  • West: West Kalimantan & Central Kalimantan
  • South: South Kalimantan & Makassar Strait
  • East: Nusantara (IKN), Makassar Strait & Celebes Sea

Economic Dashboard

Key economic indices reflecting a strong transition to downstream manufacturing.

Inflation (2025)

2.68%

Human Dev Index (IPM)

79.39

High Index Category
Active Workforce

2.309M

Total population 4.478M

Economic Shift: Mining vs Manufacturing Share (%)

Demonstrates the strategic shift from raw coal extraction to value-added production.

Transport Infrastructures Supporting Investment

Excellent connectivity by sea, air, and highway corridors.

  • Palaran Container Port (Samarinda) Primary container terminal serving Samarinda area.
  • Kariangau Container Port (Balikpapan) Deepwater port supporting the Balikpapan industrial corridor.
  • Semayang Port (Balikpapan) Main passenger and multi-purpose port in Balikpapan.
  • KEK MBTK Port Dedicated industrial port serving the Maloy SEZ.
Ports of East Kalimantan
  • SAMS Sepinggan International Airport (Balikpapan) World-class gateway with over 5M passengers annual capacity.
  • APT Pranoto Airport (Samarinda) Connecting Samarinda directly to domestic destinations.
  • Nusantara International Airport (IKN) Under-construction airport directly serving the Capital.
  • Kalimarau (Berau) & Maratua Islands Airport Gateways to Derawan and regional tourism hubs.
Airports of East Kalimantan
  • Balikpapan - Samarinda Toll Road 99 km freeway connecting the two biggest cities.
  • Pulau Balang Bridge Span bridge crossing Balikpapan bay connecting Balikpapan to IKN.
  • IKN Freeway / Toll High-speed expressway network connecting IKN to Balikpapan corridor.
Freeways and Bridges in East Kalimantan

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Investment Project Ready to Offer (IPRO)

Pre-feasibility studied projects ready for joint-ventures, private funding, or concession partnerships.

Special Economic & Industrial Zones

Established premium spaces built for high-growth downstream chemical, logistics, and heavy manufacturing.

Kariangau Industrial Area (KIK)
133.08 Ha

Kariangau Industrial Area (KIK)

Strategically positioned in Balikpapan bay, providing quick sea shipping route connectivities.

  • Agro-Industry processing
  • Heavy equipment construction logistics
  • Oil & Gas storage facilities
KEK Maloy Batuta Trans Kalimantan
557.34 Ha

KEK Maloy Batuta Trans Kalimantan

Special Economic Zone (KEK) designed for mega-scale industrial oil palm and coal downstreaming.

  • Crude Palm Oil (CPO) downstreaming
  • Mineral & Coal value-added refinery
  • International transshipment port
Kaltim Industrial Estate (KIE)
214.09 Ha

Kaltim Industrial Estate (KIE)

Specialized chemical industrial park managed under PT Kaltim Industrial Estate in Bontang.

  • Ammonia & fertilizer chemicals
  • Ready-mix concrete manufacturing
  • EPC & Trading logistics support

Energy & Renewable Potentials

Visualizing East Kalimantan's reserves in fossil energy alongside massive untapped Renewable Energy (EBT) potential.

Fossil Reserves (3P)

Resource Type Total Reserves
Coal / Batubara 13,702.0 Million Tons
Crude Oil / Minyak 263.1 Million Barrels
Natural Gas / Gas Bumi 5,730.4 BSCF

*Note: Oil & Gas reserves refer to total 3P reserves for Kalimantan island.

Renewable Energy (EBT) Potential (MW)

Massive 116.4 GW renewable capacity awaits. Tap into Solar, Hydro, and Bioenergy.

Start Your Investment Journey

Submit an inquiry or schedule a meeting directly with the DPMPTSP Kaltim investment desk.

DPMPTSP Kaltim Office Jl. Basuki Rahmat No. 56, Samarinda, Kalimantan Timur
WhatsApp Helplines 0851 7346 6558 (Konsultasi Perizinan)
0851 7306 6557 (Layanan Pengaduan)
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