Continuous Improvement
Founded in July 28, 1997, based on a business agreement between PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur (Kaltim), Tomen Corporation and Mitsui Co., Ltd., PT Kaltim Pasifik Amoniak (KPA) has been known as a manufacturer and dealer for ammonia.

The first success of production process and shipping of ammonia in 2000 has officially signed the start of KPA. It has been fully operating since May 1, 2000, after finishing two years of building its plant.

By holding the company’s motto “to be tireless always be fair and humble”, KPA is committed in the continuous improvement of its quality, quantity and production process. The dedication in improving every aspect of its work is shown in the compliance of international standard in quality (ISO, OHSAS, SOA-404, ISPS), best practices import (RBI, CMMS, RCM, FMEA, PSM, CDMS, APC, BCP/DRP), problem solving initiative (energy efficiency, de-bottlenecking), and the application of technology information resources (enterprise application, information, infrastructure and people).

Nevertheless, in the effort to improve, KPA believes that as a code of conduct, safety and business ethics have to always be put first. Thus, it is nothing but ethical to give back to the society that has helped KPA to grow by providing education for the community as a corporate social responsibility.

KPA ammonia plant of 46 Hectares is located in Bontang, East Kalimantan. It has the capacity of 2,000 MT (Metric Ton) per day and 660,000 MT per year. Through the capable and strong commitment KPA’s capacity could be reached more than 2,000 MT per day as capacity as designed. KPA is supported by 209 employees, which are composed of 122 direct hires and 87 technical supporting staffs for the operating and maintenance agreement with PT Pupuk Kaltim in 2007.

Today, KPA has a paid in capital amounting to US$75.75 million and in 2006 has reached an accumulated value of ammonia production as high as 4 million MT with the quality of 99.9% minimum WT.

Besides the improvement in production. KPA has also received several international certificates and recognition for its work and safety practices, such as environmental management, facility security, and zero accident awards. Based on Built Operate Transfer (BOT) scheme, KPA is planned to operate for 18 years after the first production, with a possibility of four years extension period