Site

TPPI Petrochemical Facility | Source: TubanPetro

The TPPI manufacturing complex in Tuban, East Java, is one of Indonesia’s largest and most integrated petrochemical and refining facilities. The site began commercial operations in August 1, 2006 and has undergone several upgrades to expand its capacity and product range.

Feedstock

Primary Feedstocks are Condensate and Naphtha, processed in the refinery’s condensate splitter and naphtha processing units.

Processes & Technologies

• Condensate Splitting:
  Splits condensate into naphtha, kerosene, diesel, and other fractions with a processing capacity of 100,000 barrels of feedstock per day.

• Aromatics Complex:
  Utilizes advanced catalytic reforming and extraction technologies to convert naphtha into high-value aromatic products.

• Product Flexibility:
  The plant is designed for dual-mode operation: it can switch between producing gasoline and aromatics (notably paraxylene) depending on market demand and government directives.

Production Capacities (as of late 2024)

The site’s original design included 500,000 tons/year of paraxylene and 400,000 tons/year of benzene, toluene, and orthoxylene, but recent expansions have increased these capacities.

Recent Developments

• Expansion Projects:
  A $180 million expansion project was initiated to increase output capacity by 30%, targeting 780,000 tons/year for paraxylene and further boosting other aromatics and fuel products.

• Polypropylene Plant:
  The TPPI polypropylene (PP) plant has been licensed to use W. R. Grace & Co.’s UNIPOL® PP technology, and as of 2025, the project is in the front-end engineering and design (FEED) and review phase prior to construction.