What is the latest status of the project “Nickel Smelter Project in Pomalaa”?

The status recorded for “Nickel Smelter Project in Pomalaa” is planned.

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Nickel Smelter Project in Pomalaa

Sector: LNG • Location: Pomalaa, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

Source: Tempo.co English

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A nickel processing facility project in Pomalaa, Kolaka, Southeast Sulawesi, developed in collaboration with Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt and Ford Motor Company. The project aims to use environmentally friendly energy, with around 80% of energy needs met through heat recovery technology and the remainder from Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).

Status: Prospective
Sector: LNG, Natural Gas
Location: Pomalaa, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Tempo.co English

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The project “Nickel Smelter Project in Pomalaa” is an infrastructure initiative in the LNG sector, located in Pomalaa, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Tempo.co English.

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Original status	planned
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	A nickel processing facility project in Pomalaa, Kolaka, Southeast Sulawesi, developed in collaboration with Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt and Ford Motor Company. The project aims to use environmentally friendly energy, with around 80% of energy needs met through heat recovery technology and the remainder from Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
Original sector	Mining and Processing

Location

Country	Indonesia
State	Southeast Sulawesi
City	Pomalaa

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Source	Tempo.co English
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Record type	Project
Sector	LNG, Natural Gas
Article published date	2025-09-16

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