CATL Expands Southeast Asia Footprint with 2.2GWh Indonesian Project, Total 2025 Orders Reach 47.6GWh

Chinese battery giant's international momentum accelerates with major Southeast Asian project win

 

Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. (CATL), the world's largest battery manufacturer, has secured another major international energy storage contract, bringing its 2025 order book to a commanding 47.6GWh as the company accelerates its global expansion strategy.

 

On July 16, Singapore-based renewable energy developer Vanda RE announced a framework supply agreement with CATL for up to 2.2GWh of battery energy storage systems. The deal represents the latest milestone in CATL's aggressive overseas push, which has seen the company capture an average of 260MWh in daily storage capacity this year alone.

 

source: CATL

 

 

Strategic Southeast Asian Foothold

 

The project, located in Indonesia's Riau Islands, will feature a 2GW solar photovoltaic installation paired with a 4.4GWh energy storage system. Upon completion in 2027, the integrated solar-plus-storage facility is expected to rank among Southeast Asia's largest renewable energy projects.

 

The Indonesian development carries particular strategic significance as a cornerstone project within the Indonesia-Singapore "Green Economy Corridor" initiative. The project received conditional approval from Singapore's Energy Market Authority last year and will play a critical role in regional energy interconnection efforts.

 

Vanda RE, the project developer, was established as a joint venture between Singapore's Gurīn Energy and Gentari, a subsidiary of Malaysia's national oil company Petronas, providing substantial backing for the ambitious undertaking.

 

Unprecedented Order Momentum

 

This latest contract follows CATL's remarkable 2025 performance, including a 19GWh project secured in the United Arab Emirates in January and a 24GWh long-duration energy storage order from Australia in March. According to incomplete industry tallies, CATL's publicly disclosed storage orders for 2025 have reached 47.6GWh total capacity.

 

The company's global portfolio now spans key energy markets worldwide. Notable projects include the UAE's record-breaking 19GWh "round-the-clock" solar-plus-storage development and Australia's pioneering commercial 8-hour long-duration energy storage system scaling 3GW/24GWh.

 

CATL has maintained its position as the world's leading energy storage battery supplier for four consecutive years, with 2024 shipments reaching 110GWh. The storage division became the company's second-largest revenue source in 2022, contributing to projected earnings of 49-53 billion yuan ($6.8-7.3 billion) for 2024.

 

Localization Strategy Advances

 

To meet Indonesian localization requirements, CATL has established comprehensive regional manufacturing capabilities. The company's subsidiary, Puqin Times, recently broke ground on a lithium-ion battery factory joint venture with Indonesian partners. The facility represents a nearly $6 billion investment, with Phase I capacity of 6.9GWh (expandable to 15GWh) and long-term energy storage battery capacity planning reaching 40GWh.

 

The Indonesian project win marks CATL's first major overseas contract since its Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing on May 20, where the company raised capital primarily earmarked for Hungarian facility construction. Approximately 90% of the IPO proceeds will support European manufacturing base development, strengthening localized supply capabilities.

 

Global Manufacturing Network

 

From Hungarian production facilities to Indonesian factories, CATL is systematically constructing a comprehensive global manufacturing network designed to capture all incremental market opportunities in the rapidly expanding energy storage sector.

 

The company's strategic positioning reflects broader industry trends toward distributed manufacturing and supply chain resilience, as major battery manufacturers seek to establish regional production capabilities closer to key demand centers while navigating evolving trade and regulatory environments.