Lotte Chemical might eventually start construction of its US$3.5 billion petrochemical complex in Banten province this year. Lotte has quietly conducted public consultation for the submission of environmental impact analysis (AMDAL) of the long-delayed project. Achmad Sigit Dwiwahjono, director general of chemical, textile, and misc industries at ministry of industry, told us recently that Lotte is now waiting final recommendation for the port facilities.To subscribe please click here