Jakarta. Nagan Cipta Nusantara (NCN) has unveiled plans to develop a dedicated coal terminal port and a 10-kilometer hauling road in Nagan Raya, Aceh, with an investment of Rp 1.4 trillion ($8.4 million). The announcement was made at the Coaltrans Asia 2025, Asia’s largest coal industry conference and exhibition, held on Sept. 21–23 at the InterContinental Bali Resort.

The project will be developed in stages, beginning with a coal terminal and the hauling road, before expanding to include a crude palm oil (CPO) port. The coal terminal is expected to begin operations in the second quarter of 2026.

Aceh is among Indonesia’s largest coal-producing regions but has long faced bottlenecks due to limited port infrastructure. NCN’s integrated mine-to-port model is aimed at lowering logistics costs and reducing reliance on distribution routes outside the province.

The Nagan Raya port will have a minimum handling capacity of 40,000 tons per day, with export potential reaching 1 million tons per month, or 12 million tons annually. India, located just northwest of Aceh, is expected to be a key market.

NCN estimates the port could generate $4 million (Rp 59 billion) per year in regional revenue -- more than half of Nagan Raya’s 2024 local revenue of Rp 99.76 billion. In addition, the project is projected to contribute $18 million (Rp 295 billion) annually in non-tax state revenue and around $360 million (Rp 5.9 trillion) in foreign exchange earnings.

“The Nagan Raya terminal project is not just about infrastructure, but also about positioning Aceh as a significant player in coal and other commodities, including CPO, at both the national and global level,” NCN founder Rangga Cipta said in a statement on Monday.

NCN said the development will also bring local, regional, and national benefits. As part of its sustainability commitments, the company pledged to build the port and hauling road in compliance with environmental and safety standards, including measures to mitigate impacts on marine and terrestrial ecosystems, waste management, and pollution control. The project will align with both central and provincial government policies to support a greener and more responsible economic growth path.