Indonesia continues to experience significant growth in infrastructure development, transportation networks, industrial construction, residential and commercial projects, waterproofing systems, roofing materials, marine infrastructure, port development, and construction chemical manufacturing. As the largest economy in Southeast Asia, demand for high-quality bituminous materials continues to expand across both government-funded infrastructure projects and private-sector industrial developments.
Indonesia’s tropical climate, characterized by high humidity, heavy rainfall, coastal exposure, intense UV radiation, and year-round warm temperatures, creates demanding conditions for construction materials, road pavements, and waterproofing systems. As a result, long-term durability, thermal stability, water resistance, and consistent performance have become essential requirements for contractors, manufacturers, project developers, and industrial users throughout the Indonesian market.
PETRO TAR CO. Refinery is a manufacturer and exporter of premium Penetration Grade Bitumen and all grades of Pure Oxidized Bitumen (Gilsonite-Free), produced from carefully selected petroleum feedstock under strictly controlled manufacturing processes to ensure consistent quality and reliable performance.
Since 2005, PETRO TAR CO. has been supplying bituminous products to customers worldwide, across Asia, and including Indonesia. Backed by modern production facilities, continuous laboratory quality control, stable production capacity, professional export services, and international logistics expertise, our products have earned the confidence of manufacturers, contractors, importers, and industrial users across a wide range of industries.
PETRO TAR CO.’s bituminous products are widely used in road construction, waterproofing systems, roofing materials, construction chemicals, industrial flooring, tile carpet backing compounds, marine infrastructure, pipeline protection systems, oil, gas and petrochemical industries, and numerous industrial applications where long-term durability, formulation consistency, and dependable performance are essential.
Whether your project is located in Jakarta, Surabaya, Semarang, Medan, Makassar, Balikpapan, Batam, Palembang, or any other industrial and commercial region across Indonesia, our sales and technical team is ready to provide reliable supply solutions, technical assistance, and competitive commercial terms.
Material Consistency & Formulation Advantages
For manufacturers of waterproofing membranes, roofing materials, construction chemicals, industrial mastics, sealants, adhesives, industrial flooring compounds, tile carpet backing systems, and protective coatings, product performance depends not only on grade classification but also on material purity, formulation consistency, and processing stability.
Our Pure Oxidized Bitumen (Gilsonite-Free) offers:
Predictable softening point behavior
Stable penetration and viscosity characteristics
Improved compatibility with APP and SBS membrane systems
Reduced batch-to-batch variation
Greater formulation flexibility
Consistent processing performance
Excellent waterproofing properties
Reliable performance under tropical climate conditions
High thermal stability
Uniform quality across every shipment
Penetration Grade Bitumen Applications
Penetration Grade Bitumen remains the preferred paving material for road construction and transportation infrastructure throughout Indonesia.
Applications Include:
Highway Construction
Toll Road Development
Urban Road Networks
Airport Runways
Heavy-Duty Traffic Surfaces
Asphalt Production Plants
Infrastructure Development Projects
Road Rehabilitation & Maintenance
Industrial Access Roads
Port & Logistics Infrastructure
Commonly Used Grades
Bitumen 60/70
Bitumen 80/100
Bitumen 40/50
Bitumen 60/70 remains the most widely used paving grade in Indonesia due to its balanced hardness, durability, and excellent performance under tropical climate conditions.
Oxidized Bitumen Applications
Oxidized Bitumen is extensively used in:
Waterproofing Membranes (APP / SBS Systems)
Construction Chemicals
Waterproofing Compounds
Roofing Materials
Asphalt Shingles
Expansion Joint Fillers
Industrial Mastics
Adhesives & Sealants
Anti-Corrosion Coatings
Steel Structure Protection
Marine Infrastructure
Coastal Engineering Projects
Port & Harbor Protection Systems
Shipbuilding & Ship Repair
Pipeline Protection Systems
Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Facilities
Automotive Underbody Coatings
Industrial Flooring Compounds
Tile & Carpet Backing Compounds
Within the Indonesian market, waterproofing systems, roofing materials, construction chemicals, industrial flooring, tile carpet manufacturing, and marine infrastructure represent the largest consumption sectors, driven by rapid urban development, coastal construction, and the country’s demanding tropical climate.
Available Oxidized Bitumen Grades
Among the available specifications, R115/15, R95/25, R90/15, R105/15, and R85/25 are among the most widely used grades in the Indonesian market.
Please provide your required Bitumen or Oxidized Bitumen grade, required quantity, and destination port. Our sales and technical team will review your requirements and provide the appropriate technical documentation, commercial proposal, and supply information.
PETRO TAR CO. looks forward to establishing a long-term and successful business partnership with your company in the Indonesian market.