Permenperin 1/2024 & 23/2025: Why EPCs in 2026 Must Design Compliance into Projects from the Tender Stage

Over the past two years, Indonesia’s import policy for iron and steel has become increasingly clear.
Through Ministerial Regulations No. 1 of 2024 and No. 23 of 2025, the government defines steel importation not merely as trade, but as part of an industrial architecture that must be precisely planned, transparent, and compliant.

For EPC companies targeting 2026 projects, this means one thing: compliance can no longer be an afterthought — it must begin at the design and tender stage.

Pertek Now Tests Project Logic, Not Just Paperwork

The 2024 regulation strengthens the role of the Technical Consideration (Pertek) as a substantive control instrument.
It now evaluates the logic of the project — whether the proposed steel imports align with actual needs, construction scope, and realistic absorption capacity.

Loose volume assumptions or vague specifications may lead to correction or rejection.
In this era, import planning must be integrated with technical design and project scheduling.

SNI Changes How Engineering Defines Risk

Permenperin No. 23/2025 enforces the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) for specific steel products.
Its purpose is not to limit trade, but to ensure all steel used in Indonesia meets local quality standards.

Many EPCs design projects using international standards such as ASTM, JIS, or EN. Without early SNI mapping, they risk last-minute technical revisions or import delays.
Hence, engineering, procurement, and compliance must now work as one integrated function.

Compliance as a Business Certainty Pillar

Recent government initiatives and stronger customs enforcement signal a positive shift toward a transparent and predictable trade system.
For business, compliance is no longer a cost — it is a guarantee of stability.

EPCs must now ensure that every tender, technical plan, and procurement process is fully aligned with national regulations.

PLB: Bridging the EPC Compliance Gap

In this new environment, Bonded Logistics Centers (PLB) act not as shortcuts, but as strategic risk management tools.

Through PLB, EPCs can:

Align import timing with Pertek and Import Approval readiness,
Manage cash flow more efficiently,
Coordinate between technical specifications, SNI compliance, and project schedule.

At Transcon Indonesia, PLB functions as a compliance collaboration platform — integrating real-time inventory visibility, digital documentation, and experienced EPC support teams.
This enables EPCs to prevent mid-project disruptions through smart compliance planning.

Conclusion

Stricter steel import regulations are not barriers — they are opportunities for transformation.
EPCs that embed compliance into their design and procurement from day one will stand out as the new leaders of 2026.