Our Purpose in Action

Empower the future.​ Build world class partnerships.​ Energise communities.

Our Purpose

At Aster, we progress the energy and chemical needs of society through enabling talent growth, innovative solutions and strong partnerships for sustainable industry transformation.

Our Mission

To be a leading provider of innovative chemical and energy solutions in Southeast Asia, driving sustainable growth and enhancing the quality of life for communities and the environment.

Aster lion — symbolising the brand's Chinese name 亚狮达

Our Identity

Aster means “STAR” in Ancient Greek. Just as stars provide light and energy to the universe, Aster’s mission is to light up the world and energise lives.

Our Chinese name is 亚狮达, symbolising the arrival of a lion in Asia. As this new lion roars in the East, a brilliant star rises to light up the world, perfectly aligning with Singapore’s Lion City identity and its strategic location in Asia.

Our Core Values
INTEGRITY

Act transparently, follows rules and ethics.

SAFETY

Building a safe, healthy and sustainable working environment.

TEAMWORK

Building collaboration for business excellence.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Being responsible for own tasks and performance.

RESPECT

Appreciate and care for others.

The cornerstone of innovation, sustainability and excellence in the industry, Aster is jointly owned by Chandra Asri and Glencore.

Chandra Asri Group integrated petrochemical complex

About Chandra Asri Group

Since its establishment in 1992, Chandra Asri Group has been the forefront of Indonesia’s industrial landscape, operating the country’s first and only naphtha cracker. We produce essential raw materials like olefins, polyolefins, styrene monomer, and butadiene, playing a critical role in supporting various industries.

In 2024, Chandra Asri Group embarked on a transformative journey to become Southeast Asia’s leading provider of energy, chemicals, and infrastructure solutions. Our strategy focuses on diversifying our portfolio, enhancing greater value for stakeholders, strengthening our reputation as a reliable growth partner in key Southeast Asia sector and expanding our service offerings to meet growing customer needs.

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About Glencore

Glencore is one of the world's largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that advance everyday life. Through a network of assets, customers, and suppliers that spans the globe, it produces, processes, recycles, sources, markets, and distributes the commodities that support decarbonisation while meeting the energy needs of today.

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