The Government of Danantara is set to tender six waste-to-energy (PSEL) projects as part of Indonesia’s push to modernise waste management and reduce daily waste volumes.
The initiative targets a reduction of up to 33,000 tonnes of waste per day by 2029, equivalent to about 22.5 per cent of national waste generation. The projects, located in regions including Bekasi, Medan, Semarang, Surabaya, Lampung, and Serang, will have a combined processing capacity of 7,000 tonnes per day and are expected to attract private sector participation.
Beyond waste reduction, the facilities will contribute to energy generation, with each plant capable of producing around 25 MW of electricity per 1,000 tonnes of waste processed daily. The programme is also expected to generate economic benefits such as job creation, technology transfer, and increased local investment.
Designated as National Strategic Projects, the developments will be supported through public-private partnerships, fiscal incentives, and electricity tariff schemes. Initial construction phases are scheduled to begin in mid-2026, reflecting a broader shift toward integrating waste management with renewable energy solutions.
