The Government of Indonesia has announced plans to revise regulations to accelerate the development of waste-to-energy (WtE) plants, aiming to convert municipal and industrial waste into electricity and reduce environmental impacts. This move is intended to fast-track energy transition goals, support sustainable power generation, and alleviate growing waste management challenges in urban areas.
The policy update follows earlier initiatives, including the near-completion of the world’s largest waste-to-fuel plant in North Jakarta’s Rorotan area, which targets municipal waste conversion and improved energy recovery. The regulatory changes are expected to simplify approvals, encourage private investment, and boost Indonesia’s renewable energy capacity through WtE technologies.