Indonesia to Launch Waste-to-Energy Projects in 34 Locations

Government to Invest Rp 600 Trillion in Strategic Downstream Projects

The Indonesian government has announced plans to initiate waste-to-energy projects in 34 locations across various regencies and cities in early 2026. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to address the country's growing waste management challenges while supporting national energy needs.

Key Features of the Waste-to-Energy Projects

1. Location: 34 regencies/cities with daily waste volume exceeding 1,000 tons
2. Investment: Part of Rp 600 trillion investment in 18 strategic downstream projects
3. Implementation: Led by Danantara Indonesia
4. Technology: Waste processing to generate electricity or alternative fuels

Benefits of the Waste-to-Energy Initiative

The waste-to-energy projects are expected to provide multiple benefits:

• Reduce environmental pollution from waste accumulation
• Support national energy independence
• Decrease reliance on coal and other conventional energy sources
• Create new energy sources from waste materials that cannot be recycled

Additional Strategic Projects

The government is also planning to initiate other energy-related projects, including the gasification of low-calorie coal to produce Dimethyl Ether (DME) as an alternative to LPG. These projects demonstrate the government's commitment to diversifying Indonesia's energy mix and reducing dependence on imported energy sources.