Bali Waste-to-Energy Project Launched in Indonesia, Processing 1,200 Tons of Waste Daily

en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Indonesian government has officially launched a waste-to-energy facility project in Denpasar, Bali, marking the latest move to accelerate the resolution of the country's waste crisis. The Ministry of Environment/Environmental Control Agency, together with relevant stakeholders, laid the foundation for the project, signifying the first implementation phase of Presidential Regulation No. 109 of 2025 on urban waste management.

The facility aims to address the waste management challenges of Bali as an international tourist destination, where the local Suwung final waste disposal site has exceeded its capacity. Denpasar and Badung Regency generate approximately 1,600 tons of waste daily, of which 72.18% is still disposed of through landfill methods. The project plans to convert at least 1,200 tons of waste into renewable energy each day, with the remainder processed through reduction, reuse, and recycling methods.

Minister of Environment Muhammad Jumhur Hidayat stated that the registered waste-to-energy facility under this project will cover approximately 34 agglomeration areas, involving around 60 to 70 regencies and cities in Indonesia, where waste issues will be addressed. However, there are still about 480 regencies and cities with daily waste generation below 1,000 tons, which must remain a focus for local governments and the Ministry of Environment. For areas with smaller waste volumes, the Ministry will promote optimized source waste management, circular economy principles, and the application of adaptive technologies.

This project has received support from Danantara. Rosan Roeslani, CEO of Danantara Indonesia, described this as a historic moment as it marks the first groundbreaking for a waste-to-energy project under the company. The facility is expected to create approximately 1,200 green jobs and contribute to reducing national carbon emissions.

Governor of Bali I Wayan Koster expressed gratitude for the cross-sector collaboration that made the project possible and hopes it will be completed on time or even ahead of schedule. The Ministry of Environment stated that the project is expected to set a new standard for modern, integrated, and sustainable urban waste management in Indonesia, reducing reliance on landfills and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.