Bali Waste-to-Energy Project Begins Construction, Targets 2027 Completion
The Indonesian government has started construction of the Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant project in Bali. The project is targeted for completion by the end of 2027 and to begin operations in early 2028.
“I am confident that, although the target is the first half of 2028, based on my reading from the outside, this could be finished by the end of 2027,” said the Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry/Head of BKPM and CEO of Danantara, Rosan Roeslani, at the groundbreaking ceremony for the WTE project in Bali on Wednesday (8/7/2026).
- Rp3 trillion investment
The WTE project in Bali involves an investment of Rp3 trillion. Once operational, it will be able to process 1,500 tonnes of waste per day into electricity.
The technology used comes from China, with Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co., Ltd as the implementing partner through PT Weiming Nusantara Bali New Energy.
“I am also confident because the process we have undertaken is not only fast, but carried out with great caution, with the highest governance, transparency and accountability,” said Rosan.
- Compliant with European technology standards
The Bali WTE facility is designed using moving grate incinerator technology, which is used by the majority of WTE facilities operating worldwide. The technology was chosen for its proven operational reliability and its suitability for the characteristics of urban waste in Indonesia.
The Bali WTE facility is designed to comply with European environmental standards, namely the European Industrial Emissions Directive (EU IED), as the benchmark for strict emissions control. Flue gas from the complete combustion process will pass through a multi-layered Air Pollution Control System (APCS) before being released into the air.
- Emissions reduced by up to 80 per cent
The Bali WTE plant is projected to reduce emissions by up to 80 per cent per tonne of waste compared with open disposal at landfill sites, and to create up to 1,200 green jobs during the construction and operational phases.
As part of the inauguration ceremony, a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) was also signed with PT PLN (Persero). As a result, the electricity generated by the Bali WTE plant will be purchased commercially by PLN, providing certainty of offtake and long-term operational sustainability for the project.