Control Waste: Environment Minister Requests Regional Commitment to Accelerate PSEL
In line with the President’s instructions, waste management can no longer rely on landfills. We must shift to a modern system based on environmentally friendly technology.
Jambi City (ANTARA) - Environment Minister (LH)/Head of the Environment Control Agency (BPLH) Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has requested regional commitments to accelerate the Waste-to-Energy Electricity (PSEL) management in Greater Jambi.
This emphasis was conveyed after the signing of a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) between the Jambi Provincial Government (Pemprov), Jambi City Government (Pemkot), and Muaro Jambi Regency Government, as a concrete solution to sustainably address urban waste issues.
“In line with the President’s instructions, waste management can no longer rely on landfills. We must shift to a modern system based on environmentally friendly technology,” stated Environment Minister Hanif in a written statement in Jambi on Sunday.
According to him, the construction of PSEL is part of the transformation of the national waste management system, in line with President Prabowo Subianto’s instructions through Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 109 of 2025 on handling urban waste through processing it into renewable energy.
The signing of the PKS marks the initial step in the real implementation of PSEL construction in Greater Jambi. At the same time, it can deliver a modern, efficient, and sustainable waste management system, as well as support the achievement of national targets for comprehensive waste management.
Based on calculations, the Greater Jambi region generates 670 tonnes of waste per day, consisting of 446 tonnes per day in Jambi City and 224 tonnes per day in Muaro Jambi Regency.
Through the planned PSEL development, in the future, all waste generation in both areas can be managed optimally without causing environmental pollution or public health disturbances.
“We are very grateful that unexpectedly, Jambi is one of the provinces where PSEL will be built. For us, waste issues are a very complex problem, including in raising public awareness. Hopefully, this PSEL will be the answer to the ongoing waste problems,” said Jambi Governor Al Haris.
During the visit to Jambi, the Environment Minister along with the entourage directly inspected the prospective PSEL construction site at the Talang Gulo landfill in Jambi City.
In addition, to support the Clean, Healthy, Neat, and Beautiful Indonesia Movement (ASRI), Environment Minister Hanif joined local communities in a cleaning action in the Sipin Lake tourist area in Jambi City.