Indonesia Officially Launches Waste-to-Energy Project in Bali, Set to Power 100,000 Homes

Indonesia has officially launched the construction of a Waste-to-Energy (PSEL) project in Greater Denpasar, Bali, managed by the Indonesia Investment Authority (Danantara Indonesia). The initiative, which follows Presidential Regulation No. 109 of 2025 on urban waste management through environmentally friendly technology, is designated as a National Strategic Project (PSN). The Bali facility is projected to process over 500,000 tonnes of waste per year, representing more than 40% of the region’s total waste output. From an environmental perspective, the project is expected to reduce landfill emissions by up to 80% and cut carbon emissions by approximately 640,000 tonnes of CO2 annually. The generated green energy will supply electricity to around 100,000 households. Chief Investment Officer of Danantara Indonesia, Pandu Sjahrir, stated that the project, valued at IDR 3 trillion, is estimated to create 1,200 green jobs and reduce the need for landfill space. The government plans to replicate this model in Bekasi and Bogor, with each facility having a daily processing capacity of 1,500 tonnes of waste. On a national scale, the programme aims to process 13.2 million tonnes of waste, produce 3.96 TWh of electricity, and serve 1.5 million households. The initiative aligns with global practices, referencing successful waste-to-energy adoption in countries such as Japan, China, Sweden, Denmark, and Singapore.