Pramono proposes waste-to-energy power plants at three locations to tackle waste problem

Jakarta — Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has proposed three locations for Waste-to-Energy Power Plants (PLTSa) to the Environment Minister: Bantargebang, Rorotan, and Sunter, as part of a comprehensive effort to address the city’s waste management challenges.

Speaking in Jakarta on Thursday, Pramono outlined the proposed capacity for each facility. Bantargebang would process approximately 3,000 tonnes daily, comprising 2,000 tonnes of fresh waste and 1,000 tonnes of legacy waste extracted from the existing landfill. The Rorotan facility would handle 2,000 tonnes of fresh waste daily, whilst the ITF Sunter plant would process approximately 2,500 tonnes of fresh waste per day.

Once the PLTSa and Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) facility at Rorotan become operational, Pramono stated that the combined system would handle between 6,500 and 7,000 tonnes of waste daily. This significant increase in waste processing capacity would enable Bantargebang to reduce its daily waste intake by approximately 1,000 tonnes, thereby extending the lifespan of the existing landfill and alleviating mounting pressure on the facility.

The governor attended a Coordination Meeting on waste management transformation through the Waste-to-Energy (PSEL) initiative. In remarks shared on his Instagram account, Pramono emphasised that the transformation from conventional landfill approaches to waste-to-energy systems is essential given the increasingly limited capacity of the Bantargebang waste treatment facility.

Through this coordination effort, the Jakarta Government aims to reduce its reliance on landfills (final waste processing facilities), increase the utilisation of renewable energy sources, and support national targets for sustainable waste management. Pramono expressed hope that collaborative efforts would proceed smoothly and bring positive change to Jakarta’s waste management infrastructure.