US Investor Plans Waste-to-Fuel Project in Soloraya to Support Central Java's Zero Waste Target

Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi announced that US investor Energy Three International (E3i) plans to invest in a waste-to-fuel processing sector in the Soloraya area. The investment is expected to help tackle the region’s waste problem while supporting the Central Java Provincial Government’s target of achieving zero waste by 2028.

The project will focus on processing legacy waste piles that have remained untreated in the Soloraya region. The processing facility is planned to be built in Boyolali Regency with a capacity of approximately 1,000 tonnes of waste per day.

“This investment will be focused on processing legacy waste piles in Soloraya. We hope this project becomes part of the effort to accelerate waste management while supporting Central Java’s zero waste target by 2028,” said Ahmad Luthfi.

In addition to reducing the burden on final disposal sites, the project is expected to produce alternative fuel from waste, thereby adding value to waste management.

Energy Three International (E3i) ASEAN representative Medhat Omran stated that the technology employed utilises a zero-emission concept, making it environmentally friendly and supportive of green energy development.

“The technology we use applies a zero-emission concept, so it not only solves the waste problem but also supports clean energy development,” said Medhat Omran.

He added that the construction of the waste processing facility is also estimated to absorb nearly 300 workers, providing an economic impact for the surrounding community.

The Central Java Provincial Government hopes this investment can become a long-term solution for technology-based waste management while accelerating the realisation of a waste-free Central Java by 2028.