Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Danantara Indonesia, intends to launch at least eight waste-to-energy (WtE) projects by October’s end, targeting key cities across Java, Bali, and especially Jakarta. The move aims to address the country’s mounting waste crisis—wherein 35 million metric tons of trash are generated annually and 61% is improperly managed—while boosting renewable energy output. The program will see Danantara invest in partnerships with technology providers, and the state electricity company (Perusahaan Listrik Negara) will purchase the electricity generated.
Under the plan, 33 municipalities are slated to receive WtE facilities, with Jakarta prioritized (4–5 sites). Each 1,000 tons of waste processed is projected to yield about 15 MW of power. The capital expenditure for such a capacity is estimated at IDR 2–3 trillion (≈ USD 180 million). As part of Indonesia’s 2025–2034 electricity roadmap, the government aims to install 453 MW of waste-based power, backed by an estimated USD 2.72 billion in investment. To encourage adoption, Danantara will fund technical and feasibility studies, and the government has waived tipping fees for regional authorities. Participating regions are expected to provide up to 5 hectares of land per plant.
