Indonesia’s Waste-to-Energy (WtE) sector is gaining strong traction, with Danantara reporting high investor interest in the development of Waste-to-Energy power plants (PLTSa). According to Managing Director of Investment Stefanus Ade Hadiwidjaja, the initiative—originally designed to address the country’s urgent waste challenges—has naturally attracted significant attention due to its environmental impact and alignment with green economy goals. Since the selection process opened, more than 200 investors have registered, and around 60 submitted proposals, signaling robust confidence in the sector’s potential. Key feasibility factors for developers include a minimum waste capacity of 1,000 tons per day, suitable land availability, and adequate supporting infrastructure.
The government is also providing strong regulatory support, with 34 regions already listed for PLTSa development. Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, emphasized a simplified process: developers only need to submit a joint letter with local governments specifying land allocation, while regional authorities commit to guaranteeing waste supply. To ensure long-term certainty, the project will also be formalized with the Ministry of Environment before being handed over to Danantara for business negotiations. This streamlined framework aims to encourage more investors to participate while ensuring project viability and accelerating Indonesia’s transition toward sustainable energy.
