Groundbreaking for Legok Nangka Waste-to-Energy project begins, promising safe energy conversion

West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi and Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot Tanjung have inaugurated the groundbreaking for the Legok Nangka Waste-to-Energy (PSEL) facility in Bandung Barat, West Java. This project is poised to tackle the region's waste management issues while simultaneously bolstering Indonesia's national energy supply.

Deputy Minister Yuliot Tanjung emphasized that the Legok Nangka facility will not only significantly reduce accumulated waste but also transform it into a valuable energy source. "Energy availability can be increased from waste-to-energy processing," Tanjung stated during the groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. He further highlighted the potential for a circular economy, noting that plastic waste can be converted into renewable fuels through the integrated technologies employed at the facility, producing electricity, fuel, and bioenergy.

The PSEL Legok Nangka project is set to employ advanced incinerator technology, operating at combustion temperatures exceeding 800 degrees Celsius. This high-temperature process is designed to ensure the complete breakdown of all waste materials, thereby minimizing the risk of releasing harmful dioxins into the environment and safeguarding public health. "With the incinerator technology used at PSEL Legok Nangka, the waste processing temperature is around above 800 degrees Celsius, so all incoming material will be processed and burned perfectly, resulting in no impact on the environment or public health," Tanjung explained.

In parallel with the construction of the waste processing facility, the government is also ensuring the development of the necessary electricity transmission network. Tanjung confirmed that the electricity generated by the PSEL facility will be channeled to the nearest substation, making it readily available for public use once operations commence. "Transmission construction can be done in parallel. So, when this PSEL is operational, the electricity generated can be transmitted for the community's needs," he added. The project is expected to proceed according to plan, delivering substantial benefits to both the community and the nation.