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Legok Nangka WTE Facility Construction Begins, Will Process 2,131 Tons of Waste Daily into Electricity

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A new Waste-to-Energy (WTE) facility, PSEL Legok Nangka, has begun construction in West Bandung Regency, Indonesia.
  • The facility will process 2,131 tons of waste daily from six districts and cities in West Java.
  • The project aims to generate 40.79 megawatts of electricity and reduce environmental pressure from waste accumulation.

Construction has commenced on the Legok Nangka Waste-to-Energy (WTE) facility in West Bandung Regency, West Java, marking a significant step in managing the region's substantial waste problem.

The facility is designed to process approximately 2,131 tons of waste generated daily from six districts and cities within West Java. This initiative aims to transform the waste into a valuable resource, specifically electricity.

As instructed by President Prabowo Subianto on many occasions to comprehensively solve urban waste problems before 2029 through upstream and downstream schemes and to make waste a source of energy (Waste to Energy).

— Yuliot Tanjung, Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral ResourcesStating the government's directive and commitment to waste-to-energy solutions.

During the groundbreaking ceremony on July 29, 2026, Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot Tanjung highlighted that the project aligns with President Prabowo Subianto's directive to comprehensively address urban waste issues before 2029. The WTE approach is intended to convert waste into energy, offering a sustainable solution.

This groundbreaking is not just a mark of the start of infrastructure development, but also a symbol of our shared commitment to realizing a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for Indonesia.

— Yuliot Tanjung, Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral ResourcesDescribing the symbolic importance of the PSEL Legok Nangka project.

The Legok Nangka PSEL project is a substantial undertaking, with an investment of $400 million USD (approximately Rp7.2 trillion). It is projected to have a capacity of 40.79 megawatts. During its 41-month construction period, the project is expected to create 1,565 jobs and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 311,874 tons of CO2 equivalent.

Officials expressed optimism that the Legok Nangka facility will serve as a model for similar waste management projects across Indonesia. Beyond reducing landfill pressure, the project is anticipated to provide clean energy, stimulate local economic activity, and improve the overall environmental quality and public health.

PSEL Legok Nangka is expected to become a model for the development of waste-to-energy projects that can be implemented in various regions.

— Yuliot Tanjung, Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral ResourcesExpressing the potential for the project to be replicated elsewhere in the country.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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