West Java's Rp 7.2 Trillion Waste-to-Energy Project Begins Construction

Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has initiated the construction of the Legok Nangka Waste-to-Energy (PSEL) facility in Bandung Regency, West Java. This significant project, valued at approximately Rp 7.2 trillion (US$400 million), is designed to process 2,131 tons of waste per day from six regencies and cities in West Java, generating 40.79 megawatts of electricity.

The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Legok Nangka Regional Waste Processing and Final Disposal Site (TPPAS). The event was attended by Vice Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot Tanjung and West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi. Vice Minister Tanjung highlighted that the Legok Nangka facility is part of the government's commitment to comprehensively address urban waste issues and enhance waste utilization as an energy source, aligning with President Prabowo Subianto's directive to resolve urban waste problems by 2029.

Governor Dedi Mulyadi stated that the Legok Nangka PSEL is scheduled to commence operations in 2029. He emphasized three primary benefits: reducing waste problems in the Bandung Raya area, supplying electricity to residents and industries, and improving environmental quality. During its estimated 41-month construction period, the project is projected to create around 1,565 jobs. Once operational, it is expected to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 311,874 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent annually.

The Legok Nangka PSEL project is being executed by a Japanese consortium, Sumitomo Hitachi Zosen, with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This collaboration underscores the international effort to develop sustainable waste management solutions.

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