Bali Launches Indonesia's First Waste-to-Energy Plant to Tackle Daily Trash Crisis

State investor Danantara Indonesia has selected Bali for the country's inaugural waste-to-energy facility.

The inauguration ceremony took place in Pedungan Village, South Denpasar, involving key subsidiaries PT Danantara Investment Management and PT Daya Energi Bersih Nusantara.

Indonesia's Mounting Waste Challenge

Indonesia produces over 140,000 tons of waste each day, creating urgent pressures on the environment and public health.

Traditional open dumping methods have long contributed to pollution and lost economic opportunities across the archipelago.

Bali's new plant aims to modernize waste handling while protecting the island's vital tourism sector and natural ecosystems.

The facility will employ moving grate incinerator technology, a reliable method already proven in many global operations and well-suited to local waste types.

Path to Cleaner Energy and Jobs

Strict European emission standards guide the project's air pollution controls to minimize environmental impact.

Projections show the plant could cut emissions by up to 80 percent per ton of waste compared to landfills.

Up to 1,200 green jobs will arise during construction and ongoing operations, boosting local employment.

A power purchase agreement with PT PLN ensures the generated electricity feeds into the national grid for stable operations.

This initiative forms part of broader national efforts under recent regulations to accelerate sustainable infrastructure projects nationwide.

Long-term success will depend on continued public involvement and strong governance to deliver lasting community benefits.