Indonesia breaks ground on 40 MW waste-to-energy power plant
In Indonesia, Antara reported that Indonesia’s Legok Nangka waste-to-energy plant in West Java Province is expected to create around 1,500 jobs during its construction phase while generating 40 megawatts (MW) of electricity upon completion.
The Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Yuliot Tanjung, speaking after the groundbreaking ceremony in Bandung District, said the project would strengthen West Java’s energy supply while providing a long-term solution to the province’s growing waste management challenges.
“The project will employ around 1,500 workers and generate about 40 megawatts of electricity. This will strengthen energy availability in West Java Province while creating significant employment opportunities during the construction phase,” he said.
Yuliot said the Legok Nangka facility is being developed through a joint venture between an Indonesian private company and a Japanese partner, combining waste treatment with renewable energy generation.
The government is also preparing similar facilities in other major urban areas across West Java, including Greater Bogor, Depok, and Greater Bekasi, to expand waste processing capacity.
Category: Fuels
