The government, through Danantara Indonesia, officially held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Waste-to-Energy (PSEL) project in Denpasar City, Bali, on Wednesday (8/7/2026). This strategic project, valued at an investment of Rp3 trillion, is expected to serve as a long-term solution for waste management while supporting the renewable energy mix on the Island of the Gods.
Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry as well as CEO of Danantara, Rosan Roeslani, emphasized that the selection of PSEL technology underwent an in-depth study through comparative studies in various countries. "We prioritize the principles of transparency and accountability. The technology we are implementing has been tested in 50 countries worldwide, so we are optimistic that this project will be completed on schedule in December 2027," said Rosan.
Regarding the environmental impact, Danantara's Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Pandu Sjahrir, explained that the 6-hectare facility is projected to reduce Bali's waste volume by up to 40 percent. In addition, the plant's operations are estimated to cut carbon emissions by 640,000 tons of CO2 per year while providing electricity to 100,000 households.
Meanwhile, Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, revealed that this project was a direct directive from the President due to the urgency of waste management in a world-class tourist destination. The government has also deregulated rules previously considered to hinder waste management permits.
"The President pays great attention to Bali's cleanliness as the face of Indonesian tourism. We have cut through bureaucratic complexities that have so far hindered the development of waste management infrastructure so that the target of resolving the waste emergency can be realized soon," added Zulkifli.
