Indonesia makes a big push for waste-to-energy projects

Indonesia is entering a critical phase of the country's energy transition, and through an innovative model that combines waste to steam and coal to dimethyl ether (DME), it is expected to solve the problem ofLPGImport dependency and increased municipal waste.The model converts municipal waste into high-pressure steam for coal gasification, which in turn synthesizes the clean fuel DME, replacing LPG. a daily processing5,000 tons of garbage and 3,000 tons of coalplant, with a daily production capacity of about900 tons of DMEThe 15 strategic city locations can realize the annual production capacity of5 million tons of DMEfulfillmentDomestic LPG Demand for 40%The

The project is a large investment, with a single plant of about$1.3 billion, but with significant revenues, including DME sales, waste disposal fees and waste heat generation.6 - 8 yearsIt can pay back the capital and does not rely on energy subsidies, which can reduce LPG imports and enhance the added value of the industry. Project RequirementsNative composition rate (TKDN) at least 50%It can enhance manufacturing capacity, promote technology transfer, generate business opportunities for State-owned and private enterprises, and create jobs and economic growth.

The model can also change the way waste is managed and reduce landfill waste, which could result in an annual reduction in waste nationwide.27 million tonsIncrease in electricity consumption by more than500 MW, creating a large number of jobs. It is a new direction for Indonesia's energy policy, reducing import dependence, increasing energy resilience, and transforming resources, labor and national capacity into national sovereignty.