Business · Energy & Commodities · 4 hrs ago
Land and approvals delay Jakarta waste-to-electricity project
Denera's waste-to-electricity project in Jakarta is not ready to move ahead because key preparations are still underway.
The company says finding suitable land is the biggest challenge in the densely built-up capital.
It is also waiting for Jakarta's provincial government to finalize the site and complete administrative steps.
Denera has started a feasibility study early so it can move toward construction once the site and permits are settled.
Jakarta produces about 9,000 tonnes of waste each day, according to Denera's chief executive.
Sorting waste can help, but the company says the leftovers still need large-scale processing.
The project is intended to turn waste into electricity, but its construction timing remains uncertain while the approvals and site decision are pending.
Denera says land shortages and pending government approvals are delaying Jakarta’s waste-to-electricity project.
The company is waiting for Jakarta’s provincial government to finalize the selected site and complete administrative requirements.
Denera CEO Fadli Rahman said the company has begun a feasibility study while approvals are pending.
Jakarta produces up to 9,000 tonnes of waste per day, according to Rahman.
- Who
- PT Daya Energi Bersih Nusantara (Denera) and the Jakarta provincial government.
- What
- A waste-to-electricity project is facing delays because of land constraints and administrative processes.
- When
- Rahman discussed the obstacles on Monday, 19 October. The article was published on 19 October 2026.
- Where
- Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Why
- Land is difficult to find in the densely populated city, and the project is awaiting site confirmation and administrative requirements.
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- Waste produced
- Up to 9,000 tonnes per day
- Company
- PT Daya Energi Bersih Nusantara (Denera)
- CEO
- Fadli Rahman
- Project location
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Pending step
- Jakarta provincial government is finalizing the selected land site
What people are saying
The problem in Jakarta is land. It is hard to find land because it is already very crowded.
Jakarta will definitely be built. The question is when? And we are also still waiting for the administrative process from the Jakarta provincial government.
Jakarta currently produces 9,000 tonnes per day, and the impact of sorting seems quite good. But the remainder from sorting also needs to be processed.