Palace Says Six Downstream Projects to Break Ground This Month

JAKARTA, Investortrust.id — The Palace says six downstream industrial projects will break ground in several regions as the government accelerates value added investment under President Prabowo Subianto, a move expected to support green growth and regional economies. The projects mark the first phase of a broader plan to launch 18 downstream initiatives by March with total investment of $6 billion, equal to Rp 100 trillion.

Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said on Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026 the six projects would start construction in January, with additional groundbreakings scheduled for February and March. He added that the government had agreed on the full pipeline of 18 projects for early 2026.

One of the flagship initiatives involved waste to energy facilities that would convert municipal waste into electricity. Prasetyo said the plants would be built across 34 cities and regencies where daily waste volume already exceeded 1,000 tons.

The government was also preparing downstream energy projects, including several dimethyl ether facilities designed to reduce dependence on imported liquefied petroleum gas. These projects were part of a broader effort to strengthen domestic energy security.

In agriculture, Prasetyo said the administration would roll out labor intensive downstream programs using high value commodities such as coffee, cocoa, and nutmeg. The projects were expected to create jobs while increasing export value from farming regions.

Earlier, President Prabowo Subianto met with Rosan Roeslani, head of Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency, at his private residence in Hambalang, Bogor. The meeting reviewed progress on downstream investments managed by Danantara.

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said the discussion covered three main issues, including five downstream project sites under Danantara that were preparing to break ground in early January. He said the projects would be spread across several provinces with a combined investment value of $6 billion.

Teddy also highlighted waste to energy development as a priority program for the government. He said the initiative would reduce open dumping while delivering economic benefits through electricity generation.