Rosan Pushes Integrated Waste-to-Energy as Danantara Expands Tender

JAKARTA, Investortrust.id — Danantara Chief Executive Officer Rosan Roeslani has highlighted the urgency of integrated waste-to-energy projects on Friday, Feb 13, 2026 in Jakarta to tackle Indonesia’s mounting waste crisis as the country produces around 60 million tons of waste annually, a move aimed at converting unmanaged trash into renewable electricity while improving public health and environmental standards. He delivered the strategy at the Indonesia Economic Outlook 2026 at Wisma Danantara as the fund advanced its international tender process.

Rosan said around 87% of Indonesia’s waste was not properly managed and was often burned illegally. He described the waste-to-energy program as a long-term solution that would reduce landfill pressure while generating clean power.

“This waste-to-energy project will process waste into electricity without causing pollution or unpleasant odors. The technology has proven successful in countries such as China and Thailand, and we are confident it will bring positive health and sustainability impacts,” Rosan said.

He explained that the first phase had begun in November 2025 and would be expanded to seven major cities. The program was designed not only to supply renewable electricity but also to create jobs and support Indonesia’s green economic transition.

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Integrated residential model

Rosan said Danantara was targeting projects integrated with residential areas, supported by technology that minimized environmental impact. He noted that several overseas facilities were located near housing complexes without producing odor and even featured public amenities.

“In many countries we visited, these facilities are located in residential areas because there is no smell at all, and some even have children’s reading parks,” he said.

He added that the initiative would serve as public education that waste could still be absorbed and utilized through proper technology. “The environmental and health impact is even more important than the electricity itself,” Rosan said.

Tender phase

The waste-to-energy program has entered the tender phase with participation from 24 international companies selected from more than 200 technology providers. The initial focus covers Bali, Bogor, Bekasi, and Yogyakarta, with winners scheduled to be announced at the end of February 2026.

Danantara required all participants to form consortiums with local partners to ensure technology transfer and strong governance. “We want to ensure strong upstream governance, including a transparent and risk-based selection process,” said Fadli Rahman, Lead of Waste-to-Energy at Danantara.

Among the shortlisted companies was Chongqing Sanfeng Environment Group Co Ltd, a Shanghai-listed specialist operating more than 250 waste-to-energy projects globally with a combined capacity exceeding 220,000 tons per day. The firm has operated through BOT and PPP schemes in over 50 projects.

Wangneng Environment Co Ltd, headquartered in Zhejiang, reported generating 3.04 billion kWh of electricity annually from its facilities and planned to collaborate with Indonesian state-owned and regional enterprises. Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co Ltd, another major player, produced around 3.85 billion kWh in 2023 and had previously explored investments in Bali and West Java.

Shanghai SUS Environment Co Ltd, through SUS Indonesia Holding Limited, operated dozens of projects internationally and had developed a 35 MW facility in Makassar handling 1,300 tons of waste per day. PT Jinjiang Environment Indonesia, part of Zheneng Jinjiang Environment Holding Co Ltd, operated a 20 MW plant in Palembang processing 1,000 tons daily under a 30-year BOO scheme with initial investment of US$120 million.

Danantara said the integrated waste-to-energy initiative aligned with the government’s broader push to accelerate renewable energy adoption and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The program was also expected to set a benchmark for future green infrastructure investments nationwide.