TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Minister of Agriculture Zulkifli Hasan (Zulhas) stated that the Indonesian government is accelerating the development of waste-to-energy projects in 30 locations across the country. He mentioned that the acceleration is a direct order from President Prabowo to address the waste emergency, especially in areas with daily waste accumulation exceeding 1,000 tons. “On the president’s orders, we … Read more
hick, foul-smelling smoke reportedly rose from a newly built refuse-derived fuel (RDF) plant in Rorotan, West Jakarta, last week during a test run of the facility, which is slated to process thousands of tonnes of waste every day when it begins full operations. State-owned construction firm PT Wijaya Karya (WIKA), which developed and built the … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Jakarta’s modern Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Plant is set to begin operations as part of the city’s waste management efforts. The technology is claimed to be environmentally friendly and able to process up to 2,500 tons of waste per day. Jakarta Environment Agency Head, Asep Kuswanto, stated that the RDF Plant plays a crucial … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Ministry of Environment has tapped North Jakarta as a national example for urban waste management in Indonesia. Noer Adi Wardojo, the Minister’s Expert Staff for the Sustainability of Biological Diversity and Socio-Cultural Resources at the Ministry of Environment, emphasized that every region needs a clear roadmap for waste management. “Our focus is … Read more