Antara News·Indonesia·Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 05:52 AM UTC

Ministry to link waste-based green energy to big industries

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Jakarta (ANTARA) - Environment Minister Jumhur Hidayat said the government is ready to connect green energy from regional waste processing with large industries as an alternative energy source.

In a statement confirmed here on Sunday, Hidayat explained that the step was taken so that waste processed into alternative fuel has clear buyers, allowing regional waste processing to run sustainably.

"The government will push if there are difficulties regarding buyers and so on, and we will try to communicate," he said.

According to him, buyers have also contacted the Environment Ministry, asking where such products are available so they can obtain them.

After visiting the Gema Santi On-Site Waste Processing Center (TOSS) in Klungkung District, Bali, on Saturday (October 3), Hidayat said fuel derived from processed waste offers a dual solution for energy-intensive industries to reduce dependence on coal and natural gas.

However, regional processed waste products still face the challenge of finding buyers. Therefore, the Ministry is not only encouraging regions to process waste, but is also willing to act as a supply chain link between green energy producers in the regions and national-scale industries.

He highlighted that beyond merely substituting fossil energy, this initiative to use organic biomass also opens up major opportunities for companies to gain recognition for emission reductions.

This adaptive step is essential for the industrial sector to meet net zero emission (NZE) targets while also boosting their competitiveness and credibility in global markets.

Addressing the distance from waste processing areas to industrial centers, Hidayat noted the obstacle can be overcome through careful business calculations.

One strategy is to combine waste processing from several districts so that volume is larger and per-unit costs are lower, making it attractive to businesses.

The minister expressed hope that waste management connected to the market will benefit all parties, from regional governments and managers to buyer industries.

Success in Klungkung is targeted to become a national pilot model so other regions can process their waste into energy and keep the environment clean.

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