Indonesia to convert waste into fuel, power in 30 big cities
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Indonesian Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot Tanjung said that the government is targeting to process waste into fuel and electricity in 30 big cities by 2029.
He added that each city can produce around 20 megawatts of electricity. The products obtained from waste processing will not be limited to electricity but also include fuel oil, which will be produced using pyrolysis technology.
According to the official, waste can be converted into electricity and fuel oil through integrated waste processing with the help of technology.
Earlier, the Ministry of Environment informed that the acceleration of waste utilization into energy is expected to support waste management efforts in regions, supported by new regulations regarding electrification.
The government is unifying three presidential regulations related to waste management to support the utilization of waste to produce electrical energy through waste power plants.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific technology will be used to produce fuel oil from waste?
Which specific technology will be used to produce fuel oil from waste?
Pyrolysis technology is specified for converting waste into fuel oil. This process is part of an integrated waste processing system, aiming to diversify the products beyond just electricity.
Q.What is the targeted timeframe for the waste-to-energy conversion project across the 30 cities?
What is the targeted timeframe for the waste-to-energy conversion project across the 30 cities?
The Indonesian government is aiming to have the waste converted into fuel and electricity in 30 big cities by the year 2029. This is a key target mentioned by Deputy Minister Yuliot Tanjung.
Q.What is the estimated electricity generation capacity from waste processing for each of the involved cities?
What is the estimated electricity generation capacity from waste processing for each of the involved cities?
Each of the 30 big cities participating in the project is expected to be able to produce approximately 20 megawatts of electricity from waste. This forms a significant part of the energy output goal.
Q.How is the Indonesian government supporting the acceleration of waste utilisation into energy?
How is the Indonesian government supporting the acceleration of waste utilisation into energy?
The government is supporting this by unifying three existing presidential regulations concerning waste management. This legal consolidation is expected to facilitate the utilisation of waste for electrical energy production.