Indonesia’s Investment Management Agency, Danantara Indonesia, has confirmed a partnership with a Chinese environmental technology firm to develop and operate a waste-to-energy facility in the Greater Bogor area of West Java. The project forms part of national efforts to improve urban waste management while generating renewable electricity. According to the agency, the partnership is intended to support landfill reduction, regulatory compliance, and community involvement, in line with government policy on sustainable infrastructure.
Partnership to support integrated waste management
Danantara, which also functions as a sovereign wealth fund, has appointed Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co, Ltd to manage the Bogor waste-to-energy plant following a selection process involving several international companies. The facility will convert municipal waste into electricity, contributing to a more integrated approach to waste processing in densely populated urban areas.
In an official statement, Danantara Chief Investment Officer Pandu Sjahrir said the agreement reflects the agency’s focus on good governance and high operational standards. He noted that the selected partner is expected to maintain consistent performance, comply with all applicable regulations, and engage constructively with local communities.
“The chosen partner is expected to consistently maintain operational performance, ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, and support the involvement of local communities,” — Pandu Sjahrir, Chief Investment Officer, Danantara Indonesia
Alignment with national regulation and energy policy
Sjahrir said the project represents an implementation of Presidential Regulation No 109 of 2025, which promotes the conversion of urban waste into renewable energy using environmentally responsible technology. By supporting waste-to-energy facilities, the government aims to reduce dependence on landfills and improve long-term waste control in major cities.
The initiative sits alongside wider efforts to strengthen public administration and regulatory capacity, including reforms linked to digital government systems and more secure national infrastructure. These measures are intended to improve oversight, transparency, and coordination across sectors.
Technology transfer and local collaboration requirements
Under the agreement, Zhejiang Weiming is required to establish a consortium to enable technology transfer and cooperation with regional governments and Indonesian companies. Danantara has stated that this approach is designed to build domestic capability while ensuring that international expertise supports local needs.
Sjahrir also emphasised that the agency will prioritise transparency and risk mitigation throughout the project’s implementation. This mirrors broader government initiatives to improve governance and accountability, including programmes such as biometric-based regulatory systems that aim to strengthen compliance and data integrity.
Track record in Indonesian waste-to-energy projects
Danantara has previously appointed Zhejiang Weiming to operate a waste-to-energy plant in Denpasar, Bali, and selected Wangneng Environment Co, Ltd for a similar facility in Bekasi City, West Java. These projects form part of a broader national push to expand waste-to-energy capacity across multiple regions.
The Bogor project is expected to contribute to long-term environmental and social outcomes by reducing landfill use and supporting cleaner energy generation. According to Danantara, the agency remains committed to developing integrated waste management solutions that deliver sustained public value for communities across Indonesia, in parallel with other policy priorities such as strengthening regulatory frameworks in emerging areas.
