The companies, mainly from Japan, China, Germany, the Netherlands, and Singapore, are among 107 firms that have expressed interest in the project. The remaining 53 are domestic, said Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani.
“Most of these foreign companies are major players in their home countries,” Roeslani told reporters at a government economic forum in Jakarta.
The agency aims to complete the selection process transparently over the next two years, ensuring the most capable partners are chosen, he added.
Danantara Chief Information Officer Pandu Patria Sjahrir said the auction process is expected to conclude within six to eight weeks.
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Construction on the first facilities is scheduled to begin by late 2025 in 10 cities, including Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, and Bali.
A total of 33 projects are planned under the initiative, with investment ranging between $150 million and $200 million.
The program aligns with a broader government push to convert urban waste into renewable energy, driven by rising pollution levels and growing public health concerns.
President Prabowo Subianto signed a new regulation on October 10 requiring the use of green technologies for waste processing.
Presidential Regulation No. 109 of 2025 outlines a national strategy for managing waste sustainably while boosting clean energy output.
Under the regulation, Danantara will oversee partner selection based on commercial viability, risk, and financial feasibility.
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Translator: Muhammad Heriyanto, Mecca Yumna
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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