RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesia has advanced its commitment to sustainable waste management through a new regional Waste-to-Energy (PSEL) agreement involving the Nusantara Capital Authority. The initiative marks a strategic step toward integrated environmental solutions.

The agreement covers Samarinda Raya and Balikpapan Raya regions in East Kalimantan. It aims to convert municipal waste into renewable energy using environmentally friendly technology.

The signing took place in Jakarta on gFriday, 10 April 2026. It involved the Nusantara Authority, East Kalimantan Provincial Government, Balikpapan City Government, and Kutai Kartanegara Regency Government.

The Minister of Environment and Head of the Environmental Management Agency, Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, also attended the ceremony. The presence of multiple stakeholders highlights strong cross-sector commitment.

Secretary of the Nusantara Authority, Bimo Adi Nursanthyasto, said the project represents a major transformation in waste management. He emphasized its role in supporting sustainable urban development.

“This is not just a waste management project, but a key advancement from an environmental problem into a valuable energy source for society. This Waste-to-Energy system is a concrete solution to accelerate urban waste handling while addressing the need for sustainable energy in East Kalimantan,” he said.

He added that the integrated system will benefit areas within the Nusantara delineation zone. These include Muara Jawa, Samboja, and Samboja Barat.

“For Nusantara, this is a game changer. The Nusantara delineation areas will directly benefit from this integrated waste management system. Waste problems cannot be solved alone. Cross-regional collaboration is the only way to build a truly sustainable system,” he said.

The initiative aligns with national directives from President Prabowo Subianto. He has called for accelerated waste management solutions across Indonesia through waste-to-energy programs.

“In two to three years, we will solve waste problems across Indonesia. There will be no cities, no roads, no part of Indonesia that smells of waste from Sabang to Merauke,” he said during a cabinet briefing on Wednesday, 8 April 2026, in Jakarta.

The PSEL project is expected to move into implementation soon. It is seen as a pivotal development in building a modern and integrated waste management system in Indonesia.