Construction Takes 41 Months, PSEL Project Hires 1,565 Workers

BANDUNG - The construction of the Legok Nangka Waste to Energy (PSEL) project in Bandung Regency has entered a new phase through a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot.

Through the construction of the PSEL facility, 2,131 tons of waste that comes from six regencies and cities in West Java every day will be processed into electricity with a capacity of 40.79 megawatts while reducing pressure on the environment.

In his remarks, Yuliot said that this project is expected to absorb 1,565 workers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 311,874 tons of CO2 equivalent.

"During the construction period, this project is expected to absorb around 1,565 workers," said Yuliot in his remarks, Ranu, July 29.

He added that the waste-to-energy project worth 400 million US dollars or around Rp7.2 trillion was designed with a capacity of 40.79 megawatts.

Yuliot hopes that PSEL Legok Nangka can become a model for the development of waste processing projects into energy that can be applied in various regions.

"With significant plant capacity and investment implementation support, this project is expected to provide tangible benefits through waste volume reduction, provision of clean energy, job creation, increased regional economic activity, emission reduction, and improvement of environmental quality and public health," he said.

In line with Yuliot, West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi said that the PSEL Legok Nangka, which is targeted to operate in 2029, will provide three main benefits, namely overcoming the waste problem in Greater Bandung, providing electricity for the community and industry, and creating a cleaner environment.

On the other hand, Dedi also ensured that the construction of this project was far from illegal extortion and interference from organizations that could hinder development.

"Usually there is a project tomorrow, there are people wearing uniforms here. Wear a shirt, carry a flag, then every car passes through the gocap. Later this group will come again to submit a proposal for August, not to be angry. I said it shouldn't be in the Legok Nangka project," said Dedi.