JAKARTA - The Minister of Environment (LH), Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, encourages the Indonesian Industrial Bay Park (IWIP) Industrial Estate to be a pioneer in the development of the green nickel industry in Indonesia. This statement was made during a working visit by Minister Hanif to the Weda Bay industrial area in Central Halmahera, North Maluku, on July 11, 2025.
This visit is part of the Ministry of Environment's guidance to mining and nickel processing industry players, with the aim of strengthening environmental management in areas located on sensitive tailings. Minister Hanif stressed the importance of strengthening environmental governance in all nickel industry activities, which currently play an important role in the supply chain of global energy transitions.
"We believe the nickel industry can be one of the sectors that contribute to sustainable development and reducing greenhouse gas emissions," said Minister Hanif in his remarks.
The Hanif Minister's entourage consisted of Deputy for Environmental Planning and Sustainable Natural Resources Sigit Reliantoro, Deputy for Law Enforcement Inspector General. Pol. Rizal Irawan, Director of Prevention of the Impact of Business Environment and Activities Nety Widayati, Director of Complaints and Environmental Supervision Ardiyanto Nugroho, Acting Director of Waste Management B3 Farid Muhammad, and Head of the Center for Environmental Control of the Sulawesi and Maluku Region Azri Rasul. The group was also accompanied by the Head of the North Maluku Provincial Environment Agency Fachruddin Tukuboya.
Arriving at IWIP, Minister Hanif was greeted by the President Director of IWIP, Kevin He, and the Director of External Affairs IWIP, Scott Ye and management. In a joint dialogue with IWIP management, Minister Hanif expressed his hope that IWIP would continue to improve environmental monitoring and management systems, as well as develop industrial areas with friendly environmental protection principles.
President Director of PT Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP), Kevin He, welcomed the direction of the Minister of Environment and is committed to strengthening the application of green industry principles.
"This visit is an important momentum for IWIP to deepen the integration of sustainable practices in every line of our operations," he said.
"Government support is the basis for strengthening IWIP's steps in encouraging energy efficiency, waste management, and environmental rehabilitation to run in line with industrial growth."
During the visit, Minister Hanif directly inspected a number of facilities and tenants in industrial areas, including the mining area of PT Weda Bay Nickel. During a visit to the mining area, Minister Hanif emphasized environmental management in areas that functioned as water retention and land cover. Minister Hanif saw firsthand the mining water management system, including a deposition pond that functions to process water before being released into the environment.
Minister Hanif appreciated the clear water conditions and the well-organized infrastructure, which he considered as an example of good environmental management practices.
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After that, Minister Hanif also reviewed domestic waste incinerator facilities that play an important role in reducing the burden on landfills (TPA) and minimizing the risk of pollution. He emphasized the importance of monitoring the burning temperature, emission management, and handling residue according to environmental quality standards.
After seeing the mining area of PT WBN, Minister Hanif conveyed the need to accelerate environmental rehabilitation, especially the revegation of open land with local plants.
"Rehabilitation must be carried out as soon as possible. There is no need to wait for all areas to be mined," said Minister Hanif.
With consistent compliance with environmental regulations and support from the government, IWIP hopes to carry out environmentally friendly operations and be able to coexist in harmony with the surrounding community.
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