Jakarta Breaks Ground on One of the World’s Largest RDF Plants in Rorotan
Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: Acting Governor of Jakarta, Heru Budi Hartono, has announced that the Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Plant facility in Rorotan, North Jakarta, will rank among the largest RDF developments globally. Hartono made this declaration during the groundbreaking ceremony for the RDF Plant, accompanied by Head of the Jakarta Environmental Service (DLH), Asep Kuswanto, and Jakarta Regional Secretary, Joko Agus Setyono, on Monday.
“This facility will be one of the largest in the world. It represents just a fraction of the Jakarta Provincial Government’s extensive efforts to address waste management challenges,” affirmed Hartono.
The RDF Plant in Rorotan is poised to process an impressive 2,500 tons of waste daily, yielding 875 tons of RDF or alternative fuel products per day.
Situated on 7.87 hectares of Jakarta Provincial Government-owned land in Rorotan Sub-district, Cilincing District, North Jakarta, the RDF Plant Jakarta is being constructed with a budget exceeding Rp1.28 trillion (US$79.5 million) sourced from the 2024 Regional Budget (APBD).
Hartono stressed the urgent need for Jakarta to prioritize waste management to alleviate pressure on the Bantargebang Integrated Waste Processing Site.
The RDF Plant Jakarta is slated for completion by the end of 2024, with operations commencing in 2025 to bolster waste management efforts across Jakarta.
Reflecting on Jakarta’s aspirations to become a sustainable global city, Hartono underscored the importance of waste management akin to practices in developed nations. He articulated plans for the construction of a final waste dump similar to Bantargebang, with potential expansion into the sea by five kilometers inland. Hartono emphasized the need for collaborative efforts with experts and academics to explore innovative waste management solutions.
The groundbreaking ceremony signifies a significant step forward in Jakarta’s journey towards sustainable waste management practices, reflecting the city’s commitment to environmental stewardship and urban resilience.
