Bali Luncurkan Proyek PSEL: Sampah Jadi Listrik 2028

On 21 April 2026, Governor Wayan Koster of Bali, accompanied by Badung Regent Wayan Adi Arnawa and Denpasar Mayor I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara, signed a cooperation agreement to build a PSEL (Pengolahan Sampah Energi Listrik) facility with the central government in Jakarta.

The project aims to transform waste into renewable electricity and reduce the load on the TPA Suwung, which is scheduled to close entirely on 31 July 2026.

"Pemilahan sampah dari sumber akan diterapkan secara ketat di Bali agar pengelolaan sampah menjadi energi listrik bisa optimal," Koster wrote in a written statement on Tuesday.

The facility is expected to become operational by 2028, and during the transition period, waste management in Denpasar and Badung will be tightened from the source.

He added, "Tumpukan sampah di TPA Suwung juga secara bertahap akan dimanfaatkan menjadi energi listrik ketika PSEL beroperasi nanti," he said.

In the same statement, the provincial government said it would try to convert the TPA Suwung site into a green open space or city park. Currently, Denpasar hosts four TPST that handle organic waste.

Badung Regent I Wayan Adi Arnawa emphasized that the cooperation is a concrete step for local governments to address waste sustainably. He said, "Kerja sama ini bagian dari upaya konkret Pemkab Badung dalam mengatasi persoalan sampah secara berkelanjutan. Pengelolaan sampah tidak bisa lagi dilakukan dengan cara konvensional," he told reporters on Tuesday.

The signing took place at the Gedung Kementerian Koordinator Bidang Pangan in Jakarta, with private partners Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co., Ltd. and Wangneng Environment Co. Ltd. in attendance. The Badung government confirmed that regulations and land are ready to support the accelerated project, which is seen as a solution to the growing volume of urban waste.

Arnawa added, "Diperlukan inovasi berbasis teknologi agar sampah tidak menjadi beban, tetapi justru menjadi sumber daya. Sebagai kawasan pariwisata, Kabupaten Badung akan selalu menghadapi tantangan volume sampah yang terus meningkat, sehingga diperlukan solusi yang terintegrasi dan berorientasi jangka panjang," he said.

The event was witnessed by Minister of Food Zulkifli Hasan and other cabinet members from the Merah Putih cabinet, as well as several local leaders. Their presence underscored the strong synergy among the central, regional, and state-owned enterprises in tackling Indonesia’s complex waste management issues.

Arnawa concluded, "Pemkab Badung siap mendukung percepatan realisasi proyek PSEL melalui sinergi dengan pemerintah pusat dan mitra swasta. Dukungan ini mencakup penyediaan regulasi, kesiapan lahan, dan lain sebagainya," he said.

In summary, the agreement marks a joint effort to turn Bali’s waste into clean energy, reduce landfill pressure, and promote sustainable technology, with a clear timeline and coordinated support from government and private partners.