Environmental Services

Through TOBA, our team collects, transports and treats B3 medical, B3 commercial and domestic waste. We also develop and operate Waste to Energy (WtE) plants.

Indonesia produces 69,9million tons of waste in 2023 (source KLHK). Based on a field verification carried out by the Environment Ministry, in 2024 only 10% of waste in Indonesia has been managed properly where the majority ends up as landfills and open dumps in TPA's. This unmanaged waste produces methane—a greenhouse gas that's even more polluting than CO2.

At Talenta we fully support Indonesia's ambition to be 100% waste managed by 2029.

Waste to Energy (WtE) facility in Jurong Island which processes 1000+ tons of waste/day. The facility consist of two boilers capable of producing high-pressure environmentally friendly steam, which helps reduce carbon emissions by about 50% compared to coal-fired plants and contributes to a more sustainable petrochemical hub.

Waste-to-Energy Power Plant Profitability 💰

A WtE plant's profitability is driven by three main revenue sources, making it more resilient to fluctuations in energy prices.

Revenue Streams

Tipping Fees: This is often the largest source of revenue. Municipalities or private waste haulers pay the plant to dispose of trash. This fee provides a stable and predictable income stream, regardless of electricity prices.

Electricity Sales: The electricity generated from burning waste is sold to the power grid, providing a second, significant revenue source. This is often supported by government incentives or renewable energy credits, further enhancing profitability.

Recycled Materials: WtE plants can also generate revenue by recovering and selling recycled materials, such as ferrous and non-ferrous metals from the incinerated ash.

Key Cost and Profitability Factors

High Initial Investment: WtE plants require a very high initial capital expenditure (CAPEX) for construction, especially for the sophisticated waste sorting, combustion, and emissions control systems.

Operating Costs: Ongoing costs include labor, maintenance, and the disposal of the remaining ash, which may contain hazardous materials. However, the operational costs are offset by the revenue from tipping fees.

High Efficiency & Scale: Larger, more efficient WtE plants typically achieve higher profit margins, sometimes exceeding 20%, due to economies of scale and better waste-to-energy conversion technologies.

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