Sandvest partnered with Veolia, a global leader in optimized resource management, to develop a scalable Waste-to-Energy (WtE) infrastructure project for a Tier 2 city in Indonesia, transforming municipal solid waste from an environmental liability into renewable power.
As Indonesia’s urban populations expand, sustainable waste management and energy generation are more critical than ever. Sandvest has established a strategic partnership with Veolia, a global pioneer in environmental solutions, to deploy advanced Waste-to-Energy (WtE) infrastructure in Indonesia. This inaugural joint initiative focuses on processing municipal solid waste in a Tier 2 Indonesian city, reducing landfill reliance while feeding clean, renewable electricity back into the local grid.
The Innovation & Capabilities
By recovering energy from complex waste streams, this partnership enables the extraction of vital resources while encouraging a sustainable, circular economy. Veolia brings unmatched capabilities to the table, including:
Volume Reduction: Incineration technology that reduces municipal waste to just 10% of its original volume.
Emissions Mitigation: Advanced greenhouse gas reduction techniques, including heat recovery and bottom ash recycling, offering a powerful alternative to fossil fuels.
Tailored Technology: The ability to adapt processing equipment to handle the high-moisture and low-calorific value typical of municipal solid waste in Southeast Asian climates.
Veolia’s Proven Global Track Record
Sandvest partners exclusively with organizations capable of delivering safe, compliant, and highly efficient technologies. Veolia manages over 60 Waste-to-Energy plants worldwide and brings a wealth of relevant project experience:
East Sussex, United Kingdom: Veolia successfully operates a facility converting household waste into 19 MW of electricity.
Leeds, United Kingdom: A landmark facility that recovers energy from 90% of the city's household waste.
Shanghai & Guangzhou, China: Veolia operates the Shanghai Jiangqiao and Guangzhou Likeng WtE plants, which were officially ranked among the Top Ten WtE Plants by the United Nations and China's National Development and Reform Commission.
Douwe Egberts, Netherlands: Implemented the world's first innovative drying system to turn spent coffee grounds into a reliable energy source for commercial manufacturing.
The Sandvest Synergy
While Veolia provides unparalleled technological and macro-logistical expertise in energy and waste management, Sandvest acts as the essential local catalyst. We navigate the regulatory landscape, secure municipal alignments, and structure the capital required to execute these complex infrastructure projects in Indonesia's growing Tier 2 cities. Together, we are building the blueprint for a greener, zero-waste future.