Decarbonization pathways for transition in Indonesian power sector—Converting landfilled waste into electricity

Due to its increasing demands for fossil fuels, Indonesia needs an alternative energy to diversify its energy supply. Landfill gas, which key component is methane (CH4), has become one of the most attractive options to sustain its continued economic development. This exploratory study seeks to demonstrate the added value of landfilled municipal solid waste in generating sustainable energy, resulting from CH4 emissions in the Bantargebang landfill (Jakarta, Indonesia). This chapter critically evaluates the production of electricity and the potential income from its sale in the market. The project’s environmental impact assessment and its socioeconomic and environmental benefits in terms of quantitative and qualitative aspects are also discussed.