Jakarta, April 11 -- Indonesia's Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq assured that efforts to accelerate the development of waste-to-energy power plants (PLTSa) will not overlook the issue of harmful pollutants, including dioxins and furans.

After a press conference following a limited meeting on waste management for electricity generation here on Friday, Minister Nurofiq stated that PLTSa operations will incorporate gasification and incinerator technology.

"Gasification has the advantage of being more controlled, as the gas remains complex. Incinerators are easier to operate, but they produce dioxins and furans. Therefore, it is important that this is addressed seriously and clearly," he emphasized.

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