‘Three waste-to-energy projects to be launched’

Initiative aims to improve cleanliness, contribute to city's energy resources

KARACHI:

City Mayor Murtaza Wahab has announced the launch of three waste-to-energy projects aimed at not only improving cleanliness in the metropolitan city but also contributing to its energy resources.

The mayor made this announcement while chairing a meeting on the subject, emphasising that Sindh takes the lead as the first province in Pakistan to initiate a waste-to-energy project. He underscored the commitment to the city's development and the urgency of addressing challenges.

Attendees at the meeting included Nasimuddin Mirani, Managing Director of Sindh Solid Waste Management Board; Zubair Ahmed Chana, Project Director of SWIP; representatives from Green Waste Energy, Khan Renewable Energy, and Engroenergy; along with Karamullah, spokesperson for political affairs for mayor; and others.

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The mayor conveyed high expectations from the public and urged the officials of the companies to expedite the feasibility study and the waste-to-energy generation process. Expressing dissatisfaction with the initial project timeline presented by the companies, the mayor asked them to revise the completion timeline. He directed them to provide a more detailed briefing within a week, outlining the phased completion schedule.

Sharing further details, it was highlighted that Green Waste Energy would produce synthetic gas from waste, Khan Renewable Company would generate 45 megawatts of electricity from waste, and Engro Energy Company is working on a project to generate RDF. The designated space for these projects has been allocated at the landfill sites in Jam Chakro and Gondpass.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 5^th, 2024.