Ahmedabad to establish waste-to-steam plant at Pirana
WATER & WASTE

Ahmedabad to establish waste-to-steam plant at Pirana

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced the establishment of a 300-tonne-per-day solid waste to steam plant in Ahmedabad, operated under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, as part of its efforts to enhance solid waste management. The plant is to be constructed by Surat-based Steamhouse India on a 5-acre plot at the Pirana Waste dumping site, with the aim of significantly reducing environmental pollution by decreasing reliance on fossil fuels.

According to a spokesperson from the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Ahmedabad, the seventh largest metropolis in India, produces approximately 4,000 metric tonnes of solid waste daily. The shift towards sustainable waste management is deemed crucial due to the adverse effects of organic waste decomposition in landfills, which release harmful greenhouse gases contributing to climate change, and the health hazards posed by toxic substances from various waste types to nearby communities.

The project aims to establish a circular economy by utilising Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) through waste to steam (WTS) technology. This German technology, making its debut in India, offers numerous benefits, including reduced environmental impact, low operational costs, and efficient resource utilisation. Additionally, according to the AMC, the project is expected to provide a more cost-effective solution for steam generation, with capital expenditure projected to be 70 percent lower compared to conventional waste to energy plants.

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced the establishment of a 300-tonne-per-day solid waste to steam plant in Ahmedabad, operated under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, as part of its efforts to enhance solid waste management. The plant is to be constructed by Surat-based Steamhouse India on a 5-acre plot at the Pirana Waste dumping site, with the aim of significantly reducing environmental pollution by decreasing reliance on fossil fuels. According to a spokesperson from the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Ahmedabad, the seventh largest metropolis in India, produces approximately 4,000 metric tonnes of solid waste daily. The shift towards sustainable waste management is deemed crucial due to the adverse effects of organic waste decomposition in landfills, which release harmful greenhouse gases contributing to climate change, and the health hazards posed by toxic substances from various waste types to nearby communities. The project aims to establish a circular economy by utilising Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) through waste to steam (WTS) technology. This German technology, making its debut in India, offers numerous benefits, including reduced environmental impact, low operational costs, and efficient resource utilisation. Additionally, according to the AMC, the project is expected to provide a more cost-effective solution for steam generation, with capital expenditure projected to be 70 percent lower compared to conventional waste to energy plants.

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