Construction of Iraq's first waste-to-energy project begins
Al-Sudani stated that the project is part of the government's plan to diversify energy sources and to transition to clean and renewable energy, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's office (PMO).
The Iraqi Minister of Electricity, Ziyad Ali Fadel, explained that the project will process 3,000 tons of garbage per day and produce 100 megawatts of power.
According to a statement released in February by Mohammed Al-Rubaie, the media and relations officer at the Baghdad Municipality, the project is anticipated to be operational within six months, aiding Baghdad's efforts to reduce emissions and help address the capital's energy issue.
The construction of the waste incineration plant was given to a Chinese company, according to Al-Rubaie.
The program is a component of the Iraqi government's efforts to lessen its reliance on fossil fuels and transition to sustainable energy.
China's Shanghai SUS Environment Co. Ltd. was reportedly given a $497 million contract to construct the country's first waste-to-energy facility.
Trash is transported by trash pickup trucks to the waste-to-energy plants, where superheated steam from boiler combustion powers turbines to produce electricity.
In addition to meeting Iraq's energy demands, this project provides a waste management solution, which is a significant step toward a cleaner and greener future for the entire country.
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