In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), MEED reported that Iraq’s Council of Ministers has approved the waste-to-energy (WTE) power generation project in Nahrawan, Baghdad, and the award of the project to Chinese firm SUS Environment.
According to the Iraqi Prime Minister’s Office, the project covers a two-year construction period and a 25-year investment period.
The cabinet also authorized the National Investment Commission (NIC) to issue the investment license and sign the contract with SUS Environment.
NIC, in coordination with the Municipality of Baghdad, the Electricity Ministry and the Environment Ministry, received proposals for the contract between August and September last year, according to the report.
The Baghdad Municipality will provide 3,000 tons a day of municipal solid waste, finalize the land allocation and sign the contract within six months, the report added.
The energy purchase fee will be based on committee recommendations, covering landfill costs and environmental and public health requirements.
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Tags: Iran, SUS Environment, waste-to-energy
Category: Policy
