Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to set up waste-to-steam plant at Pirana dumping site
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced the establishment of a 300-tonne-per-day solid waste to steam plant in Ahmedabad, operating under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The plant, to be constructed by Surat-based Steamhouse India on a 5-acre plot at the Pirana Waste dumping site, is set to significantly reduce environmental pollution by decreasing reliance on fossil fuels.
Ahmedabad, the seventh largest metropolis in India, produces approximately 4,000 metric tonnes of solid waste daily. The shift towards sustainable waste management is 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, a spokesperson from the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation explained.
Utilizing waste to steam (WTS) technology, the project aims to establish a circular economy by utilizing Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF). This German technology, making its debut in India, offers numerous benefits, including reduced environmental impact, low operational costs, and efficient resource utilization. Additionally, the project is anticipated 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, according to the AMC.
Vishal S Budhia, CMD of Steamhouse, expressed, «Until now, waste to electricity has been the prevalent waste to
