Baghdad waste-to-energy project marks a step towards a more sustainable future with SUS ENVIRONMENT support
The groundbreaking ceremony for Iraq's first waste-to-energy project was successfully concluded in Baghdad. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani launched the construction ceremony. Eric Zhan, CEO of SUS INTERNATIONAL, delivered the speech.
The Prime Minister congratulated the start of the implementation of the waste-to-energy project, which is part of the government's plans to transition to clean and renewable energy. He pointed out that "today marks the beginning of a new era in waste treatment according to a model that is the most modern in the region and is consistent with our approach to confronting climate change and environmental pollution."
The waste-to-energy project is located in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. The project has a designed processing capacity of 3,000 tons per day, with 3 incineration lines, and is equipped with a 100-MW steam turbine generator set. The total investment of the project is approximately $500 MM. It will generate 780 million kWh of green electricity annually, which can meet 10 million people's electricity demand. It will also create approximately 500 local job opportunities.
"SUS ENVIRONMENT will leverage the advanced technology and rich experience to shape the project as a pioneering model. We will join hands with all parties to solve waste issues and contribute to environment conservation in Iraq," Eric Zhan said in his speech.
The local officials, including Haider Mohammed Makkiya, Chairman of the National Investment Commission, Ziyad Ali Fadel, Minister of Electricity, Abdul Alawi, Governor of Baghdad and Ammar Mosa, Mayor of Baghdad as well as representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises in Iraq, attended the ceremony.
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