Sharjah’s Waste-to-Energy Project promotes climate neutrality, renewable energy

Sharjah’s Waste-to-Energy Project promotes climate neutrality, renewable energy

SHARJAH - The Sharjah Waste-to-Energy Project, the first of its kind in the Middle East, has strengthened its efforts to divert waste from landfills and contribute to the production of clean energy.

Since its launch one year ago, the plant has increased its waste diversion rate from 76% to 90%, aligning with the UAE' goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 and diversifying the energy mix.

This significant achievement allows Bee’ah and its strategic partner "Masdar" to showcase their success story at the upcoming 28th Conference of the Parties (COP 28) to be hosted by the UAE in November.

In an interview with the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Nouf Mohamad Jamal Wazir, senior engineer at BEEAH Energy, a BEEAH Group subsidiary, said that the plant, which cost US$200 million to construct, is currently exploring possibilities for expansion and the establishment of similar plants in other Emirates. The plant has received several inquiries from various entities within the country, aiming to replicate the success of the Sharjah Waste-to-Energy Plant. It has also received requests from other countries with similar objectives.

She emphasised that the design of the Sharjah plant allows for future expansion if needed, highlighting the significant contribution of Emirati engineers to the project