The Sharjah Waste-to-Energy plant, which is operated and maintained through a joint venture between BEEAH, Masdar and Veolia, has processed 500,000 tonnes of waste to date since its inauguration in 2023 as the region’s first commercial-scale plant of its kind.
The facility has been instrumental in Sharjah’s ambition to achieve zero waste to landfill, processing hard-to-recycle waste to produce low carbon power, complementing integrated recycling efforts in the emirate.
The Sharjah Waste to Energy plant produces 30 megawatts (MW) of low carbon energy per hour, enough to power up to 28,000 homes and offset up to 450,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually and helping advance the UAE’s sustainability agenda.
BEEAH
Leadership from BEEAH, Masdar, and Veolia, as well as officials from Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) and Sharjah Municipality, came together to mark the occasion at the BEEAH Headquarters and visit the Sharjah Waste-to-Energy plant to witness operations following the 500,000 tonnes milestone.
As a result of the 500,000 tonnes milestone, the Sharjah Waste to Energy Facility has also successfully abated 750,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions, recovered 2,000 tonnes of metal since it began operations and exported 300,000,000 kWh of electricity to the public grid through a power purchase agreement with SEWA, aligning with clean energy targets within the emirate.
The milestone marks a new era for the operation and maintenance joint venture partnership between BEEAH, Masdar, and Veolia, as they drive towards a zero-waste future in Sharjah and a lower carbon, clean energy future in the UAE, the region and beyond.
Successful model
“Together with Masdar, and our operation and maintenance joint venture partner Veolia, we have created a hugely successful model that can be adapted to meet the waste management and clean energy needs of cities across the UAE, the region and the beyond,” stated Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO and Vice Chairman, BEEAH.
“By converting waste into valuable energy, we’re not only reducing our reliance on traditional fuels but also creating a more circular economy for the benefit of both our communities and the environment,” remarked Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO, Masdar.
“I am confident this marks the beginning of a new phase of green transformation across the UAE while adding momentum to the country’s journey toward a net-zero future. Veolia remains committed to further supporting the UAE’s push for green energy,” commented Philippe Bourdeaux, Executive Vice President Africa & Middle East, Veolia.
