Ahmedabad’s Big Step: Turning Trash into Steam for Cleaner City

Ahmedabad, India – March 20th, 2024 – The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is taking a big step towards better waste management by inviting proposals for a new waste-to-steam plant. This plant, set to handle 300 tons of waste per day, is being built under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.

This move shows AMC’s commitment to finding innovative solutions for the city’s solid waste issues. With Ahmedabad being one of India’s largest cities, generating about 4000 tons of waste daily, finding sustainable ways to manage this waste is crucial. Dumping waste in landfills can harm the environment and people’s health due to emissions and toxic substances.

The project has been awarded to Steamhouse India Limited, a company based in Surat, Gujarat. The plant will be located on a 5-acre site at the Pirana Waste dumping site. By using Waste to Steam (WTS) technology, the plant aims to meet strict emission standards while promoting the reuse of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF). This technology, proven in Germany and introduced for the first time in India, promises lower costs and better resource use.

This initiative is expected to be more cost-effective than traditional waste-to-energy plants, reducing capital expenditure by 70%. It’s a significant step towards sustainability, saving money and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. This project sets an example for other cities and industries to follow, encouraging more sustainable waste management practices.