Baghdad, Iraq – The Prime Minister of Iraq, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, officially began the construction of the country’s first waste-to-energy facility, located in the Nahrawan region, southeast of Baghdad. This project is set to generate 100 megawatts of electricity.
Al-Sudani emphasized that this initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to diversify energy sources and transition towards clean, renewable energy.
The Iraqi Minister of Electricity, Ziyad Ali Fadel, shared that the facility will process 3,000 tons of waste daily, producing the planned 100 megawatts of power.
A statement issued in February by Mohammed Al-Rubaie, the Baghdad Municipality’s media and relations officer, mentioned that the project is expected to be operational within six months. The facility will support Baghdad’s efforts to reduce emissions and address the capital’s energy challenges.
The contract for constructing the waste incineration plant was awarded to a Chinese company, as reported by Al-Rubaie.
This project is part of Iraq’s ongoing efforts to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and move towards more sustainable energy solutions. A $497 million contract was reportedly awarded to Shanghai SUS Environment Co. Ltd. for the construction of the nation’s first waste-to-energy plant.
The process involves collecting waste, which is then burned in the facility’s boilers to produce superheated steam that powers turbines for electricity generation.
Besides contributing to Iraq’s energy needs, the project will also help manage waste more effectively, marking a significant step toward a cleaner, greener future for the country.
