A global review of the waste to energy sector

By Amal Jugdeo The need for sustainable waste disposal solutions is becoming more critical as the quantity of waste generated increases yearly. This is evident in all countries, including countries that have the most efficient waste separation and recycling programs. Switzerland, for example, has one of the most stringent waste management regulations and policies in Europe and is often recognised as the ‘world champion of recycling’. Read More
Landfill gas capture

BINGO’s Eastern Creek facility to have renewable power station

Landfill gas from BINGO Industries’ Eastern Creek Landfill site in western Sydney will generate 4MW per year of renewable energy – enough to power approximately 7,000 homes – by late 2024, after an agreement reached with renewable energy and carbon abatement company, LGI Limited. The two companies have entered into a Landfill Gas Rights agreement for LGI to invest $16.5m to $18.5m over the next 15 months to install additional gas extraction infrastructure at Eastern Creek and install, own and operate a 4MW renewable energy power station on the site. Read More

REL waste to energy plant up and running by 2026

Technology that generates renewable energy from waste is on the horizon for the City of Moonee Valley. By 2026 Moonee Valley will now be one of three Councils (alongside Monash and Melton) that will send waste that would otherwise go to landfill to a new WtE plant. Construction for the Laverton North facility has been approved.  Read More

RMIT innovation turns waste into biochar

New technology that turns waste into reusable goods for energy and agricultural applications is a step closer to commercialisation, following trials. The Australian-made innovation uses high temperatures without oxygen to make a carbon-rich product called biochar, which can be used in carbon electrodes for batteries and other advanced energy storage devices or can act as a fertiliser or soil amendment. Read More