Shanghai has the world’s largest city population and hence requires effective solutions in treating the municipal solid waste generated by its inhabitants. Veolia works in partnership with the city to repurpose municipal solid waste for new resources, like fuel source.
Megacities in China need innovative waste management strategies that address the waste issue and offer sustainable solutions to protect the environment.
While the sheer volume of waste alone raises concerns, what’s particularly alarming is its nature – composed mostly of food waste, municipal waste in China has a high moisture content and is a breeding ground for bacteria and other health and environmental threats. Waste management solutions should be aimed at reducing waste volumes and pollution risks, while supporting the city’s sustainability journey with innovations.
Who are our customers?
Waste-to-Energy Projects
The Veolia Solution
In Shanghai Puxi, Veolia utilises advanced technology and equipment from Europe to operate the Shanghai Jiangqiao Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Plant, a site designed to produce electricity with the heat and steam generated during the combustion of municipal solid waste.
Veolia operates the Shanghai Jiangqiao Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Plant in the Jiading District of Shanghai. As one of the largest incineration plants in China, the facility is fitted with advanced European equipment including three incinerators and two turbine generators. The combustion of municipal solid waste generates heat, making steam that runs turbine generators and subsequently produce electricity. The plant is designed to treat 1,500 tonnes of waste per day and is able to treat 10% of municipal waste generated in Shanghai.
Veolia helps the city of Shanghai reduce its waste volume while repurposing municipal solid waste as a useful green fuel source.
Benefits for our customers
Reduction in Waste Volume
Green Energy Production
Circular Economy