Singapore based energy, water and marine firm, Sembcorp has commenced construction of a new S$250 million ($198 million) waste to energy facility in Singapore.
The company said that once complete it will be its largestĀ waste to energyĀ facility in Singapore, and the first to use industrial and commercial waste to produce steam for use by nearby Ā companies on Jurong Island.
Sembcorp said that the development marks a significant step in reducing the carbon footprint of the Jurong Island petrochemical hub.
Located in the Sakra area of the island, the company added that the facility will offer an economical and environmentally friendly source of steam to serve the needs of companies in the vicinity.
The plant will be equipped with two boilers with a combined capacity of 140 tonnes of steam per hour. Compared to a coal-fired steam plant, the company claimed that it will produce around 50% less greenhouse gas emissions.
Once complete in early 2016Ā SembcorpĀ said that the facility will be able to supply a third of its customersā steam needs in Singapore using environmentally-friendly alternative fuel.
In addition, the company said that the project will strengthen synergies between Sembcorpās energy business and its solid waste management operations.
It is expected to process around 1000 tonnes of industrial and commercial waste collected by Sembcorpās solid waste management operations l each day, which will not only generate energy, but reduce the companyās disposal costs.
Ng Meng Poh, Sembcorpās Executive Vice President & Head, Utilities, said, āThis new energy-from-waste plant demonstrates Sembcorpās focus on offering the best solutions to our customers, as Jurong Islandās premier utilities supplier.
The facility will provide a reliable, economical supply of steam to serve our customersā needs, while helping them to reduce their carbon footprint,ā commented Ng Meng Poh, Sembcorpās executive vice president & head of utilities.
āAt the same time, this project will reduce disposal costs for our solid waste management operations and improve synergies between Sembcorpās energy and solid waste management businesses,ā he added.