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WASTE-TO-ENERGY :

CREATING SUSTAINABLE
WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR
THE FUTURE
By Stephen Chin, Group Chief Executive Officer
Trienekens (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
UNDERSTANDING
WASTE-TO-
ENERGY (WTE)
Waste-to-Energy involves converting
waste materials into usable forms of
energy, such as electricity, heat, or
biofuels.
KEY WTE
TECHNOLOGIES
01 Incineration
A method of energy recovery, where 02 Gasification
waste that cannot be reused or recycled
is converted into usable forms of
energy. 03 Pyrolysis
Key WTE technologies include: 04 Anaerobic Digestion
05 Landfill Gas Recovery
KEY WTE
TECHNOLOGIES

Incineration
Direct combustion of municipal solid
waste (MSW) and/or refuse-derived
fuel between 850oC and 1100oC in the
presence of oxygen that produces
steam for electricity and/or heat
generation in a boiler or steam
turbine. It can generate heat or
electricity, or combined heat and
power.
KEY WTE
TECHNOLOGIES

Gasification
Partial oxidation of waste (e.g. wood
waste, agricultural residues, sewage
sludge, and plastic waste) between
800oC and 1200oC in the presence of
a controlled amount of oxygen that
produces synthetic gas for further
combustion or conversion to
chemical feedstock.
KEY WTE
TECHNOLOGIES

Pyrolysis
Pyrolysis is a thermal decomposition
process where organic materials such
as plastic or biomass are heated to
high temperatures (usually between
400oC to 800oC) in the absence of
oxygen.
KEY WTE
TECHNOLOGIES

Anaerobic Digestion
Biodegradation of organic waste (like
food waste, separated MSW, and excreta)
by microorganisms in the absence of
oxygen. This process produces biogas,
which can fuel power generators, and
digestate, which can either be composted
for soil conditioning or dewatered and
used as a low-calorific fuel.
KEY WTE
TECHNOLOGIES
Landfill Gas Recovery
Landfill gas (LFG), a byproduct of
organic waste decomposition,
contains methane, carbon dioxide,
and trace compounds. It can be
collected, treated, and used as fuel,
helping to reduce methane emissions
from landfills.
CURRENT WASTE
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
Integrated Waste
Management System (IWMS)
Integration of the collection, transportation,
treatment and disposal processes of managing
municipal and scheduled waste.

Kuching Integrated Waste Management Park


(KIWMP) - a waste management facility
designed to dispose of waste safely, effectively
and efficiently with minimal detrimental effects
to the environment.
POPULATION VS
WASTE

Growing population, higher


consumption, more waste.
Generation of solid waste continue to increase
due to rapid population increase, urban
migration, economic development and social
growth.

As demand for consumption increases,


resources are being depleted at an
unsustainable rate.
SHIFTING TO
CIRCULAR
ECONOMY
A Sustainable Future
Transforming from linear economy to
circular economy essential to minimize
waste and activate a sustainable future.

Circular economy offer clear pathway to


achieving climate goals, tackling
emissions and environmental impacts
relating to extraction, processing,
manufacturing and landfilling of products
or wasted materials.
OPTIMISING
RESOURCES

Waste As A New Resource


Waste becomes a new resource, creating
secondary materials through:
• Recycling at source and along the material
supply chain
• Repurposing
• Recovery
• Upcycling

Products or materials are reused to reduce


dependance on precious raw materials and cuts
CO2 emissions.
SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
WITH WTE

Benefits of WTE System


• Reduction of waste volume: Incineration in
WTE plants can reduce waste volume up to
90%.
• Versatility: WTE technologies can process
multiple waste types such as MSW, industrial
waste and hazardous waste, providing a
flexible waste disposal solution.
• Revenue generation: Electricity and heat from
waste can be sold to the grid as alternative
energy
SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
WITH WTE

Benefits of WTE System


• Energy recovery : WTE systems convert
non-recyclable waste into electricity, heat
or fuel.
• Advanced pollution control: Equipped
with sophisticated technologies to filter
harmful emissions, dioxins and
particulates.
• Reduced dependance on landfill: Volume
of waste sent to landfill will reduce,
preserving space and mitigate methane
emissions.
SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
WITH WTE

Benefits of WTE System


• Lower land cost: WTE can reduce long-term
land cost due to smaller footprint.
• Energy security: Energy diversification by
generating renewable energy from waste,
reduced reliance of fossil fuels.
• Employment opportunities: Offering economic
benefits for communities through job creations
in the WTE operations.
THE WAY FORWARD

Integrating WTE Into the


Current System
• Prioritise Integrated Waste
Management: To position WTE as a key
component in a broader waste
integrated waste management strategy.
• Promote waste segregation at source to
reduce the recyclable materials sent to
WTE plants.
THE WAY FORWARD

Integrating WTE Into


The Current System
• Establish WTE policies and
regulations: To guide the
development and operation of WTE
facilities, in alignment with existing
environmental protection and public
health laws to mitigate any risks.
• Provision of incentives, subsidies or
tax reduction to attract private sector
investment in WTE technologies.
THE WAY FORWARD
Integrating WTE Into the
Current System
• Ensuring Environmental Compliance and Monitoring:
Establish strict emission standards and monitoring
protocols to mitigate environmental risks.
• Promote Innovation and Research: To improve
efficiency and reduce operational cost of WTE
technologies.
• Adopt Circular Economy Approach: Integrate circular
economy framework where energy generated is more
environmentally friendly.
• Encourage the use of WTE byproducts, like bottom
ash, in construction materials to minimize further
waste output.
THE WAY FORWARD
Integrating WTE Into the
Current System
• Foster Regional and International
Cooperation: To share best practice and
access advanced WTE technologies
• Facilitate Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs):
Encourage PPP to finance and operate WTE
plants.
• Leverage private sector expertise in
technology, operations and financing to ensure
cost-effectiveness.
• Public Education: Public awareness
campaigns to educate citizens on benefits of
WTE and address their concerns on health
risks and emission
Trienekens (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
216 Jalan Sungai Tapang

THANK YOU Lot 2040 Block 15 MTLD


93250 Kuching Sarawak MALAYSIA
Tel: + 6082610 700 Fax: +6082 620 120
Email: [email protected]

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