By John Lee.
The Iraqi Council of Ministers has approved the Waste-to-Energy Power Generation Project in Nahrawan, Baghdad, awarding it to the Chinese company Shanghai SUS Environment.
The project will have a two-year construction period and a 25-year investment term. The National Investment Commission (NIC) will issue the investment licence and finalise the contract.
The Baghdad Municipality will provide 3,000 tons of municipal solid waste per day and complete land allocation within six months. The energy purchase fee will be determined based on committee recommendations, covering landfill, environmental, and public health costs. Payments will be managed by the Ministries of Health, Electricity, and Environment, along with the Baghdad Municipality.
The Ministry of Electricity is required to purchase the project's energy output, with an initial cap of 100 MW. Further negotiations will be required if production exceeds this limit. The Ministry of Finance will provide necessary funding, and the Ministry of Electricity is authorised to sign the power purchase agreement.
(Source: Media Office of the Prime Minister)
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