- Lagos State partnered with a Dutch firm to convert city waste into energy, aiming to produce 60-75 megawatts annually
- The Waste-to-Energy plant will reduce landfill waste by 95%, cutting 550,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases daily, boosting air quality
Lagos State has partnered with a Dutch firm to transform waste into energy. This significant step involves converting solid waste from the city into usable power.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu signed a deal with the Harvest Waste Consortium, a Dutch company. They will build a high-efficiency Waste-to-Energy plant at the Epe landfill. This plant will use advanced technology to generate clean energy from municipal, commercial, and industrial waste.
This innovative solution aims to remove 40,000 homes from the national electricity grid. It will produce between 60 and 75 megawatts of electricity annually, improving energy security and diversification.
The deal, arranged by the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, was signed under the Lagos State Office of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP). The governor highlighted the current waste disposal problems as the reason for this partnership. It will reduce environmental pollution, improve air quality, and protect water resources.
Besides environmental benefits, the project promises economic growth. It will have a 25-year operational lifespan, attracting investments and creating jobs.
Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed excitement about the plant, which will handle 2,250 tonnes of waste daily. This plant is a major step in waste management, diverting over 95% of waste from landfills.
The plant will also reduce Lagos’s environmental impact. It is expected to trap about 550,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases daily.
Ms. Leonie Van der Stijl, Deputy Consul General of the Netherlands Consulate, praised the partnership and noted it as a model of international collaboration to address local issues. She assured the Dutch government of its support for the project’s success.