First waste-to-energy plant in Thua Thien-Hue inaugurated
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has put into operation the first advanced technology waste-to-energy plant in Huong Thuy township as part of the sustainability plan to build a ‘green’ urban area in central Vietnam.
The waste-to-energy plant is built in Huong Thuy Town of the central Thua Thien-Hue province. The plant can process 600 tonnes of waste per day, while collecting ash for construction material and power generation. (Photo: tienphong.vn)
Thua Thien-Hue (VNS/VNA) - The central province of Thua Thien-Hue hasput into operation the first advanced technology waste-to-energy plant in HuongThuy township as part of the sustainability plan to build a ‘green’ urban areain central Vietnam.
The Phu Son waste treatment plant, invested by EB environmentenergy company from 2021 at a cost of 1.7 trillion VND on 11.2ha, could process600 tonnes of waste per day, while providing material for construction from ashand having power production capacity of 12MW per hour of incineration.
The plant was designed for processing 220,000 tonnes of waste peryear, and supplying 93 million KW per hour. It also collects trash and leachatefor recycling and treatment, as well as strictly monitoring air emissions underEuropean standards.
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Phan Quy Phuongsaid the waste treatment plant would help the tourism hub improve environmentalprotection by reducing waste released to the environment and preventingpollution from dumping.
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These are also the first electric trucks for garbage collectionoperating in Vietnam.
The central province has been cooperating closely withinternational organisations and partners in boosting 'green' traffic byencouraging electric vehicles in the province's 2021-2030 master plan./.
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The waste-to-energy plant is built in Huong Thuy Town of the central Thua Thien-Hue province. The plant can process 600 tonnes of waste per day, while collecting ash for construction material and power generation. (Photo: tienphong.vn) 
