Kgatleng pioneers waste-to-energy plant
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
During the signing ceremony last Thursday, it was revealed that the pioneering plant will consist of two phases, each costing US$85 million (P733m) and will create between 500 to 1,000 jobs when spin-off activities such as quarrying, recycling and salvaging are added.
The plant will receive and process available solid waste, capture and neutralise carbon dioxide emitted in the processes and produce mineral commodities as well as electricity. The plant is the result of a partnership between KDDF, Kgatleng District Council, Hellelinics Geo-Technical Engineering, Kalahari Conservation Society, Kagisano Innovations and Synchrona Waste Management.
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