Introduction of Waste to Energy Plant in Yangon City

Representative Participant
JFE Engineering Corporation
Host Country
Myanmar
Selected Year
2014
Sector
Waste Handling and Disposal

Outline of GHG Mitigation Activity

Through the introduction of a Waste to Energy plant, the reduction of CH4 emissions from landfill disposal site, and the substitution of the fossil fuel-based electricity will reduce GHG emission, improve electricity shortage and achieve appropriate waste treatment.

Expected GHG Emission Reductions

4,663 tCO2/year
Reference CO2 emissions: 12,073t-CO2/year
 1) CO2 emissions from exiting Landfill site: 7,496t-CO2/year
 2) Electricity generation supplied to the grid: 4,576t-CO2/year
Project CO2 emissions: 7,409t-CO2/year

Site of JCM Project

Yangon City, Myanmar