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Dubai Waste-to-Energy
Project overview
Led by Dubai Municipality, the project is located on the former Warsan landfill site and represents a major step in the Emirate’s sustainability ambitions. The plant is engineered to treat 1.9 million tonnes of municipal solid waste annually, transforming it into renewable energy and significantly reducing the volume of waste sent to landfill. Up to 200 MW of recovered thermal energy is supplied directly to the grid, supporting the energy needs of approximately 120,000 households. With its exceptional scale and capacity, the Dubai Waste-to-Energy facility is the largest and most efficient waste‑to‑energy plants globally.
Scope of works
BESIX, together with Kanadevia Inova (former Hitachi Zosen Inova), is responsible for the financing, detailed design, construction, and long‑term operations and maintenance of the facility under a 35‑year BOOT agreement. Construction began in 2020, following a close collaborative design phase with Dubai Municipality and project partners. Operational since 2024, the plant achieves a high level of energy efficiency by converting 5,500 tonnes of waste per day into 193 MW of electricity. BESIX played a triple role in the project: investor, constructor, and operator, contributing to a landmark facility that positions Dubai at the forefront of environmental innovation.
Key highlights
The world’s largest waste‑to‑energy plants, serving approximately 120,000 households
5 processing lines, each with a capacity of 47 t/h (total: 1,890,000 t/year)
193 MW of electricity supplied to the grid
124 MWth thermal output per line
Capable of treating 5,500 tonnes of waste per day
A major contributor to Dubai’s environmental and sustainability objectives
Project details
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