BESIX, in partnership with Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI), Dubai Municipality, Dubai Holding, DUBAL, Tech Group, and ITOCHU, proudly announces that the Warsan Waste-to-Energy plant has officially entered full commercial operation. This milestone marks the beginning of BESIX’s 35-year Operations and Maintenance period, supporting Dubai’s long-term sustainability goals.
As the main contractor and industrial equity provider, BESIX played a pivotal role in the development, design, and construction of the Warsan Waste-to-Energy plant. Together with Hitachi Zosen Inova’s cutting-edge technologies, BESIX has created one of the most energy-efficient waste-to-energy facilities globally. This project exemplifies how public-private partnerships can successfully drive sustainable development and tackle environmental challenges, positioning the facility as a cornerstone of Dubai’s waste management and renewable energy strategy for years to come.
The Warsan Waste-to-Energy plant processes 5,666 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily, generating up to 220 MW of clean energy, which will power approximately 135,000 homes. In addition to producing clean energy, the facility repurposes residual ash into cement kiln dust, to be recycled back into the cement production process to reduce the consumption of raw materials. Metals recovered from the waste are also recycled, contributing to Dubai’s circular economy efforts.