Chinese enterprises will build a waste-to-energy plant in Tajikistan, a neighboring country in Central Asia: Dushanbe considers integrating waste incineration power plants into its green development strategy
The Dushanbe municipal government is considering constructing a modern waste incineration power plant that will process urban solid waste and generate electricity, as one of the measures to develop more sustainable urban infrastructure.
Dalil Juma, Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan, Bahodur Sheralizoda, Chairman of the Environmental Protection Committee, along with representatives from China's Wanneng Environment Group, held talks on this proposal. Wanneng Environment Group is a company specializing in waste management and energy recovery technologies.
The two sides discussed the possibility of introducing urban waste treatment technologies, including waste incineration for power generation and other forms of energy recovery. Many major cities in Asia and Europe have adopted such systems as part of broader waste management and urban sustainability policies.
As Dushanbe’s population continues to grow and household waste volumes increase, the importance of this project is becoming increasingly evident. Experts point out that the existing landfill-based waste management system is gradually unable to meet the demands of rapidly expanding urban centers, particularly under growing environmental pressure and limited land resources.
If implemented, the project would simultaneously address multiple challenges: reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills, improving environmental and sanitary conditions, and increasing the capital city’s power generation capacity.
The project is also seen as an important step for Tajikistan to promote environmentally sustainable economic growth and expand the application of green technologies. In recent years, Tajikistan has consistently supported international initiatives focused on climate adaptation, sustainable resource management, and clean energy development.
Environmental and economic experts emphasize that waste-to-energy projects help alleviate pressure on landfills while providing additional power sources for rapidly developing cities. They also stress that strict environmental protection measures, modern filtration systems, and transparent monitoring are crucial to minimizing air pollution and ensuring compliance with international standards.
After the meeting, all parties expressed willingness to continue consultations on the project. Key parameters of the proposed facility—such as waste processing capacity, power output, environmental requirements, and financing mechanisms—are expected to be determined during the next phase of negotiations.
Source: Central Asia Times
Author: Vagif Ismailov
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