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Abu Dhabi’s first wasteto-energy plant is soon coming up near the AlDhafra landfill with the planned waste incineration facility to process 900,000 tonnes of nonrecyclable waste annually over the next 30 years, say reports.
The project is a joint venture involving ALEC Engineering & Contracting LLC (ALEC), part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), and Butec, which has an arrangement with the Swiss group Hitachi Zosen Innova to collaborate on the construction of the Abu Dhabi project. ALEC is a large construction company with related businesses operating in the UAE; and as of 2020, Saudi Arabia. It also has an ongoing presence in Ethiopia, and Oman.
According to the company’s website, ALEC’s expertise spans diverse sectors, from construction and technology to leisure and hospitality. Claiming a legacy of excellence, it said that the company delivers innovative solutions that shape skylines, redefine industries, and create exceptional experiences for all.
The Abu Dhabi project aims to ‘prevent the release of nearly 1.1 million tonnes of CO2-equivalent emissions annually’, said a report in the Gulf News. The plant will also add 80MW of power generation capacity from a non-fossil fuel source, it added.
The Alec-Butec JV will oversee the engineering, procurement, and construction, encompassing tasks such as civil engineering, concrete and structural steel work, installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. Additionally, they will manage external works and site infrastructure development.
