800 Tons per Day Bio-Methanisation Plant in Singapore

First Bio-Methanisation Plant in Singapore

IUT has commenced construction of Asia’s first major organic waste bio-methanisation and renewable energy plant at Tuas, Singapore. Marking a significant milestone in Singapore’s environmental waste management industry, the Tuas facility with the capacity of processing up to 800 tons of organic waste per day, is the first bio-methanisation and renewable energy plant in Singapore and the largest of its kind in Asia.

Recycling Food Waste

At full capacity, the plant will reduce by more than half the amount of food waste currently delivered to local incineration plants for disposal. The recycling rate of food waste in Singapore will thus be significantly increased and more effectively recycled back into the environment in the form of sanitized, nutrient-rich compost to be used as a soil media for organic farming and the landscaping industry. In addition, high-quality bio-gas is harnessed for the production of renewable electrical energy or green power.

Renewable Energy

It is estimated that more than 6 MW of electrical energy per hour will be generated, providing enough power for over 10,000 households or equivalent industrial facilities. Futhermore, the generation of green or renewable power not only provides a cleaner energy alternative, but also contributes to long-term reduction of greenhouse gases emissions and global warming.