China and the UK mull waste-to-energy projects in Pakistan

Delegations from both countries visit Lahore.

The objective of the visit was to discuss, share and explore the possibilities of mutual cooperation in waste management with specific emphasis on the waste-to-energy options in Lahore and Punjab.

The Chinese team was led by Prof Wu Chuangzhi of Gaungzhou Institute of Energy Conversion while the British delegation was headed by Neil Voughan Johns of Reality Renewables Ltd.

The Chinese delegation shared their experience in waste management at home and explained how waste was being managed in China by using different treatment options like incineration, composting and anaerobic digestion.

General-Manager (Operations) Khalid Majeed of the Lahore Waste Management Company explained to the visitors the waste management operations in Lahore and the integrated solid waste management framework of the company.

The delegation members were informed that 1,500 to 2,000 tons of waste would be available for waste to energy project in Lahore.