• Three Waste-to-Energy Projects: Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, announced the initiation of three projects aimed at generating energy from waste. These projects are designed not only to contribute to a cleaner Karachi but also to create new sources of energy.

• Sindh’s Pioneering Effort: Sindh is hailed as the first province in Pakistan to harness energy from waste, showcasing its commitment to innovative and sustainable solutions.

• Focus on City Development: The Mayor emphasized the importance of these projects in ensuring the development of the city. He expressed a desire to promptly address and resolve urban challenges.

• Meeting Attendees: The meeting, chaired by Mayor Karachi, included officials such as Naseemuddin Mirani (Managing Director, Sindh Solid Waste Management Board), Zubair Ahmed Channa (Project Director, SWIP), representatives from Green Waste Energy, Khan Renewable Energy, Engro Energy, and other concerned officers.

• Public Expectations: Mayor Karachi highlighted the high expectations of the public and urged the companies involved to expedite the feasibility study and the waste-to-energy generation process.

• Unsatisfactory Briefing: The Mayor expressed dissatisfaction with the briefing provided by the companies regarding the project’s timeline. He instructed them to revise the completion timeline and present a more satisfactory briefing within a week.

• Project Details: Green Waste Energy will produce synthetic gas from waste, Khan Renewable Company aims to generate 45 megawatts of electricity from waste, and Engro Energy is working on a project to produce Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF). The companies have been allotted space at the landfill sites in Jam Chakro and Gondpas for the execution of these waste-to-energy projects.

This initiative underscores Karachi’s commitment to sustainable urban development by addressing waste management challenges and concurrently contributing to the generation of cleaner energy.