First alternative energy plant built in Bangkok

BANGKOK, 11 May 2016 (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has introduced the first ever waste-to-energy plant in the capital, which uses garbage to produce up to five megawatts per day.

Bangkok Governor M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, who presided over the opening ceremony of the plant, said as much as 500 tons of trash will be turned into electricity.

The plant is located in Nong Khaem district and has a minimum capacity of five megawatts. Bangkok will be able to create alternative energy from household waste that would normally be buried underground.

An environmental impact assessment will be conducted to ensure that plant operations are safe for the environment. The Bangkok Governor hopes the new energy plant will promote better living for Bangkok residents.


-- NNT 2016-05-11

Hello Dioxins!

Shouldn't the environmental assessment be done before building?

Plus know what waste can or can not be used.

An environmental impact assessment will be conducted to ensure that plant operations are safe

First alternative energy plant built in Bangkok

BANGKOK, 11 May 2016 (NNT) - ....which uses garbage to produce up to five megawatts per day....

The plant is located in Nong Khaem district and has a minimum capacity of five megawatts...

-- NNT 2016-05-11

At the beginning of the article it says "up to 5 Megawatts" capacity.

At the end, the 5MW is the minimum.

More shambolic reporting. Or did it get lost in translation?!

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Incineration of MSW produce Dioxin, the dioxin is in the fly ash and in the bottom ash. The ash can be captured, but it still contains Dioxin. Only if the ash is heated up to 1,500 Deg. C. the ash becomes inert. In Germany and in Denmark the authorities are no longer approving new incineration plants, other technologies are now being used.

Not only dioxins but mercury. It's a problem for crematoriums as well

"as much as 500 tons of trash will be turned into electricity."

per day? per month? per year?

Incineration of MSW produce Dioxin, the dioxin is in the fly ash and in the bottom ash. The ash can be captured, but it still contains Dioxin. Only if the ash is heated up to 1,500 Deg. C. the ash becomes inert. In Germany and in Denmark the authorities are no longer approving new incineration plants, other technologies are now being used.

Where does it mention incineration plant?

There are many, many small generating plants around the world that use the methane produced by decomposition of organic matter in landfill/garbage dump sites to power diesel generators.They install a membrane over a particular area and capture the gas.

Some sewerage plants do the same thing.

No dioxins involved.

Some self sufficiency enthusiasts also capture methane from modified septic systems and use it for cooking purposes.