In July 2020, Dubai Municipality awarded a concession agreement to WWMC to build the world’s largest Energy-from-Waste facility.
This underpins Dubai’s vision to become the world’s most sustainable city and contributes to achieving Dubai’s strategic goals through supporting the Dubai Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2041:
The promotion of the sustainability of natural resources supporting Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050.
Integrated waste management in the community.
The permanent diversion of waste from landfill sites.
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20
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35
Years
concession agreement
200,000
25,000
50,000
100,000
200,000
m³
of concrete
70,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
70,000
Tonnes
of steel erected
215
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215
Megawatts
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48
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48
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construction period
Located in Warsan 2 district in the Emirate of Dubai, the facility processes up to 1.9 million tonnes of waste annually, converting it into clean, reliable energy.
With 200,000m³ of concrete and 70,000 tonnes of steel, it houses five state-of-the-art boilers and a 215 MW steam turbine.
Constructed in just 48 months, the facility reached full capacity in March 2024, supplying 2% of Dubai’s annual electricity needs.
The facility achieved full commercial operation on 01 August 2024 starting the 35-year concession agreement period.
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Our Team
WWMC has a dedicated nine-member diverse team that brings together multidisciplinary expertise to effectively manage a complex, large-scale infrastructure project supporting sustainable energy generation and advanced waste management.
Operations and Maintenance
Shou’alah Waste Treatment FZCO operates the Energy-from-Waste facility on behalf of WWMC, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable day-to-day performance across the plant lifecycle.
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Our Shareholders
WWMC is 100% owned by six international shareholders who bring global expertise and innovation to the project.
The facility is financed through leading international institutions, including the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI).
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