26 January 2015
Upcoming regional WTE projects expected to produce between 300 and 500 MW of power by 2020

Dubai - The GCC's waste-to-energy (WTE) market will sustain the 20 to 25 per cent growth rate attained over the past three years in light of the region's intensified efforts to adopt more sustainable, long-term waste management and recycling solutions.

With 80 million tonnes of waste generated per year, the GCC countries produce a higher amount of waste per capita than any other region in the world. It is against this backdrop that WTE has now become an important mode of waste management and landfill waste reduction as well as an essential source of power.

According to a Frost and Sullivan report, the regional WTE projects that are now in the pipeline will produce between 300 and 500 megawatts of power by 2020 - approximately 10 times more than the current WTE production estimates. This will economically and environmentally benefit the entire region. 

The flourishing WTE sector in GCC is opening up significant opportunities for industry players. The market's immense potential, along with solutions to challenges, is set to be featured at the 2015 edition of the Middle East Waste and Recycling show happening simultaneously with the FM EXPO at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 18 to 20 May 2015.

Jaafar Shubber, Senior Project Manager, Middle East Waste and Recycling, said: "The attendees at the Middle East Waste and Recycling exhibition will have a chance to analyse the latest technologies and industry trends, and from there make informed decisions that will help the entire sector to move forward. They can also expect important learning and networking opportunities that will surely help in their respective businesses and endeavours."

Imdaad, a leading provider of integrated facilities management solutions in the GCC will be one of the exhibitors at the event, showcasing its diverse range of sustainable FM solutions.

Mahmood Rasheed, COO, Imdaad, said: "One of our 'green' programs is the use of biofuel in six of our garbage collection trucks, which forms part of our carbon footprint reduction campaign. We are proud to say that Imdaad is the only FM Company in the UAE that uses biofuel in its waste collection vehicles. We also made heavy investments in environment-friendly technologies to promote recycling and reusing of raw materials."

Dipankar Ghosh, Partner, Regional Leader, Clean Energy & Sustainability Services, Middle East & North Africa, Ernst & Young, said: "In recent years we have seen leading jurisdictions develop regulations, tipping fees and tariffs to increase quantities of recyclable and recoverable material.  This will most certainly lead to more quality, high calorific value material on the market for treatment facility investors, thus driving market growth in the Waste to Energy field."

In 2014, over 7,500 visitors attended the Middle East Waste and Recycling trade fair, including waste managers, facilities managers, sustainability managers and recycling managers. For 2015, more than 150 exhibitors are expected to showcase their latest products, services and solutions. Complete details are available at http://www.middleeastwaste.ae/

FM EXPO 2015, co-located with Middle East Waste & Recycling and Commercial Cleaning & Hygiene, will be held from 18 - 20 May 2015 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

The three shows provide unparalleled access to industry knowledge with over 30 free-to-attend certified seminars taking place, as well as key conferences, training and live demonstrations conducted on-site.

For more information about these events, visit www.fm‐expo.com, www.middleeastwaste.ae, and www.middleeastclean.com.

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About FM EXPO
FM EXPO, now on its ninth year, brings together building owners, occupiers, FM companies, and suppliers alike, to generate new business and promote regional awareness of FM.

FM EXPO is supported by Principal Intelligence Partner, Imdaad, Innovation Sponsor, Emrill, Sustainability Sponsor Farnek, Platinum, The Smart FM Sponsor, ETA Facilities Management and by the Middle East Facility Management Association (MEFMA) and the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM).

About Middle East Waste & Recycling
Middle East Waste & Recycling will deliver waste management and recycling solutions to the region, providing a platform for manufacturers and suppliers to reach decision makers in the waste and recycling sector. The event will attract waste management professionals seeking solutions for waste minimisation, collection, treatment, disposal and recycling.

Middle East Waste & Recycling is supported by Principal Intelligence Partner, Imdaad, Innovation Sponsor, Emrill, Sustainability Sponsor Farnek, Platinum, The Smart FM Sponsor, ETA Facilities Management and by the Middle East Facility Management Association (MEFMA) and the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM).

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