Recently, a consortium formed by China Engineering Consulting Group International Engineering International Co., Ltd. Of China Energy Engineering Co., Ltd. (CEEC-CPECC Int) and Northwest Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd.(CEEC-NWEPDI) signed an EPC contract for a 10 MW waste-to-energy project with Billingham Energy Ltd. in the UK, marking a successful entry into the European market.

The project is located in Billingham, northeast of England, and will feature a waste incineration furnace capable of processing 420 tons of waste per day, an 11.5 MW steam turbine generator set, as well as a waste heat boiler, flue gas purification system, air-cooled island, and other auxiliary systems.

The project plans to utilize advanced water-cooled grate incineration technology, allowing for the incineration of up to 420 tons of RDF (refuse-derived fuel, which is a solid fuel made from processed waste through sorting, shredding, aluminum and iron removal, further shredding, air classification, compression, and drying). The heat generated from the combustion of RDF will convert water into steam to drive the generator set. At the same time, the flue gases produced from the incineration will be rigorously treated by the flue gas purification system to ensure compliance with UK environmental emission standards.

The project is designed to operate for 8,000 hours annually, processing 140,000 tons of RDF each year, which is expected to reduce approximately 200,000 tons of municipal solid waste in the surrounding cities. Compared to traditional landfill methods, the waste-to-energy approach is anticipated to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 130,000 tons annually.

Upon completion, the project will meet the annual electricity demand of approximately 10,000 households, providing strong support for the optimization of the local energy structure. Additionally, the construction of the project will transform urban waste into clean energy, achieving a reduction, harmless treatment, and resource utilization of waste, thereby alleviating the pressure of landfill occupation and environmental pollution, and offering significant support for the local sustainable development.

The project's construction closely integrates green environmental technology with international market demands, showcasing the technical strength and cooperative capabilities of Chinese enterprises in the environmental protection field. This will effectively enhance the influence of Chinese companies in the European market. Furthermore, as an important achievement in CEEC's efforts to expand into the European market, this project will serve as a model for Sino-British cooperation in the fields of environmental protection and energy, providing a positive demonstration for global waste management and renewable energy development.