$153 mln waste-to-energy plant project breaks ground in northern Vietnam

A waste-to-energy plant broke ground in Hung Yen province, northern Vietnam on Friday, with a total investment of about VND4 trillion ($152.56 million).

Covering about 7 hectares in Doan Dao commune, the plant is scheduled to be put into operation in Q2/2027, processing 1,600 tons of waste per day while generating 40 MW of electricity.

The project is invested in by China’s CNTY-EUZY Group through Thien Y-Huy Anh Environment Energy JSC, aiming to gradually address the province’s waste treatment needs through modern and environmentally friendly solutions.

It uses Belgium’s Waterleau mechanical grate incineration technology, one of the most advanced waste treatment solutions, meeting stringent environmental standards set by both Europe and Vietnam.

The technology enables the efficient treatment of large volumes of waste while harnessing heat generated during incineration to produce electricity, helping turn waste into a source of clean energy.

CNTY-EUZY, founded in the 1990s, is now among the world’s leading urban environmental groups, operating in 37 countries and territories and ranking third globally in waste treatment and urban environmental services.

In Vietnam, it has developed many waste treatment projects, including waste-to-energy plants in Hanoi, Phu Tho, Hai Duong, and Hung Yen in the north, Thanh Hoa in the central region, and Ho Chi Minh City in the south.

The current Hung Yen province, about 55 km from the center of Hanoi, was formed following the merger of Hung Yen and Thai Binh province last July. The merger of has consolidated Hung Yen's position as one of the major industrial hubs in northern Vietnam.

However, alongside rapid urbanization and economic development, the volume of solid waste in Hung Yen has continued to rise, creating an urgent need for modern, efficient and environmentally friendly waste treatment solutions.