NASA Image: Smoke from the fire which broke out on 28 Jan 2016 at the Deonar dumping ground, Mumbai
A WtE plant is currently being set up at the Deonar landfill in Mumbai, Maharashtra. As further reported, the 360 tpd facility is being set up by Waste Management Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Re Sustainability.
According to the report, turnkey contractor is Pune-based company Uttamenergy Limited, while ownership and operation will remain with Re Sustainability. Uttamenergy is holding a TEPC contract (technology, engineering, procurement and construction).
More than 90% of the plant components would be manufactured in India, as further stated. The source does not comment on the exact time schedule of this project.