Completed projects
Waste to Energy Plant in Mon State, Myanmar
Waste to Energy Plant in Mon State, Myanmar
Funded by: PPP financing (Public–Private Partnership)
Project period: 2019–2022
Partners:
- Delco Ltd (Myanmar)
- Mon State Authorities
- Selected Finnish technology and engineering companies
Project overview
DME coordinated and delivered a comprehensive feasibility study for a Waste-to-Energy (WtE) facility in Mon State, Myanmar.
The assignment integrated resource scouting, techno-economic assessment (TEA), and life-cycle-based (LCA-informed) GHG modelling to evaluate the viability of converting municipal waste streams into energy.
Resource Scouting and Project Development
- Quantification and characterisation of municipal waste streams
- Supply reliability and logistics assessment
- Site and infrastructure evaluation
- Stakeholder coordination
This phase established the technical basis for plant sizing and overall project feasibility.
Techno-Economic Assessment (TEA)
The assessment included:
- Technology screening and plant configuration analysis
- Capacity and energy output modelling
- CAPEX and OPEX estimation
- Financial modelling and sensitivity analysis
- Risk identification and optimisation pathways
The TEA provided an investment-grade evaluation of technical and economic feasibility.
Climate and GHG Impact Assessment
DME conducted a life-cycle-based (LCA-informed) GHG assessment to quantify net climate impacts.
The analysis incorporated:
- Direct operational emissions
- Avoided landfill methane emissions
- Fossil fuel displacement through electricity generation
- Transport-related emissions
Scenario-based modelling quantified net CO₂e impacts under alternative operational and energy substitution assumptions.
Financial Negotiation and Stakeholder Support
DME supported the project development process through:
- Preparation of financial and technical documentation
- Climate impact inputs for investor discussions
- Support during financial structuring and negotiations
- Coordination between international partners
Moreover, the new REDIII directive treats all wood-based energy sources equally, without distinguishing between high-value and low-value applications. This regulatory approach may inadvertently discourage innovation in high-value utilization pathways, such as advanced materials or bio-based chemicals.
DME’s Role
- Overall project coordination
- Resource scouting and feasibility groundwork
- Techno-economic assessment (TEA)
- Life-cycle-based GHG modelling
- Scenario and sensitivity analysis
- Financial documentation and negotiation support
Outcome
Completed in 2022, the study delivered an integrated technical, economic, and climate impact assessment supporting strategic decision-making on sustainable waste infrastructure development in Mon State.
The project demonstrated how Waste-to-Energy systems can contribute to improved waste management and regional emission reduction strategies.