Delhi MCD Invites Tenders For New Ghazipur Waste To Energy Unit
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has initiated the tender process for establishing a new waste-to-energy facility at the Ghazipur dumpsite, one of the national capital’s largest landfills. This significant move, announced via a Notice Inviting Tenders on July 9, aims to transform a persistent environmental challenge into a sustainable energy source under a Public-Private Partnership model.
The project is structured on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) basis, inviting private developers to participate through tariff-based competitive bidding. The selected firm will be responsible for the comprehensive execution of the facility, ensuring strict compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. The Ghazipur landfill, established in 1984, has long been a source of environmental concern due to its massive accumulation of untreated waste and continues to receive thousands of metric tonnes of waste daily.
This proposed facility is part of a broader strategy to mitigate the ecological burden posed by such landfills across the city. By converting a portion of Delhi’s solid waste into usable energy, the initiative seeks to reduce dependence on dumping grounds while simultaneously generating power. An existing waste-to-energy plant at Ghazipur already processes a significant amount of waste, and this new tender signals a further push towards comprehensive waste management solutions.
The MCD has scheduled a pre-bid meeting on July 29 to discuss the project’s scope and address queries from potential developers. This proactive step underscores the city’s commitment to cleaner urban environments and a more sustainable future.
