World Power PlantsWorld Power Plants

Tuas South WTE Incineration Plant Singapore80 MW Waste

Waste

Tuas South WTE Incineration Plant Singapore is a waste power plant located in Singapore. It has an installed capacity of 80 MW generated from waste energy.

Capacity
80 MW
Commissioning Year
2009

17 years old

Owner
NEA
Location
1.2959°, 103.6205°

Singapore, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 1.295900, 103.620500
Open in Google Maps
Carbon Footprint330 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
161.9 Kt
491 GWh/year × 330 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
2.75 Mt
Over 17 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2034
8 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
35.2K
cars per year
21.6K
homes per year
7.4M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Waste
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Singapore
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

SingaporeEnergy Profile

14
Total Stations
13.7 GW
Total Capacity
GasOilWaste
Top Fuels

Waste Power Generation: Harnessing Refuse for Renewable Energy

Waste power generation, also known as waste-to-energy (WtE), is an innovative method of converting municipal solid waste into electricity or heat. This process typically involves the combustion of waste materials in a controlled environment, where energy is released and captured to produce power. Currently, there are 1,068 waste power plants operating across 18 countries, with a total installed capacity of 14.7 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads with 541 plants generating approximately 9.8 GW, followed by the United Kingdom with 329 plants at 1.9 GW, and Germany with 66 plants producing 1.6 GW. Other nations like Spain and Belgium contribute smaller capacities, with 15 and 8 plants respectively.

See Incorrect or Missing Data?

Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power station data accurate and up-to-date.