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Senoko WTE Incineration Plant Singapore56 MW Waste

Waste

Senoko WTE Incineration Plant Singapore is a 56 MW waste-fired power plant in Singapore. Ranked #2 of 3 waste plants in Singapore, Senoko's 56 MW accounts for 35.44% of the country's total waste capacity of 158 MW. The largest waste plant in Singapore is Tuas South WTE Incineration Plant at 80 MW, making Senoko 1.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Tanjung Bin power station (3244 MW, Coal), Stesen Janakuasa Tanjung Bin (3100 MW, Coal), and Senoko I-VII CCGT Power Plants (2807 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the northern region of Singapore, approximately 20 km from the city center.

Capacity
56 MW
Commissioning Year
2009

17 years old

Owner
Senoko Energy Pte Ltd
Location
1.4624°, 103.7950°

Singapore, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 1.462400, 103.795000
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Carbon Footprint330 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
113.3 Kt
343 GWh/year × 330 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
1.93 Mt
Over 17 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2034
8 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
24.6K
cars per year
15.1K
homes per year
5.2M
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 Plant Database

SingaporeEnergy Profile

14
Total Plants
13.7 GW
Total Capacity
GasOilWaste
Top Fuels

Waste as a Power Generation Energy Source: An Overview

Waste power generation, also known as waste-to-energy (WtE), is an innovative approach that transforms municipal solid waste into electricity and heat through various technological processes. As of now, there are approximately 1,068 waste power plants operating across 18 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of around 14.7 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads the way with 541 plants generating 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 notable contributors include Spain and Belgium, with 15 and 8 plants respectively, though their capacities are comparatively lower.

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