The T&J high-tech domestic solid waste treatment plant, invested by Japanese investors, is expected to greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Expectation of a model project
The project of a high-tech domestic solid waste treatment plant that generates energy is T&J Green Energy Co., Ltd - a joint venture by Thuan Thanh Environment Joint Stock Company (Vietnam) and JFE Engineering Corporation (a member of the T&J Group). JFE Holding Group - Japan) - developed in Cuu Yen village, Ngu Thai commune, Thuan Thanh district, Bac Ninh province. The project has a capacity of 500 tons/day and night, a total area of 4.8 hectares, a total investment of more than 58 million USD, is expected to be completed, tested and officially put into operation in 2023.
The T&J factory will apply Japanese technology to treat and dispose of solid waste in an environmentally sound manner, contributing to avoiding problems related to soil and groundwater pollution. Waste incineration at the Plant is expected to generate 91,872 MWh of clean energy per year. The generated electricity will be sold to the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) under the mechanism of buying electricity at a preferential price for 20 years.
Key project of Bac Ninh province
T&J factory is a key project in the environmental field of Bac Ninh, applying modern and world-advanced technology. The project is completely in line with the current development trend of the province in order to thoroughly treat the generated solid waste. When the plant is put into operation, it will solve the problem of residual waste in the environment.
In fact, with about 1.4 million people and 16 industrial zones, every day, the whole province of Bac Ninh generates more than 1,000 tons of domestic solid waste, of which only 50% is treated mainly by incinerators. are inefficient and have no energy recovery or tight emission controls.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the project last weekend, Mr. Yamada Takio, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan shared that the relationship between Japan and Vietnam - an important partner in the implementation of the strategy The "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" strategy has grown strongly in recent years.
At the recent visit to Japan by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Vietnam and Japan have affirmed public-private cooperation in many fields. A joint cooperation plan to go carbon neutral by 2050 has been agreed and the two sides have awarded an agreement document.
Ambassador Yamada Takio said that the T&J Factory is a typical project for the friendship between Vietnam and Japan which is deepening. The project is expected to become a model for other localities to implement the project of burning waste to recover energy. The Japanese Government wishes to continue to support stronger projects on carbon mitigation, applying the common credit mechanism in Vietnam.
The T&J Factory Project was started from the first Japan - Vietnam Environment Week in 2019. The kick-off ceremony of the Project was held within the framework of the first Japan - Vietnam Environment Week. second and witnessed by Deputy Minister of Environment of Japan, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam.
Previously, in November 2021, in a series of investment promotion activities between the Governments of the two countries Vietnam - Japan, the project was included in the signing ceremony and awarded a memorandum of strategic cooperation between the two investors. country in the witness of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of the two countries in Tokyo (Japan).
“This is a project to generate renewable energy using the JCM mechanism of cooperation between the two countries, and I think this is a typical project for the growing friendship between Japan and Vietnam. becomes more and more profound”, emphasized Ambassador Yamada Takio.
Towards reducing carbon emissions
According to statistics of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, each year, Vietnam generates 25 million tons of domestic solid waste. Of which, 30% is burned or produced organic fertilizer, 70% is directly buried. Due to not being treated properly, waste is considered as one of the sources of risk of environmental pollution.
Vietnam's Renewable Energy Development Strategy to 2030, with a vision to 2050 approved by Decision No. 2068/QD-TTg dated November 25, 2015 aims to raise the city's waste treatment rate for for energy purposes from insignificant at present to 30% by 2020, about 70% by 2030 and most used for energy purposes by 2050.
In the Strategy for Integrated Solid Waste Management to 2025, Vietnam strives for 100% of urban solid waste, non-hazardous industrial solid waste, 50% of solid waste in rural residential areas and 50% of solid waste. Solids in craft villages are collected for recycling, reuse, energy recovery or organic fertilizer production, or treated to ensure no environmental pollution.
According to Mr. Ooka Toshitaka, Deputy Minister of the Environment of Japan, the Japanese Prime Minister affirmed that he will provide maximum support for Vietnam to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. The two sides have agreed to a joint cooperation plan towards the same direction. to this goal and to deal with climate change. Japan will support cooperation from the formulation of long-term strategies and policies to the implementation of projects within the framework of the joint credit mechanism between Japan and Vietnam.
The T&J Factory project was built with the purpose of collecting, treating and destroying non-toxic waste (including domestic waste, ordinary waste), and producing, transmitting and distributing electricity. “The project is expected to reduce about 600,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions within 15 years. We look forward to continuing to develop businesses in various parts of Vietnam and contribute to realizing a zero-carbon society,” shared Mr. Hajime Oshita, CEO of JFE Engineering Corporation.
The project is financially supported by the Government of Japan through the Joint Credit Mechanism Model Financing (JCM) Program and funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group and the World Bank Group. Main Joint Finnish - IFC for Climate Programme.
Kyle Kelhofer, IFC Country Director for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos said: “Regarding waste as a source of clean energy is the right solution to contribute to solving the country's pressing waste problem. Vietnam and support the country in its transition to a low-carbon growth trajectory”.
Furthermore, IFC's financing of a private waste treatment company will contribute to reducing the burden on the Government, promoting private investment in the development of this important infrastructure of Vietnam. .
As one of the world's largest enterprises in the field of environmental treatment, recycling and energy generation from waste, JFE Engineering Corporation has an annual revenue of about 35 billion USD. The company operates in the field of domestic waste treatment to generate electricity, participates in EPC general contractor, manages and operates large projects in the field of environmental protection and waste treatment. The company has successfully entered into joint ventures in many countries such as Italy, Germany, Malaysia, China, Singapore, Myanmar...
Nguyen Thu (baodautu.vn)