Plastic waste conversion plant to begin operations this month
The Hindu
Located near the Kodungaiyur dumpyard, it will be used to manufacture fuel oil
The Greater Chennai Corporation has planned to promote more factories under the public-private partnership (PPP) mode to convert plastic waste to fuel oil. The first of such plants is set to launch operations this month.
The facility has been developed in Chinna Sekkadu near the Kodungaiyur dumpyard. Another plant is set to be developed in Sholinganallur. Experts have advised the setting up of at least 20 such factories after obtaining clearance from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.
The first plant will process waste using pyrolysis, a proven technology against the incineration of waste plastics. The plant has been designed and manufactured by Bioneer Green Energy, and automated by Unique Industrial Automation Pvt. Ltd., Madurai. It has been established by Entice Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd. along with the Corporation.