The Sevia-China Harbour-Orchard consortium formally proposed generating 30 to 40 megawatts of electricity from municipal garbage at the Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) office in Tigerpass on Tuesday. The joint initiative intends to deploy advanced technology to process urban refuse into sustainable energy.

Delegates, including the heads of Sevia’s South Asia division, China Harbour Bangladesh, and Orchard Developers and Construction, detailed their operational credentials to local officials. The corporate group has constructed and currently manages 41 modern waste-based power plants across China. Their prospective Chattogram installation aims to replicate this proven model by simultaneously managing urban waste and producing energy.

Chattogram generates massive daily refuse volumes, straining the commercial centre’s municipal disposal systems. Integrating eco-friendly generation mechanisms offers a practical strategy to resolve urban sanitation deficits while diversifying the regional power grid. Both parties are now pursuing detailed technical evaluations and feasibility checks to advance the operational framework.

Mayor Dr Shahadat Hossain evaluated the submission alongside CCC Chief Conservancy Officer Captain Ikhtiar Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury. The mayor stipulated that comprehensive technical, economic, and environmental reviews will precede any final approvals to safeguard city dwellers. “Through proper management, this waste can become a resource instead of a burden on the environment,” Hossain stated.