A newly completed biogas plant in Bagh-e-Ibn-e-Qasim is set to significantly reduce the city’s carbon footprint by an estimated 250 to 300 tons annually while converting organic waste into a valuable energy source.
This was informed by officialsduring a visit by Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab. He said that the 150-cubic-meter facility, constructed by the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) in District South, was lauded by the Mayor as a vital step towards sustainable waste management. He commended the project team for completing the installation within the designated timeframe.
According to Mayor Wahab, the plant is designed to process approximately 1.5 to 2 tons of organic waste each day. This daily operation yields between 120 and 150 cubic meters of biogas, a fuel source with a methane content of 55 to 65 percent.
The energy produced by the facility is equivalent to the monthly consumption of 45 to 55 LPG cylinders, offering a viable alternative energy stream. The Mayor highlighted that such initiatives are crucial for environmental protection.
In addition to energy generation, the project presents further economic and ecological advantages. It helps curtail costs associated with waste transportation and landfill usage. A key byproduct of the process is organic fertilizer, or bio-slurry, which will be used to enrich the soil in municipal parks and green belts, aiding the city’s greening efforts.
During his inspection, Mayor Wahab instructed officials to immediately begin feasibility studies for establishing large-scale biogas projects in areas with high concentrations of organic refuse, specifically mentioning Cattle Colony and Malir due to their significant livestock waste.
He emphasized that expanding waste-to-energy programs is essential for the metropolis and affirmed that municipal-level efforts to promote renewable energy will be intensified. The Mayor reiterated his objective to achieve a “clean, green, and energy-self-sufficient Karachi” through continued practical measures.