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Askar Project

Manama, Bahrain

2024 - Ongoing

Air QualityLandfillRenewable EnergyWaste Management

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Project Description

Approach Words: Comprehensive Management, Sustainability, Urban Resilience

Public Policy Instruments: Financial Mechanism, Physical Intervention, Planning, Regulatory

The Askar Waste-to-Energy Project, located at the Askar landfill site in Southern Bahrain,¹ is a pioneering initiative that aims to convert solid waste into energy, thereby extending the operational life of the Askar landfill and offering a renewable source of power.²
The vision of the Askar Waste-to-Energy Project is to “establish a sustainable waste management system that efficiently manages municipal solid waste and generates renewable energy”.³ The project seeks to treat 390,000 tons of solid waste annually through incineration, generating 25 MW of power to be fed into the national grid.⁴ This approach aims to ease solid waste management in Manama, the capital city, while offering an alternative method for generating power nationwide.⁵ ⁶

Title: The position of Askar within Bahrain.

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Title: Askar Landfill, the all-time primary dump site for the wastes in Bahrain.

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Title: The position of Askar within Bahrain.

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Title: Askar Landfill, the all-time primary dump site for the wastes in Bahrain.

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To implement this vision, the project is structured as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) venture operating under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model.⁷ This collaborative framework involves collaboration between the Bahrain government and private companies, utilizing landfill gas extraction and incineration technology to release stored energy from municipal solid waste.⁸ ⁹
The project emphasizes values such as environmental sustainability, resource conservation, and public health protection. By transforming waste into energy, the Askar Waste-to-Energy Project will reduce waste volume, generate renewable energy, and mitigate the environmental impact of waste disposal.¹⁰ ¹¹
The master plan will emphasize the deployment of advanced waste treatment technologies, promoting collaboration between public and private sectors, and ensuring strict compliance with environmental regulations. This integrated approach will enhance waste management efficiency and contribute to Bahrain’s sustainable development goals.¹² ¹³
The primary beneficiaries of the Askar Waste-to-Energy Project are the residents of Bahrain, particularly those in the capital city, Manama. The project will improve waste management, reduce environmental pollution, and provide a reliable source of renewable energy, benefiting both locals and the broader community.¹⁴ ¹⁵

Owner/Developer (Public)

Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning ²³

Owner/Developer

Cnim ²⁴

Consultant/Designer

Mott MacDonald ²⁵

Funder

Cnim ²⁶

Contractor/Implementer

Cnim ²⁷

Owner/Developer (Public)

Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning ²³

Owner/Developer

Cnim ²⁴

Contractor/Implementer

Cnim ²⁷

Funder

Cnim ²⁶

Consultant/Designer

Mott MacDonald ²⁵

Developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with financing arranged by the French developer Cnim,¹⁶ the project is owned by Bahrain’s Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning, private waste management contractors, and UK-based consultancy firms.¹⁷ ¹⁸
The Askar Waste-to-Energy Project, currently at the announced stage, will begin construction in 2025 and is expected to start commercial operations by 2026.¹⁹ ²⁰ The project will operate under a 25-year BOT contract, with ongoing monitoring and evaluation to ensure compliance with environmental and operational standards.²¹ ²²

Project Link, Endnotes and References

Project Link

https://www.power-technology.com/marketdata/power-plant-profile-askar-waste-to-energy-project-bahrain/

Endnotes

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References

Askar Waste to Energy Facility. (n.d.). BNC. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.bncnetwork.net/project/Askar-Waste-to-Energy-Facility/MzY3NjQ=
Zafar, S. (2023, August 11). Solid Waste Management in Bahrain | ECOMENA. EcoMENA. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.ecomena.org/solid-waste-bahrain/
Askar Waste to Energy Facility. (n.d.). BNC. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.bncnetwork.net/project/Askar-Waste-to-Energy-Facility/MzY3NjQ=
Zafar, S. (2023, August 11). Solid Waste Management in Bahrain | ECOMENA. EcoMENA. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.ecomena.org/solid-waste-bahrain/
Zafar, S. (2023, August 11). Solid Waste Management in Bahrain | ECOMENA. EcoMENA. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.ecomena.org/solid-waste-bahrain/
Power plant profile: Askar Waste-to-Energy Project, Bahrain. (2021, December 1). Power Technology. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.power-technology.com/marketdata/power-plant-profile-askar-waste-to-energy-project-bahrain/
Zafar, S. (2023, August 11). Solid Waste Management in Bahrain | ECOMENA. EcoMENA. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.ecomena.org/solid-waste-bahrain/
Power plant profile: Askar Waste-to-Energy Project, Bahrain. (2021, December 1). Power Technology. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.power-technology.com/marketdata/power-plant-profile-askar-waste-to-energy-project-bahrain/
Askar Waste to Energy Facility. (n.d.). BNC. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.bncnetwork.net/project/Askar-Waste-to-Energy-Facility/MzY3NjQ=
Zafar, S. (2023, August 11). Solid Waste Management in Bahrain | ECOMENA. EcoMENA. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.ecomena.org/solid-waste-bahrain/
French company wins Bahrain waste-to-energy project | MEED. (2010, August 29). MEED. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.meed.com/french-company-wins-bahrain-waste-to-energy-project/
Zafar, S. (2023, August 11). Solid Waste Management in Bahrain | ECOMENA. EcoMENA. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.ecomena.org/solid-waste-bahrain/
Askar Waste to Energy Facility. (n.d.). BNC. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.bncnetwork.net/project/Askar-Waste-to-Energy-Facility/MzY3NjQ=
Zafar, S. (2023, August 11). Solid Waste Management in Bahrain | ECOMENA. EcoMENA. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.ecomena.org/solid-waste-bahrain/
French company wins Bahrain waste-to-energy project | MEED. (2010, August 29). MEED. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.meed.com/french-company-wins-bahrain-waste-to-energy-project/
French company wins Bahrain waste-to-energy project | MEED. (2010, August 29). MEED. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.meed.com/french-company-wins-bahrain-waste-to-energy-project/
Power plant profile: Askar Waste-to-Energy Project, Bahrain. (2021, December 1). Power Technology. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.power-technology.com/marketdata/power-plant-profile-askar-waste-to-energy-project-bahrain/
French company wins Bahrain waste-to-energy project | MEED. (2010, August 29). MEED. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.meed.com/french-company-wins-bahrain-waste-to-energy-project/
Power plant profile: Askar Waste-to-Energy Project, Bahrain. (2021, December 1). Power Technology. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.power-technology.com/marketdata/power-plant-profile-askar-waste-to-energy-project-bahrain/
Askar Waste to Energy Facility. (n.d.). BNC. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.bncnetwork.net/project/Askar-Waste-to-Energy-Facility/MzY3NjQ=
Zafar, S. (2023, August 11). Solid Waste Management in Bahrain | ECOMENA. EcoMENA. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.ecomena.org/solid-waste-bahrain/
French company wins Bahrain waste-to-energy project | MEED. (2010, August 29). MEED. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.meed.com/french-company-wins-bahrain-waste-to-energy-project/
Power plant profile: Askar Waste-to-Energy Project, Bahrain. (2021, December 1). Power Technology. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.power-technology.com/marketdata/power-plant-profile-askar-waste-to-energy-project-bahrain/
French company wins Bahrain waste-to-energy project | MEED. (2010, August 29). MEED. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.meed.com/french-company-wins-bahrain-waste-to-energy-project/
Projects, S. (2020, March 16). Mott MacDonald submits the lowest bid for Bahrain’s Waste to Energy Project consultancy services. SaudiGulf Projects. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.saudigulfprojects.com/2020/03/mott-macdonald-submits-the-lowest-bid-for-bahrains-waste-to-energy-project-consultancy-services/
French company wins Bahrain waste-to-energy project | MEED. (2010, August 29). MEED. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.meed.com/french-company-wins-bahrain-waste-to-energy-project/
French company wins Bahrain waste-to-energy project | MEED. (2010, August 29). MEED. Retrieved March 4, 2025, from https://www.meed.com/french-company-wins-bahrain-waste-to-energy-project/

Askar Project

Manama, Bahrain

2024 - Ongoing

Project Description

Project Link, Endnotes and References

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