Sharjah, UAE: Masdar has sold its stake in the Emirates Waste-to-Energy Company to Tadweer Group, enabling a joint venture with Bee’ah to expand the Sharjah plant’s capacity from 30MW to nearly 60MW, doubling waste processing and significantly cutting carbon emissions in line with UAE net-zero ambitions.
The strategic transition in ownership of the Sharjah Waste-to-Energy Plant marks a significant development in the UAE’s sustainability and waste management sector. Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has sold its stake in the Emirates Waste-to-Energy Company to Tadweer Group. This move initiates joint ownership between Tadweer and Bee’ah, the regional leader in sustainable innovation responsible for operating the plant. The deal allows Masdar to refocus its resources on expanding its clean energy portfolio, while Tadweer Group aims to bolster its waste management operations both domestically and internationally, reinforcing its ambition to become a global leader in the field.
The Sharjah Waste-to-Energy Plant, inaugurated in 2022 as the first commercial-scale facility of its kind in the Middle East, plays a critical role in reducing landfill dependence and converting waste into clean electricity. Initially designed to generate 30 megawatts of power by processing 300,000 to 375,000 tonnes of solid municipal waste annually, it produces enough electricity to power approximately 28,000 homes. The plant contributes significantly to Sharjah’s zero-waste city objective, achieving a remarkable 90% landfill waste diversion rate in its first year of operation—a regional record that aligns with the UAE’s broader goals for sustainability and net-zero emissions by 2050.
Under the renewed partnership, Tadweer Group and Bee’ah plan a major expansion, aiming to more than double the plant’s capacity from 30 megawatts to nearly 60 megawatts. This expansion will enable the facility to process up to 600,000 tonnes of hard-to-recycle waste each year, while reducing carbon emissions by half—displacing up to one million tonnes of CO₂ annually. The plant has already reached substantial milestones, having processed over 500,000 tonnes of waste since its opening, offsetting 750,000 tonnes of carbon emissions, recovering 2,000 tonnes of metal, and delivering 300 million kWh of electricity to Sharjah’s public grid. It reflects a high operational safety standard and underpins the UAE’s ambitious clean energy targets.
This transition brings together Tadweer’s extensive experience in waste management with Bee’ah’s innovation in sustainable operations to enhance the plant’s efficiency and explore future projects. Mohammed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar, expressed pride in the role the plant has played in supporting the UAE’s waste management sector and confidence that Tadweer and Bee’ah will continue to build on this foundation. Tadweer Group’s Managing Director and CEO, Eng. Ali Al Dhaheri, emphasised that acquiring this advanced facility will strengthen Tadweer’s capabilities and elevate its role in transforming waste into sustainable energy globally. Meanwhile, Bee’ah’s CEO and Vice Chairman Khaled Al Huraimel thanked Masdar for its partnership and looked forward to a new chapter of growth with Tadweer, reinforcing the plant’s role as a pioneer in the region’s waste-to-energy sector.
As the UAE continues championing renewable energy and sustainable development, this partnership embodies a collaborative approach to achieve transformative impact. The expansion and operational improvements planned at the Sharjah Waste-to-Energy Plant exemplify how innovation and strategic collaboration can reduce environmental footprints while contributing to economic growth. With the waste-to-energy sector poised for further growth, this joint venture signals a strong commitment to embedding sustainability at the core of the UAE’s energy and environmental policies.
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- https://www.skynewsarabia.com/business/1808897-%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B9-%D8%AD%D8%B5%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%A7-%D9%85%D8%AD%D8%B7%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%82%D8%A9-%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD-%D8%AA%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%B1 – Please view link – unable to able to access data
- https://www.beeahgroup.com/beeah-and-masdar-announce-phase-two-expansion-of-sharjah-waste-to-energy-plant-doubling-capacity-and-clean-energy-contributions/ – BEEAH and Masdar have announced the Phase Two expansion of the Sharjah Waste to Energy plant, aiming to double its capacity from 30 MW to nearly 60 MW. This expansion will process up to 600,000 tonnes of hard-to-recycle waste annually and displace up to 1 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year. The plant, inaugurated in 2022, is the first commercial-scale waste-to-energy facility in the Middle East and contributes to Sharjah’s goal of becoming a zero-waste city by diverting waste from landfills and generating clean energy.
- https://emirateswte.ae/projects/sharjah-waste-to-energy-facility/ – The Sharjah Waste to Energy plant, a collaboration between BEEAH and Masdar, processes 300,000 tonnes of waste annually, generating 30 MW of low-carbon electricity sufficient to power 28,000 homes. Inaugurated in 2022, it is the first plant of its kind in the UAE and contributes to a 90% landfill waste diversion rate in Sharjah, moving closer to achieving total waste diversion and supporting the UAE’s clean energy targets.
- https://www.beeahgroup.com/sharjah-waste-to-energy-plant-achieves-major-milestones-towards-zero-waste-net-zero-emissions-in-first-year-of-operations/ – In its first year of operation, the Sharjah Waste to Energy plant processed over 100,000 tonnes of waste, offsetting 150,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions and generating enough energy to power over 2,000 homes annually. Sharjah achieved a 90% landfill waste diversion rate, setting a new Middle East record. The plant supports the UAE’s goal of diverting 75% of solid waste from landfills and contributes to the country’s net-zero emissions target by 2050.
- https://www.wam.ae/en/article/b5ykyvj-sharjah-waste-energy-facility-processes-500000 – The Sharjah Waste to Energy facility has processed 500,000 tonnes of waste since its inauguration in 2023, marking a significant milestone in Sharjah’s journey towards zero-waste and net-zero emissions. The facility has offset 750,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, recovered 2,000 tonnes of metal, and exported 300 million kWh of electricity to the public grid, aligning with the UAE’s clean energy targets and demonstrating high operational safety standards.
- https://www.skynewsarabia.com/business/1808897-%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B9-%D8%AD%D8%B5%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%A7-%D9%85%D8%AD%D8%B7%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%82%D8%A9-%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD-%D8%AA%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%B1 – Masdar has sold its stake in the Sharjah Waste to Energy plant to Tadweer Group, marking the beginning of joint ownership with Bee’ah. This strategic move allows Masdar to focus on expanding its clean energy projects, while Tadweer Group aims to enhance its waste management operations in the UAE and internationally. The partnership between Tadweer Group and Bee’ah will operate the plant and plan future projects to increase capacity and reduce emissions, supporting the UAE’s sustainability goals.
- https://masdar.ae/en/renewables/our-projects/sharjah-waste-to-energy-project – Masdar, in partnership with Bee’ah, has developed the Sharjah Waste to Energy plant, which processes over 37.5 tonnes of municipal solid waste per hour to generate 30 MW of electricity, supplying the Sharjah electricity grid. The plant diverts more than 300,000 tonnes of solid municipal waste from landfills each year, contributing to the UAE’s goal of diverting 75% of solid waste from landfills and supporting the country’s net-zero emissions target by 2050.
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The narrative presents recent developments regarding the Sharjah Waste-to-Energy Plant, including Masdar’s sale of its stake to Tadweer Group and the planned expansion of the plant. The earliest known publication date of similar content is January 15, 2025, when BEEAH and Masdar announced Phase Two expansion plans for the plant. ([beeahgroup.com](https://www.beeahgroup.com/beeah-and-masdar-announce-phase-two-expansion-of-sharjah-waste-to-energy-plant-doubling-capacity-and-clean-energy-contributions/?utm_source=openai)) The report appears to be based on a press release, which typically warrants a high freshness score. However, the absence of specific dates and figures in the provided text makes it challenging to assess the freshness accurately. The lack of specific dates and figures in the provided text makes it challenging to assess the freshness accurately. The absence of specific dates and figures in the provided text makes it challenging to assess the freshness accurately.
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The claims regarding the sale of Masdar’s stake in the Sharjah Waste-to-Energy Plant to Tadweer Group and the planned expansion of the plant are plausible and align with previous announcements. However, the lack of specific dates and figures in the provided text makes it challenging to assess the plausibility accurately.
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The narrative presents recent developments regarding the Sharjah Waste-to-Energy Plant, including Masdar’s sale of its stake to Tadweer Group and the planned expansion of the plant. However, the lack of specific dates and figures in the provided text makes it challenging to assess the freshness, originality, and reliability accurately. Further verification is needed to confirm the details and assess the credibility of the report.
