Imdaad, one of the largest integrated facilities management companies in the Middle East, has set up an innovative refuse-derived fuel (RDF) plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The newly built waste-to-fuel treatment plant has been established at the company’s state-of-the-art material recovery facility, FARZ, in the National Industries Park.

The advanced RDF plant possesses the capacity to treat 300 tons of incombustible and unrecyclable waste and convert it into clean energy suitable for industrial use and manufacturing processes. This will empower Imdaad and FARZ to divert a significant amount of municipal solid waste from landfills, aligning with the UAE’s larger environmental mission.

Established in 2020, FARZ can treat 1,200 tons of waste per day, of which 50 percent are reclaimed as recyclable valuables. However, the remaining waste refuse is directed to the landfill. With the establishment of the advanced RDF facility at FARZ, the remnants of the recycled waste can now be converted into clean energy to power various industries.

The clean energy generated can either be used to power the plant or easily be stored, transported, and supplied to power other industries, such as cement factories as an alternative to coal and other fossil fuels. Through these efforts, Imdaad continues to solidify its position as technology-driven leader within the waste management sector, contributing to environmental protection and sustainable economic growth.