Mayor emphasises importance of waste-to-energy projects for Karachi

Karachi: Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab visited the Biogas Plant established at Bagh Ibne Qasim in the city’s Clifton area, where he reviewed the operational process of converting organic waste into clean energy.

He was accompanied by Managing Director of the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB), Mr. Tariq Ali Nizamani, along with senior officials from the district administration.

During the visit, the Mayor observed the complete waste-to-energy process and was briefed on the plant’s operational capacity and environmental benefits. The biogas plant has a gas production capacity of 150 cubic meters and processes up to two tons of organic waste daily, marking a significant milestone in Karachi’s journey toward sustainable solid waste management.

Speaking on the occasion, Mayor Wahab stated that waste-to-energy initiatives are the need of the hour for a megacity like Karachi. “This biogas plant is a practical example of how innovative solutions can address waste management challenges while promoting clean and renewable energy,” he said.

The Mayor highlighted that the plant produces biogas equivalent to 55 LPG cylinders per day, contributing directly to clean energy generation and reducing reliance on conventional fuels. He further added that the project will help reduce approximately 300 tons of carbon emissions annually, playing an important role in environmental protection and climate resilience.

Mayor Wahab appreciated the District South team and the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board for completing the project within the stipulated time, calling it a model initiative that should be replicated in other districts of the city. He also lauded the provision of organic compost generated by the plant, which is being utilized for parks and green belts, thereby supporting urban greenery and sustainable landscaping.

“This project will also help reduce expenses related to waste transportation and landfill dumping, which is both economically and environmentally beneficial,” he noted.

Reiterating his vision for the city, the Mayor said, “A clean, green, and energy self-reliant Karachi is our ultimate goal. Projects like this biogas plant bring us one step closer to that vision.”