KUALA SELANGOR, June 12 — The Jeram 1 Waste-to-Energy Plant (WTE1) is being monitored by the Environment Department (DOE) to ensure all environmental parameters comply with established standards, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.
He added that the monitoring system at the WTE1 control room is directly linked to DOE, allowing the federal agency to keep an eye on operations and emission levels.
He said this reflects the state’s commitment to ensuring operations comply with environmental guidelines set by the authorities, adding that WTE1 has met all required conditions since operations began last month.
“We are bound by DOE guidelines. In fact, we have consistently complied with all the set criteria. What is happening here is that the data displayed on the screens (in the plant control room) is also being transmitted live under DOE supervision.
“The DOE is fully aware of this site, and there are specific requirements such as combustion limits to prevent the spread of dioxins and measures to prevent dust emissions, and all of these are part of our standards.
“So far, after a month of operation, I can say everything is performing at an excellent capacity. In fact, our energy production has reached 100 per cent,” he said after officiating the launch of WTE1 at the Integrated Solid Waste Management Centre (ISWMC) in Jeram here today.
Amirudin said environmental safety and compliance will remain a priority throughout the plant’s operation.
“We are very transparent, and we will strive to meet these criteria as best as possible. It is not about boasting that we are ‘perfect’, but so far, in the first month, our energy production capacity has reached almost 100 per cent.
“Our environmental controls have reached the required standards, and safety remains a top priority for the entire team involved... We will remain vigilant to ensure everything is optimal,” he said.
WTE1, which achieved its Commercial Operation Date on May 13, was wholly developed by Worldwide Holdings Bhd, a subsidiary of the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS).
The plant can process 1,500 tonnes of solid waste per day and generate up to 26MW of electricity, enough to power at least 26,000 homes depending on individual consumption patterns.
