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IRE’s Proposed 60MW Biomass Waste-to-Energy Project: Transforming Lagos’s Waste into Clean Energy.
Welcome to the official page for International Reliance Energy & Allied Services Ltd (IRE)’s landmark 60MW Biomass Waste-to-Energy (WtE) project in Lagos, Nigeria. This initiative will revolutionize how Lagos manages its municipal solid waste while addressing the city’s persistent energy shortages. Below, you’ll find detailed information about the project, its technology, impacts, timeline, and opportunities for partnership.
Collaborative Engineering
Developed in partnership with global technology experts and local agencies, the project unites innovation and experience to redefine waste-to-energy in Africa.
Future-Ready Infrastructure
Designed for scalability, the Lagos facility sets a new standard for renewable infrastructure—ready to expand across Nigeria and beyond as a model of sustainable urban power.
Intelligent Waste Conversion
Transforming municipal solid waste into clean, renewable energy using advanced pyrolysis technology. Turning Lagos’s biggest environmental challenge into sustainable power for the future.
Seamless System Integration
Our process connects every stage—from waste collection to power generation—through intelligent, automated systems that maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
Our Story
The Challenge: Waste and Energy Crisis in Lagos
Lagos, Africa’s most populous city, generates over 13,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste every day. This volume overwhelms landfills, pollutes the environment, and poses serious public health risks. At the same time, unstable electricity supply slows economic growth, disrupts industries, and affects millions of households.
IRE is converting these twin challenges into opportunities by transforming waste into firm, clean, and reliable power—delivering a sustainable solution with lasting environmental, social, and economic benefits.
Our Solution: 60MW Waste-to-Energy Facility
Located at Elerangbe, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, our state-of-the-art facility will process approximately 2,500 tonnes of waste daily, representing about 19% of Lagos’s total output. Using Pyrolator technology—a proprietary pyrolysis-based thermal process—we will convert municipal solid waste and other biomass (including sewage bio-solids, agricultural waste, food waste, industrial residues, and animal waste) into methane-rich syngas for power generation, alongside partially activated carbon for industrial applications.
With an installed capacity of 80.983MW and 60.737MW available at commencement, the plant will deliver reliable baseload electricity into the Lagos grid—enough to power homes, stabilize industries, and support the city’s growth.
How It Works
Pyrolator technology applies advanced pyrolysis to decompose waste in a controlled, oxygen-free environment. The process is efficient, clean, and environmentally safe.
Collection and Sorting
Waste is collected in partnership with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), then sorted to remove recyclables and prepare feedstock.
Conversion:
Waste is thermally decomposed, producing methane-rich syngas and partially activated carbon.
Byproduct Utilization
Activated carbon is repurposed for applications in agriculture, water treatment, and industry, reinforcing a circular economy model.
Syngas powers turbines to generate electricity, which is fed directly into the grid.
KEY BENEFITS
Environmental Impact
Diverts ~95% of processed waste from landfills.
Cuts greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 200,000 metric tons CO₂ equivalent annually.
Establishes Lagos as a continental leader in sustainable urban development.
Economic Growth
Generates hundreds of direct jobs at the facility, with thousands more indirectly across waste collection, logistics, engineering, and supply chains.
Attracts foreign investment and supports local manufacturing of green technologies.
Provides stable electricity to strengthen industries and boost productivity.
Environmental Impact
Diverts ~95% of processed waste from landfills.
Cuts greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 200,000 metric tons CO₂ equivalent annually.
Establishes Lagos as a continental leader in sustainable urban development.
PROJECT TIMELINE
2025
Planning & Approvals: (PPA, EIA, LASERC licensing, and TCN grid evacuation approval in progress).
Early 2026
Groundbreaking
2026
2027
Construction Phase
2028
Commissioning & Operations: with phased ramp-up to full 60.737MW capacity.
Partnerships and Funding
IRE is working in partnership with the Lagos State Government and LAWMA to ensure alignment with the state’s environmental and energy strategies. International partners, including technology providers and EPC contractors, IRE has also secured Jiangsu Tianhong Power Company Ltd. as a core technical partner, strengthening the project’s engineering depth and technology integration. The project also has Nuitech Energy, a Chinese based company as it’s EPC Contactor and they will supply the advanced pyrolysis technology used to convert plastic waste into pyro-gas and pyro-oil for power generation.
The will project will require millions of dollars in total investment, sourced from private investors, development banks, and sustainability-focused funds. Discussions are ongoing with multiple financial and technical partners to ensure full-scale delivery.
About Our 60MW Power Plant
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Find answers to commonly asked questions about our products and services.
What types of waste will be processed?
Primarily municipal solid waste, complemented by sewage bio-solids, agricultural residues, food and industrial waste, and animal waste. Hazardous waste will not be included.
Is the technology safe?
Yes. Pyrolator technology is designed to minimize emissions, operate under international environmental standards, and ensure safe, efficient energy conversion.
How will this impact local communities?
Communities will benefit through job creation, reliable power supply, reduced landfill exposure, and skills development via training initiatives
Can this be replicated elsewhere?
Absolutely. The Lagos project is a flagship model designed for scalability across other Nigerian states and African cities.
What happens to the ash or other solid residues from the process?
The system is designed for near-zero waste output. Any inert ash or solid residue produced after energy generation is collected and processed for safe reuse or disposal. In many cases, these residues can be converted into construction materials or used in road base applications, ensuring that even byproducts contribute to a sustainable circular economy.
Get Involved
Together, let’s power Nigeria’s future, one community at a time.
At IRE, we believe waste is not the end of the cycle—it is the beginning of a brighter, cleaner tomorrow. Join us in building a sustainable Lagos.