Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines – UAE Chapter (IIEE-UAE) history today (February 15, 2025) with an extraordinary tour of the world’s largest Waste-to-Energy facility. This event was held in collaboration with the Shou’alah Waste-to-Energy Plant, marking a significant milestone in sustainability and innovation.

Initially, a pre-plant tour was conducted by Shou’alah engineer and a member of IIEE-UAE Engr. Gilbert Alquiros. The Pre-plant tour was conducted last February 13, 2025 from 7pm to 8pm through zoom platform.

The Actual tour took place today (February 15, 2025) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Shou’alah plant Warsan 2, Dubai, UAE. It was attended by 13 IIEE-UAE members, all of whom were left in awe by the scale and potential of the cutting-edge technologies employed in the plant’s operation. The Shou’alah facility, which is renowned for its ability to convert municipal waste into clean energy, is leading the charge toward a greener future.

The facility, which spans over several acres, has an incredible capacity to process over 5,200 tons of waste daily equivalent to 1000 truckload of waste, transforming it into renewable energy that powers thousands of homes across the region and approximately the plant is designed to deliver 200 MW of electricity. Attendees were guided through various sections of the plant, from waste sorting and pre-treatment areas to the heart of the facility – the high-tech combustion chambers where waste is converted into electricity.

The tour was organized as part of IIEE-UAE’s ongoing efforts to foster innovation in the energy sector and to provide hands-on learning experiences for professionals in the field. The members were particularly impressed by the plant’s advanced emission-control systems, which ensure that the energy conversion process remains environmentally friendly and efficient.

The Shou’alah Waste-to-Energy Plant, in its role as a leader in the renewable energy sector, also shared insights into the economic and environmental benefits of such operations, highlighting its vital role in reducing landfill use and greenhouse gas emissions.

This collaborative event has provided IIEE-UAE members with valuable insights into the future of energy generation and solid waste management. With the plant’s innovative approach to recycling waste into power, the tour underscored the UAE’s commitment to sustainable energy and environmental stewardship.

For IIEE-UAE, today’s event was not just a tour, but a powerful demonstration of the transformative potential of renewable technologies that can benefit industries and communities worldwide.