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Ghazipur Plant Shutdown: Delhi's Waste Woes Continue
4 Jan
Summary
- Ghazipur plant shut for 108 of 275 days from April to December 2025.
- Plant operated below its 1,300 TPD capacity due to shutdowns and maintenance.
- A new waste-to-energy plant is planned for Ghazipur by December 2027.
The Waste to Energy plant in Delhi's Ghazipur faced a critical 108-day shutdown between April and December 2025, significantly impacting its operational capacity. Essential maintenance, including chimney repairs and refractory lining work, was complicated by pollution control measures that delayed material deliveries, extending the shutdown from September 12 to December 5, 2025.
During this period, and even after recommissioning, the plant operated below its designed capacity of handling 1,300 tonnes of waste per day, processing only around 900 tonnes daily. This recurring issue mirrors past problems, including a seven-month shutdown in 2022 and ongoing challenges with boiler operations, highlighting persistent operational difficulties.
To address these ongoing waste management issues, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi is planning a new, advanced waste-to-energy plant at Ghazipur. This new facility is slated to handle 2,000 tonnes of waste daily and is projected to be operational by December 2027, offering a more efficient solution for the city's waste.
