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Mainz

aerial view to Mainz and river Rhine
aerial view to Mainz and river Rhine and central bridges

Operator: Entsorgungsgesellschaft Mainz (EGM) · Operating

Permitted capacity
377 kt/a
Incineration lines
3
Commissioned
2004
Energy recovery
CHP

Dive into the heart of waste-to-energy in Mainz. Discover how tonnes of waste transform into electricity and district heating, with slag reused in road construction.

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FeedstockHousehold and similar commercial waste
Steam parameters WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+
Electrical output WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+
District heat output WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+
District heat use WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+
Ownership WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+
Commissioning by line2004; 2009 (Line 3)
Modernisation / expansion WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+
Projects in progressNew in-house steam turbine approved (commissioning Q1 2027)

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