Vietnam’s Vinh Long breaks ground on $72.8mn waste-to-energy plant

The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Friday in Phu Tan Ward, led by Amaccao Group.

The plant will cover 4.2 hectares, with a daily capacity to process 650 metric tons of household waste and generate 13 MW of electricity.

The facility will use Martin technology from Germany, one of the world’s most advanced waste-to-energy systems.

Emissions will meet strict European standards, while wastewater will be fully treated and reused within the plant, ensuring no discharge into the environment.

Nguyen Ha, deputy general director of Amaccao Group, said the company will apply digitalization and artificial intelligence in operations to maximize safety and efficiency.

He emphasized that the plant is designed not only as technical infrastructure but also as a ‘green landmark’ with modern architecture, serving as a site for study tours and raising public awareness about environmental protection.

The Vinh Long project is one of two major environmental infrastructure initiatives Amaccao is implementing simultaneously, alongside a similar facility in Hanoi.

Both projects represent a turning point in Vietnam’s waste management strategy, moving toward sustainable energy recovery.