Shou'alah

Shou'alah operates one of the world's largest Energy-from-Waste facilities, in Dubai, converting municipal waste into clean electricity and recovered metals. The plant processes 1.9 million tonnes of municipal waste annually and generates 1.37 GWh of clean electricity. It is a strategic joint venture between BESIX and Hitachi Zosen Inova, built on European and Japanese engineering standards.

The operation spans thermal waste processing, turbine operations, industrial control systems, power generation and metal recovery, in which valuable metals are extracted from processed municipal waste for reuse. The facility is designed to meet strict environmental standards and to support circular economy goals.

Shou'alah describes its workforce as tailored professionals with best-in-industry experience and expertise, and states that every team member plays a crucial role, from control systems to turbine operations. The company reports structured training and development programmes, and values safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its mission is aligned with Dubai's sustainability strategy.

• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Technical domains: waste-to-energy, thermal waste processing, turbine operations, industrial control systems, metal recovery and recycling, environmental engineering, power generation
• Industry verticals: waste management, energy and power generation, environmental services, circular economy, municipal waste