Project Overview
The project is located in Colón, Panama, the country's largest container hub and a vital transshipment gateway for the Americas and the Caribbean. The facility, managed by ECO Waste Disposal INC, occupies a 5,000 m² site and focuses on the thermal treatment of international solid waste generated by the port and visiting ships. Utilizing advanced South Korean gasification technology, the plant is designed to handle a capacity of approximately 8 tons per day. Currently, the incinerator equipment is being manufactured for shipment and is scheduled for installation in early 2026.
The Challenge
- Regulatory Compliance: The facility must operate in strict adherence to MARPOL regulations and local environmental legislation regarding high-risk international maritime waste.
- Environmental Sensitivity: It is critical to ensure zero liquid discharge into the environment and maintain combustion gas emissions within EPA international standards.
- High-Volume Management: The project requires a robust system capable of processing a consistent volume of 700 kg/hr (approximately 240 tons per month) in a high-traffic industrial port environment.
Our Solution
- Advanced Gasification Technology: Deployed a South Korean-designed gasification and clean combustion system, optimized for high-temperature thermal decomposition.
- Technical Specifications: The plant features a 700 kg/hr incinerator utilizing pyrolysis and a specialized cyclone system that captures dust particles while using high-temperature refractory material to ensure complete combustion.
- Emission and Discharge Control: The system is engineered to achieve 99.99% or greater Destruction and Removal Efficiency (DRE) of organic hazardous constituents, with advanced filtration to meet strict air quality standards.
- Efficient Footprint: The plant design utilizes a small physical footprint relative to its processing power, making it ideal for the limited industrial space in the Colón area.
Results (Expected)
- Strategic Maritime Infrastructure: Upon its scheduled completion in early 2026, the plant will establish a critical waste management solution for one of the most important maritime hubs in the Americas.
- Environmental Stewardship: Guaranteed zero liquid discharge and clean gas emissions that comply with international EPA standards.
- Sustainable Business Model: The facility will operate within a free zone, offering a sustainable model with potential for future carbon credit sales.