Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC) has received a Technical Verification Report from the Japan Environmental Sanitation Center (JESC) for its Fluidized Bed-type Gasification and Reforming System. This recognition is part of JESC's Waste Treatment Technology Verification Project, aimed at assessing the technical aspects and compliance of waste treatment technologies.
The system, submitted for verification in 2025, underwent four rounds of technical reviews by the Technical Verification Committee. The results indicate that the technology is ready for practical application. The system processes municipal solid waste by crushing and drying it, then converting it into syngas through a fluidized bed-type gasification reformer. This syngas, containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen, can be used as a raw material for ethanol production.
One of the primary features of the system is its ability to provide a stable supply of syngas with low dust and tar, making it suitable for ethanol production. JESC's project seeks to encourage the development and widespread adoption of waste treatment technologies by publishing reliable and accurate technical information.
MHIEC, which took over the waste treatment plant business in 2008, has leveraged Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' technological development capabilities in environmental systems and its extensive expertise in constructing and operating waste management facilities. This experience positions MHIEC to offer comprehensive solutions, from plant construction to operations.
Looking ahead, MHIEC plans to make proactive proposals to extend the service life of existing waste treatment facilities, combat global warming, and reduce lifecycle costs such as maintenance and management expenses. The fluidized bed gasification system, a core component of their technology, is already operational at four facilities in Japan and has a 20-year track record of stable performance.