Waste to Energy
Since 2019, Central Orbit has been engaged with leading technology providers in the design and deployment of waste-to-energy solutions, with a focus on advanced gasification systems.
The Challenge
Municipal solid waste is one of the most pressing environmental issues worldwide.
Waste volumes are growing in every major economy. Landfill capacity is shrinking. Conventional incineration carries high capital costs, produces harmful particulate matter, and operates at relatively low energy efficiency.
Source separation programs are expensive and inconsistent. Recycling alone cannot close the gap — many common materials like diapers, composite cartons, and contaminated plastics simply cannot be recycled effectively.
Our Approach
Advanced gasification — not incineration — turns waste into clean energy.
Gasification is a high-temperature thermochemical process that converts organic materials into synthetic gas (syngas) without combustion. Unlike incineration, there is no open burning — and therefore no burning-related pollution released into the air.
The resulting syngas is a clean fuel that can generate electricity, produce hydrogen, or replace natural gas in industrial applications. The process handles more than 75% of typical municipal solid waste and produces significantly higher energy yields than conventional approaches.
How It Works
Collection & Sorting
Single-bin collection eliminates the need for complex source separation. Automated sorting handles the rest.
Advanced Gasification
Waste is converted through a high-temperature thermochemical process — not burning — into synthetic gas (syngas).
Energy Generation
Clean syngas powers turbines to generate electricity, feeding directly into the local grid.
Clean Output
Residual ash is inert and non-toxic. No harmful emissions. Water byproduct meets environmental standards.
Why Advanced Gasification
Measurable advantages over landfill, incineration, and pyrolysis.
Near-Zero Landfill
Less than 2% of processed material goes to landfill — far below the industry benchmark.
Minimal Emissions
Advanced gasification operates well within the strictest EU and US emission standards, with no combustion byproducts released into the atmosphere.
High Energy Output
Significantly more electricity generated per ton of waste compared to conventional mass-burn incineration.
Lower Capital & Operating Costs
Competitive project costs with substantially lower annual operating expenses than traditional waste-to-energy plants.
Omnivorous Feedstock
Handles mixed municipal waste, biomass, and high-moisture content materials — no pre-drying required.
Clean Byproducts
Produces clean syngas and non-toxic ash. No sulfur, no soot, and water output meets discharge standards.
Clean Syngas Output
- No sulfur content — burns clean without acid-gas scrubbing
- Non-explosive — safe for storage and transport
- Compatible with existing natural gas infrastructure
- No soot or particulate matter during combustion
- Emissions consistently below 10% of regulatory limits
Interested in waste-to-energy solutions?
Whether you represent a municipality, developer, or investor — we'd welcome the conversation.
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