Destinus and UNIVASTUM deliver turn-key waste-to-energy solution with OP16 Gas Turbine and WARP Gasification Technology

UNIVASTUM and DESTINUS ENERGY verified the performance of radial gas turbine units for a new 24 MW electricity generation project. This waste-to-energy project uses WARP Gasification technology in the EU. The tests were carried out in the Netherlands with the Customer present.

On December 11, 2024, a major milestone was achieved in waste-to-energy technology. Destinus Energy, a leading gas turbine manufacturer from the Netherlands, successfully demonstrated that the OP16 gas turbine is capable of operation on syngas produced by UNIVASTUM WARP gasification technology. As part of this collaboration, the Destinus team also organized a visit to a long-standing Dutch customer site, showcasing over 10 years of successful turbine operation. This partnership with UNIVASTUM represents an important advancement in the development of efficient Energy-from-Waste (EfW) projects.

The testing took place with customers of the UNIVASTUM project present. They are ready for the installation of six UNIVASTUM complexes, which will generate a total of 24 MW of electricity by processing 180 000 tons of municipal solid waste each year. Additionally, the project will feature twelve gas turbine units from Destinus Energy, scheduled for implementation in 2025-2026 in the European Union.

In the tests, syngas with a calorific value around 7 MJ/kg, typical of the UNIVASTUM WARP gasification process, was fed into a specially designed OP16-3C combustion chamber made for WARP Gasification gases. The tests showed that the gas burned steadily up to 100% load. This validation confirms the system’s operational capability and strengthens the reliability of the WARP gasification technology used.

The good results from the recent tests have built trust among customers about the reliability and effectiveness of the suggested solution. This progress highlights the potential for new waste management business ideas and shows how integrated technologies can meet energy needs in a sustainable way. As we head towards a future that prioritizes renewable energy and waste reduction, these partnerships will be essential for creating a more sustainable and energy-efficient environment.

DESTINUS ENERGY develops, manufactures and services advanced gas turbine systems. The OP16 gas turbine is renowned for its reliability, fuel flexibility and engineered for diverse applications such as waste-to-energy, oil and gas, heat and power solutions.

UNIVASTUM is a top company in waste-to-energy (W2E) that focuses on modular solutions. Its own WARP Gasification technology is used to improve efficiency in turning waste into energy.