WUSME INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP WASTE TO ENERGY 

12. “World leading waste to energy solutions–complete solution” by Mr. Helmut Koenig 

Mr. Koenig described early initiatives in Germany for conversion of waste into energy. He elaborated the work done in his company Avis Global Energy in this area. According to him the early initiative comprised of a pilot plant – first of its kind constructed at Furth, Germany by Siemens which was fully operational as a prototype waste conversion plant to produce bio energy. The plant operated on a hot thermal conversion system, however it was subsequently closed due to the environmental technology concerns raised by the waste lobby groups in Germany. Siemens elected not to deal with the German lobby groups and preferred instead to close and sell the facility. Later on, a leading engineering team of Germany created a new technology replacing the hot thermal system with a revolutionary cold conversion system, thus eliminating the concerns of the German government and the Lobby groups. This new technology has earned global acclaim and has been patented worldwide. The new, environmental friendly technology converts all existing wastes and organic materials into high grade bio-oil, fertilizer and by-products, while also extracting all minerals, ferrous, non-ferrous metals and polluted water into usable consumer products; all achieved with zero emissions or residues, without any odour and landfill use.

THE ENGINEERING TEAM

The waste conversion plant technology generates Methanol for an unlimited supply for power fuel cells, to produce electricity and water. In 2007 while Avis Energy was searching for unique alternate energy production opportunities, they researched the German patented technology and realized the global potential for this new waste disposal system. Each Avis Energy Conversion plant costs about 300Million Euros to build and, in turn, it generates on average between 30 and 50 million Euros, net profit after all costs. The total investment cost of each plant is also amortized and fully paid back in less than ten years. There has already been such a market demand that the AVIS team has closed contracts between 2008 and 2014, with municipal governments and their waste contractors (joint Venture Contract). In fact, as of this time, Avis Energy has negotiated to build more than 100 plants, including 10 in Brazil. At the end of 2013, the AVIS Energy Team transferred the entire project to Canada, and now with the new extended Team and partners, Avis Energy can deliver about 40 prefabricated waste conversion plants every year at industrial scale size. The Avis business model calls for each JV contractor to provide the waste infrastructure and the land, and they must become a shareholder in AVIS Energy. The JV partner retains a 20% ownership of the newly structured firm, while Avis Energy maintains the 80% balance controlling position. The plants will be financed by a Medium Term Loan Program with a Credit contract structured between the Bond issuer and the Plant host firm. The Bonds are issued against first class insurance, first class Bank Bonds and collateral basket. Due to serious illness of the German leader of the engineering team, the AVIS team entered into collaboration with a leading Greece / Germany engineering team and German machinery corporation. AVIS Energy will merge with a Multi International Engineering Corporation, to guarantee the development of the BML Plants worldwide. The Corporation has currently strength of 3000 employees, enlarged to 8000 for the delivery of 20 BML plants every year. AVIS Energy plants is a world leading waste-to-energy solution which produces clean by converting waste to recycled products and other useful substances. It is a proven and well-accepted technology. Although, the initial investment is heavy, particularly for the developing countries, it is well worth the environmental and financial reward. Mr. Koenig has emphasized that WUSME could play a facilitating role as it has a powerful strategic membership base.