- Local authorities
Grand Poitiers Urban Community renews its contract with Idex to operate its Waste-to-Energy plant
Idex has announced the renewal of its contract to operate and maintain the Waste-to-Energy plant of the Grand Poitiers Urban Community. This four-year contract strengthens the partnership between Grand Poitiers and Idex, which has long experience in waste recovery for energy and in the energy transition at regional level.
Located in Poitiers and commissioned in 1984, the plant processes up to 50,000 tonnes of household waste annually. Site facilities include two grate furnaces, two recovery boilers and a 15 MW exchanger. Every year, the plant produces 90 GWh of heat, which is directly injected into the local district heating network to supply 12,300 equivalent dwelling units. These figures fully illustrate the essential role played by the Waste-to-Energy plant in the regional energy transition.
A key player in the circular economy
The Waste-to-Energy plant in Poitiers produces local, low-carbon energy for district heating networks. It's a perfect example of the circular economy, where waste becomes a useful resource for local residents and local infrastructure.
Reducing water consumption and conserving resources
In line with the objectives of the Grand Poitiers Climate Plan, the site will implement measures to reduce water consumption. The goal is to optimise water management, particularly for flue gas treatment, by reducing consumption and minimising the associated environmental impact. This will contribute to limiting the plant's water footprint while conserving local water resources. This approach is in line with the principles of balanced and sustainable resource management.
Through these actions, Idex and Grand Poitiers are underlining their shared commitment to building a responsible energy and environment model, serving local residents and future generations. This contract is a perfect illustration of our commitment to acting locally, drawing upon regional resources while limiting its environmental footprint. Looking beyond industrial performance, we are keen to contribute to the energy and ecological transition of Grand Poitiers, by supporting practical projects that are useful for communities, businesses and the environment.
