Antony Waste Handling Cell Limited (AWHCL), one of India’s leading integrated solid waste management companies, today announced that its material subsidiary, Antony Lara Enviro Solutions Pvt. Ltd., has secured two landmark contracts for the development of Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plants in Andhra Pradesh.
Awarded by the New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd. (NREDCAP), the contracts involve setting up two WTE facilities of approximately 15 MW each at Kadapa and Kurnool clusters, with a combined project value of around ₹3,200 crore.
Each project will have a construction period of 24 months from the signing of the concession agreement, Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) execution, or land transfer, whichever is later. The contracts carry a 20-year concession period, during which electricity generated will be supplied to the Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Ltd. (APSPDCL) at a tariff of ₹8.10 per unit.
The projects will feature advanced Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) for pre-treatment of municipal solid waste (MSW). These automated units will recover recyclables, treat organic waste separately, and convert non-recyclable residues into feedstock for energy generation.
High-efficiency incineration technology will then transform this feedstock into renewable electricity, significantly reducing landfill dependence and cutting methane and CO₂ emissions.
Once operational, the facilities will divert thousands of tonnes of waste from landfills daily, boosting AWHCL’s clean energy capacity to about 44 MW. The projects align with India’s renewable energy expansion and the Swachh Bharat Mission, marking a strategic entry for AWHCL into southern India.
Commenting on the development, Jose Jacob, Chairman & Managing Director, AWHCL, said:
“We are honored to be entrusted by the Andhra Pradesh Government for these landmark projects. This reinforces our technical leadership, strong execution capabilities, and deep commitment to sustainable waste management. By converting waste into renewable energy, we aim to address both environmental and energy challenges while supporting Andhra Pradesh’s green vision.”
Project Highlights
- Capacity: Two ~15 MW Waste-to-Energy plants (Kadapa & Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh)
- Total Project Value: ~₹3,200 crore (₹1,600 crore each)
- Awarding Authority: NREDCAP (Govt. of Andhra Pradesh Undertaking)
- Concession Period: 20 years
- Tariff: ₹8.10 per unit, power off-take by APSPDCL