Converting Municipal Solid Waste into Energy, Resources and Revenue
Building cleaner cities through sustainable waste management. No landfilling. No mass incineration. Zero residue processing.
Instead of seeing waste as a problem, we see it as an opportunity to create value.
Waste is not merely a disposal challenge—it is an untapped resource.
IMI's Zero Waste Solutions focus on recovering value from difficult-to-recycle materials and transforming them into productive resources that support industrial and environmental infrastructure.
A significant portion of plastic waste and Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) remains unsuitable for conventional recycling and often ends up in landfills. Through thermal conversion technologies, these residual waste streams can be converted into alternative fuel and other recoverable resources, supporting circular economy and landfill diversion objectives.
Thermal Conversion Plant
Integrated Processing Lines
Reactor in Operation
Recovered Alternative FuelRecovered fuel can be utilized in productive energy applications, creating value beyond waste processing.
One such application is Vapour Absorption Machine (VAM) based cooling systems, where waste-derived fuel provides thermal energy for industrial cooling and cold storage infrastructure.
Compared to conventional Vapour Compression Cooling (VCC) systems that rely entirely on grid electricity, VAM-based systems utilize recovered thermal energy, reducing electrical dependence while improving overall resource utilization.
By integrating waste recovery, energy generation, and productive applications, IMI helps industries, institutions, and local bodies move beyond waste management towards complete resource recovery and sustainable utilization of materials.
MSW, legacy waste, RDF received at facility
Metals separated and recyclable materials recovered
Torrefaction at 250-300°C in controlled oxygen environment
Green charcoal, pellets, construction materials
© 2026 Indian Market Intelligence (IMI). Zero Residue Green Torrefaction Technology.
From 10 TPD pilot-scale to 400+ TPD municipal-scale projects.
| Parameter | WTE (Traditional) | Green Torrefaction (IMI) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 700 TPD | 700 TPD |
| Capital Cost | ₹300 Cr | ₹200 Cr |
| Land Area | 20 acres | 4 acres |
| Environmental Clearance | Required | Not required |
| Construction Period | 48 months | 6 months |
| Residue After Process | Landfill required | Zero residue |
| Preprocessing Required | Yes | Not required |
| Plant Availability | <80% | 90% |
Scalability demonstrated: 10 TPD → 400 TPD • 7 lines operational • 9 lines under construction
Total pipeline: 4,300+ TPD capacity under construction including NTPC projects.
The Varanasi Harit Koyla Pariyojna (600 TPD MSW-to-Charcoal plant) was dedicated by Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi on 23 February 2024.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project | Varanasi Harit Koyla Pariyojna |
| Capacity | 600 TPD → 200 TPD charcoal output |
| Operator | NVVN (NTPC subsidiary) |
| Location | Ramna, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) |
| Technology | Zero Residue Torrefaction |
| Dedication | 23 Feb 2024 by Hon'ble PM |
First reactor trial success: 200 tonnes of waste processed → 70 tonnes charcoal output.
IMI provides complete Engineering, Procurement, and Construction services.
