Due to a serious turbine failure, the waste-to-energy plant of Acerra, a fundamental plant for the management of waste in Campania, he was forced to stop work for at least ten days.
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The interruption, announced by the Campania Region, risks triggering a new emergency waste, especially with the arrival of the summer heat.
The causes of the failure and the consequences
The failure of the turbine's lubrication system has made it necessary to completely shut down the plant. Initial estimates suggest that reactivation could take at least ten days, but this timeframe could vary based on the results of ongoing technical investigations.
The Campania Region has already implemented an emergency plan to deal with the situation, providing for the temporary storage of waste in the accumulation pits of the waste-to-energy plant and in provincial treatment plants. However, the alarm remains high, especially in view of Ferragosto.
The importance of the Acerra waste-to-energy plant
The Acerra plant plays a crucial role in waste management in Campania, treating over 700 tons of municipal waste each year. Its prolonged closure could have serious repercussions on the entire regional waste disposal system.
It is not the first time that the waste-to-energy plant of Acerra is in the middle of a crisis. In 2019, the plant was closed for several months due to extraordinary maintenance work. On that occasion too, critical issues arose in waste management.
Protests against the expansion of the plant
The news of the breakdown comes at a time of intense debate on the issue of the expansion of the waste-to-energy plant. In recent months, citizens and environmental associations have expressed their opposition to the project of a fourth line, also receiving the support of the bishop of Acerra and the City Council.
Article published on 8 August 2024 - 07:18
