Waste to Energy (WtE) Market Report 2024-2034

Waste to Energy (WtE) Market Report 2024-2034



The Waste to Energy (WtE) Market Report 2024-2034: This report will prove invaluable to leading firms striving for new revenue pockets if they wish to better understand the industry and its underlying dynamics. It will be useful for companies that would like to expand into different industries or to expand their existing operations in a new country.

Exponential Growth in Global Population and Urbanisation Has Increased Waste Generation

The exponential growth in global population and urbanisation has led to a substantial surge in waste generation, necessitating advanced waste management solutions. Urban areas, in particular, face significant challenges in handling the escalating volumes of municipal solid waste. Waste to energy emerges as a critical market driver, offering a sustainable approach to address the mounting waste crisis. For instance, Tokyo, one of the world's largest and most densely populated cities, generates approximately 12,500 tons of waste per day. To manage this colossal waste output efficiently, Tokyo has invested in waste to energy facilities, converting a substantial portion of its waste into electricity, thereby addressing both waste disposal challenges and contributing to the city's energy needs.

Stringent Environmental Regulations

Governments worldwide are enacting stringent environmental regulations to combat climate change and promote sustainable practices. These regulations focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and encourage the adoption of cleaner energy alternatives, driving the waste to energy market. The European Union's waste incineration directive exemplifies this trend. This directive establishes strict guidelines for the safe and environmentally responsible use of waste to energy technologies. For instance, countries like Germany have implemented advanced flue gas cleaning systems in waste to energy plants to comply with these regulations, ensuring that the environmental impact of waste incineration is minimised.

What Questions Should You Ask before Buying a Market Research Report?
  • How is the waste-to-energy (WtE) market evolving?
  • What is driving and restraining the waste-to-energy (WtE) market?
  • How will each waste-to-energy (WtE) submarket segment grow over the forecast period and how much revenue will these submarkets account for in 2034?
  • How will the market shares for each waste-to-energy (WtE) submarket develop from 2024 to 2034?
  • What will be the main driver for the overall market from 2024 to 2034?
  • Will leading waste-to-energy (WtE) markets broadly follow the macroeconomic dynamics, or will individual national markets outperform others?
  • How will the market shares of the national markets change by 2034 and which country will lead the market in 2034?
  • Who are the leading players and what are their prospects over the forecast period?
  • What are the waste-to-energy (WtE) projects for these leading companies?
  • How will the industry evolve during the period between 2024 and 2034? What are the implications of waste-to-energy (WtE) projects taking place now and over the next 10 years?
  • Is there a greater need for product commercialisation to further scale the waste-to-energy (WtE) market?
  • Where is the waste-to-energy (WtE) market heading and how can you ensure you are at the forefront of the market?
  • What are the best investment options for new product and service lines?
  • What are the key prospects for moving companies into a new growth path and C-suite?
You need to discover how this will impact the waste-to-energy (WtE) market today, and over the next 10 years:
  • Our 329-page report provides 152 tables and 109 charts/graphs exclusively to you.
  • The report highlights key lucrative areas in the industry so you can target them – NOW.
  • It contains in-depth analysis of global, and national growth.
  • It highlights for you the key successful trends, changes and revenue projections made by your competitors.
This report tells you TODAY how the waste-to-energy (WtE) market will develop in the next 10 years, and in line with the variations in COVID-19 economic recession and bounce. This market is more critical now than at any point over the last 10 years.

Forecasts to 2034 and other analyses reveal commercial prospects
  • In addition to revenue forecasting to 2034, our new study provides you with recent results, growth rates, and market shares.
  • You will find original analyses, with business outlooks and developments.
  • Discover qualitative analyses (including market dynamics, drivers, opportunities, restraints and challenges), cost structure, impact of rising waste-to-energy (WtE) prices and recent developments.
This report includes data analysis and invaluable insight into how COVID-19 will affect the industry and your company. Four COVID-19 recovery patterns and their impact, namely, “V”, “L”, “W” and “U” are discussed in this report.

Segments Covered in the Report

Market Segment by
  • Market Value
  • CAPEX
  • Energy Generation
  • Capacity
  • No. of Plant Units
Market Segment by Plant Status
  • Operational WtE Plants
  • Under Construction WtE Plants
Market Segment by Technology
  • Direct Combustion (Mass Burn and RDF)
  • Plasma Arc Gasification
  • Conventional Gasification
  • Pyrolysis WtE
  • Chemical Treatment
  • Biological Treatment
Market Segment by End-Use
  • Electricity Generation
  • Steam Exports
  • Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
  • Syngas
  • Refuse-derived fuel (RDF))
Market Segment by Country
  • US
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Netherlands
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Singapore
  • Thailand
  • RoW
The report also includes profiles and for some of the leading companies in the Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market, 2024 to 2034, with a focus on this segment of these companies’ operations.

Leading companies profiled in the report
  • Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, PJSC(TAQA)
  • Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.
  • C&G Environmental Protection Holdings Limited
  • Covanta Holding Corporation
  • Foster Wheeler AG
  • Hitachi, Ltd
  • Keppel Seghers Engineering Singapore Pte Ltd.
  • Martin Environmental Services
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd.
  • Rambøll Group A/S
  • Suez SA
  • Veolia Environmental Services
  • Viridor Waste Management Ltd.
  • Waste Management, Inc.
  • Wheelabrator Technologies Inc.
Overall world revenue for Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market, 2024 to 2034 in terms of CAPEX the market will surpass US$23,958 million in 2024, our work calculates. We predict strong revenue growth through to 2034. Our work identifies which organisations hold the greatest potential. Discover their capabilities, progress, and commercial prospects, helping you stay ahead.

How will the Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market, 2024 to 2034 report help you?

In summary, our 320+ page report provides you with the following knowledge:
  • Revenue forecasts to 2034 for Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market, 2024 to 2034 Market, with forecasts for value, CAPEX, energy generation, plant capacity, no. of plants, and country, each forecast at a global and national level – discover the industry’s prospects, finding the most lucrative places for investments and revenues.
  • Revenue forecasts to 2034 for seven key national markets – See forecasts for the Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market, 2024 to 2034 market in US, UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, China, Japan, India, Singapore, Thailand, and RoW among other prominent economies.
  • Prospects for established firms and those seeking to enter the market – including company profiles for 15 of the major companies involved in the Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market, 2024 to 2034.
Find quantitative and qualitative analyses with independent predictions. Receive information that only our report contains, staying informed with invaluable business intelligence.

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1 Report Overview
1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Introduction to Waste to Energy Market
1.3 What This Report Delivers
1.4 Why You Should Read This Report
1.5 Key Questions Answered by This Analytical Report
1.6 Who Is This Report for?
1.7 Methodology
1.7.1 Market Definitions
1.7.2 Market Evaluation & Forecasting Methodology
1.7.3 Data Validation
1.7.3.1 Primary Research
1.7.3.2 Secondary Research
1.8 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1.9 Associated Visiongain Reports
1.10 About Visiongain
2 Executive Summary
3 Market Overview
3.1 Key Findings
3.2 Market Dynamics
3.2.1 Market Driving Factors
3.2.1.1 The Global Municipal Waste Destined for Waste-To-Energy (WtE) Facilities is Experiencing an Upsurge in Volume
3.2.1.2 The Available Land Space for Landfilling Is Diminishing, Necessitating Alternative Waste Management Solutions
3.2.1.3 Increased Financial Support from Governmental Entities Is Promoting Initiatives Aimed at Addressing the Issue of Escalating Waste Generation
3.2.2 Market Restraining Factors
3.2.2.1 The Expansion of Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Facilities in the Countries has Faced Notable Slowdowns Due to Environmental Opposition
3.2.2.2 Waste Incineration Remains an Uncommon Practice in Developing Countries, Posing a Challenge for Market
3.2.2.3 The Cost-Intensive Nature of Equipment, Particularly Incinerators, Presents a Significant Financial Barrier to Implementation
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.3.1 Opportunities in the Growing Demand for WtE Plants
3.2.3.2 The Annual Volume of Waste Generated in Asian Countries Is on the Rise, Offering a Potential Market for WtE Solutions
3.2.3.3 National Governments are Increasingly Collaborating with Waste-to-Energy Companies
3.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Low)
3.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers (Medium)
3.3.3 Competitive Rivalry (High)
3.3.4 Threat from Substitutes (Low)
3.3.5 Threat of New Entrants (Medium to High)
3.4 COVID-19 Impact Analysis
3.4.1 “V-Shaped Recovery”
3.4.2 “U-Shaped Recovery”
3.4.3 “W-Shaped Recovery”
3.4.4 “L-Shaped Recovery”
3.5 PEST Analysis
4 Global Waste to Energy Market Analysis by Country
4.1 Key Findings
4.2 Global Market Outlook
4.3 Global Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Energy Generation
4.4 Global Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Forecast
4.5 Global Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market Forecast by Plant Status
4.5.1 Operational WtE Plants
4.5.2 Under Construction WtE Plants
4.6 Global Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Technology
4.6.1 Direct Combustion (Mass Burn and RDF)
4.6.2 Plasma Arc Gasification
4.6.3 Conventional Gasification
4.6.4 Pyrolysis WtE
4.6.5 Chemical Treatment
4.6.6 Biological Treatment
4.7 Global Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by End-Use
4.7.1 Electricity Generation
4.7.2 Steam Exports
4.7.3 Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
4.7.4 Syngas
4.7.5 Refuse-derived fuel (RDF)
4.8 Global Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Country
5 U.S. Waste to Energy Market Analysis
5.1 Key Findings
5.2 US Market Outlook
5.3 U.S. Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Energy Generation
5.4 U.S. Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Forecast
5.5 U.S. Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market Forecast by Plant Status
5.6 U.S. Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Technology
5.7 U.S. Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by End-Use
6 U.K. Waste to Energy Market Analysis
6.1 Key Findings
6.2 U.K. Market Outlook
6.3 U.K. Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Energy Generation
6.4 U.K. Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Forecast
6.5 U.K. Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market Forecast by Plant Status
6.6 U.K. Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Technology
6.7 U.K. Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by End-Use
7 Germany Waste to Energy Market Analysis
7.1 Key Findings
7.2 Germany Market Outlook
7.3 Germany Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Energy Generation
7.4 Germany Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Forecast
7.5 Germany Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market Forecast by Plant Status
7.6 Germany Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Technology
7.7 Germany Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by End-Use
8 France Waste to Energy Market Analysis
8.1 Key Findings
8.2 France Market Outlook
8.3 France Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Energy Generation
8.4 France Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Forecast
8.5 France Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market Forecast by Plant Status
8.6 France Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Technology
8.7 France Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by End-Use
9 Netherlands Waste to Energy Market Analysis
9.1 Key Findings
9.2 Netherlands Market Outlook
9.3 Netherlands Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Energy Generation
9.4 Netherlands Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Forecast
9.5 Netherlands Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market Forecast by Plant Status
9.6 Netherlands Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Technology
9.7 Netherlands Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by End-Use
10 China Waste to Energy Market Analysis
10.1 Key Findings
10.2 China Market Outlook
10.3 China Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Energy Generation
10.4 China Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Forecast
10.5 China Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market Forecast by Plant Status
10.6 China Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Technology
10.7 China Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by End-Use
11 Japan Waste to Energy Market Analysis
11.1 Key Findings
11.2 Japan Market Outlook
11.3 Japan Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Energy Generation
11.4 Japan Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Forecast
11.5 Japan Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market Forecast by Plant Status
11.6 Japan Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Technology
11.7 Japan Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by End-Use
12 India Waste to Energy Market Analysis
12.1 Key Findings
12.2 India Market Outlook
12.3 India Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Energy Generation
12.4 India Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Forecast
12.5 India Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market Forecast by Plant Status
12.6 India Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Technology
12.7 India Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by End-Use
13 Singapore Waste to Energy Market Analysis
13.1 Key Findings
13.2 Singapore Market Outlook
13.3 Singapore Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Energy Generation
13.4 Singapore Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Forecast
13.5 Singapore Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market Forecast by Plant Status
13.6 Singapore Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Technology
13.7 Singapore Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by End-Use
14 Thailand Waste to Energy Market Analysis
14.1 Key Findings
14.2 Thailand Market Outlook
14.3 Thailand Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Energy Generation
14.4 Thailand Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Forecast
14.5 Thailand Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market Forecast by Plant Status
14.6 Thailand Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Technology
14.7 Thailand Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by End-Use
15 Rest of World Waste to Energy Market Analysis
15.1 Key Findings
15.2 Rest of World Market Outlook
15.3 Rest of World Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Energy Generation
15.4 Rest of World Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Forecast
15.5 Rest of World Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market Forecast by Plant Status
15.6 Rest of World Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by Technology
15.7 Rest of World Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market by End-Use
16 Company Profiles
16.1 Competitive Landscape, 2022
16.2 Strategic Outlook
16.3 Waste Management, Inc.
16.3.1 Company Snapshot
16.3.2 Company Overview
16.3.3 Financial Analysis
16.3.4 Net Revenue, 2018-2022
16.3.4.1 Regional Revenue Share, 2022 (%)
16.3.4.2 Business Segment Revenue Share, 2022 (%)
16.3.5 Product Benchmarking
16.3.6 Strategic Outlook
16.4 Veolia Environmental Services
16.4.1 Company Snapshot
16.4.2 Company Overview
16.4.3 Financial Analysis
16.4.4 Net Revenue, 2018-2022
16.4.5 Product Benchmarking
16.4.6 Strategic Outlook
16.5 Covanta Holding Corporation
16.5.1 Company Snapshot
16.5.2 Company Overview
16.5.3 Product Benchmarking
16.5.4 Strategic Outlook
16.6 Suez SA
16.6.1 Company Snapshot
16.6.2 Company Overview
16.6.3 Product Benchmarking
16.6.4 Strategic Outlook
16.7 Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.
16.7.1 Company Snapshot
16.7.2 Company Overview
16.7.3 Financial Analysis
16.7.4 Net Revenue, 2018-2022
16.7.4.1 R&D, 2018-2022
16.7.4.2 Regional Revenue Share, 2022 (%)
16.7.4.3 Business Segment Revenue Share, 2022 (%)
16.7.5 Product Benchmarking
16.7.6 Strategic Outlook
16.8 Keppel Seghers Engineering Singapore Pte Ltd.
16.8.1 Company Snapshot
16.8.2 Company Overview
16.8.3 Product Benchmarking
16.8.4 Strategic Outlook
16.9 Wheelabrator Technologies Inc
16.9.1 Company Snapshot
16.9.2 Company Overview
16.9.3 Product Benchmarking
16.9.4 Strategic Outlook
16.10 Martin Environmental Services
16.10.1 Company Snapshot
16.10.2 Company Overview
16.10.3 Product Benchmarking
16.10.4 Strategic Outlook
16.11 Viridor Waste Management Ltd.
16.11.1 Company Snapshot
16.11.2 Company Overview
16.11.3 Product Benchmarking
16.11.4 Strategic Outlook
16.12 Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, PJSC(TAQA)
16.12.1 Company Snapshot
16.12.2 Company Overview
16.12.3 Product Benchmarking
16.12.4 Strategic Outlook
16.13 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd.
16.13.1 Company Snapshot
16.13.2 Company Overview
16.13.3 Financial Analysis
16.13.4 Net Revenue, 2018-2022
16.13.4.1 R&D, 2018-2022
16.13.4.2 Regional Revenue Share, 2022 (%)
16.13.4.3 Business Segment Revenue Share, 2022 (%)
16.13.5 Product Benchmarking
16.13.6 Strategic Outlook
16.14 Hitachi, Ltd
16.14.1 Company Snapshot
16.14.2 Company Overview
16.14.3 Financial Analysis
16.14.4 Net Revenue, 2018-2022
16.14.4.1 Regional Revenue Share, 2022 (%)
16.14.4.2 Business Segment Revenue Share, 2022 (%)
16.14.5 Product Benchmarking
16.14.6 Strategic Outlook
16.15 Foster Wheeler AG
16.15.1 Company Snapshot
16.15.2 Company Overview
16.15.3 Product Benchmarking
16.15.4 Strategic Outlook
16.16 Rambøll Group A/S
16.16.1 Company Snapshot
16.16.2 Company Overview
16.16.3 Product Benchmarking
16.16.4 Strategic Outlook
16.17 C&G Environmental Protection Holdings Limited
16.17.1 Company Snapshot
16.17.2 Company Overview
16.17.3 Product Benchmarking
16.17.4 Strategic Outlook
17 Conclusion and Recommendations
17.1 Concluding Remarks from Visiongain
17.2 Recommendations for Market Players

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