Six million safe manhours. One shared commitment to safety. One team working towards a common goal.
On 21 October, the albihouth Waste-to-Energy project in Abu Dhabi celebrated the achievement of six million safe manhours, recognising the dedication, professionalism and collective efforts of everyone involved in delivering this major infrastructure project.
The milestone was marked by a ceremony attended by senior representatives from the project, government and diplomatic community, including H.E. Ken Okaniwa, Ambassador of Japan, and H.E. Arthur Mattli, Ambassador of Switzerland.
The programme featured welcome remarks by Etienne Petit, CEO of Tadweer and Chairman of Al Bihouth WtE, followed by addresses from both ambassadors. Stefan Kipp, CEO of Al Bihouth WtE, presented the project and its progress, highlighting the development of this major Waste-to-Energy facility.
Following the ceremony, the guests took part in a joint tour of the construction site, gaining first-hand insights into the progress of the project and the work being carried out by the teams on site.
Achieving six million safe manhours is a significant milestone that reflects the shared commitment to safety, teamwork and high standards throughout construction. It represents the collective efforts of the many specialists, teams and project partners working together towards a common goal.
Once operational, the facility is designed to process approximately 900,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste annually and generate around 640 GWh of electricity per year for the grid, supporting more sustainable waste management and energy recovery in Abu Dhabi.
Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved in this achievement. Six million safe manhours are more than a number: they represent the people, teamwork and shared responsibility behind the progress of the albihouth Waste-to-Energy project.