Case Study: Waste-to-Energy Technology Assessment for Recovered Energy Australia
Client
Recovered Energy Australia Pty Ltd
Sector: Waste-to-Energy
Location: Victoria, Australia
The Challenge
Recovered Energy Australia required an independent technical assessment of the Jereh waste-to-energy (WTE) technology. This assessment was critical to support their application for an EPA Works Approval for a proposed WTE facility in Victoria. The project demanded a detailed review of engineering design, environmental emissions, and regulatory compliance — including an international site visit to a reference facility.
Our Approach
Hatlar Group delivered a full-spectrum technical review and validation across three phases:
1. Desktop Assessment
We conducted a thorough review of technical documentation from the technology provider, including:
- Process and energy/mass balances
- Emissions data
- Process instrumentation and control schematics
- Maintenance protocols and plant configurations
- Environmental and operational modelling data
2. On-Site Verification in China
Hatlar’s engineering team travelled to a Jereh reference facility to:
- Validate real-world operational data and system reliability
- Interview on-site engineers and operators for firsthand insight
- Photograph the plant for use in regulatory documentation
- Identify any operational bottlenecks or improvement opportunities
3. Emissions and Risk Modelling
Back in Australia, we:
- Assessed scrubber efficiency and emissions profiles
- Conducted an independent HAZOP analysis of the technology
- Prepared a final technical report structured for inclusion in the EPA Works Approval submission
Results
- EPA-Ready Report Delivered: The final report met all the technical requirements for Works Approval submission.
- Technology Validated: The Jereh system was confirmed as fit-for-purpose for the intended Australian waste stream and regulatory framework.
- Operational Risks Identified Early: Site insights allowed the client to proactively address minor operational issues before deployment.
- Stakeholder Confidence: Hatlar’s independent, methodical approach helped reassure regulators and investors of the technology’s robustness.
- EPA Works Approval Granted: The submission was successful and approval was obtained.
Why it matters
Hatlar’s ability to combine international site verification, technical due diligence, and emissions modelling gave the client a critical edge in progressing a complex infrastructure project through the EPA process. This case demonstrates Hatlar Group’s strength in bridging global technology with local regulatory frameworks.
