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.
Hatlar Group
Hatlar Group is an environmental consultancy based in Melbourne, Victoria, providing waste management, process engineering, feasibility and safety services to industry and government across Australia and the Pacific.
