Another Waste-to-Energy Proposal Emerges in Fiji

Fiji's Ministry of Environment has confirmed that it has received a new waste-to-energy proposal from a company called Infinite Power. The ministry is currently evaluating this submission, which comes after the rejection of a similar project proposed by TNG.

Permanent Secretary for Environment Dr. Sivendra Michael stated that the Infinite Power proposal is still in its preliminary phase. He emphasized that the developer must first complete all necessary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes before the ministry will formally review the project. "I will not open the file and review the file until you go through the EIA processes," Dr. Michael said.

The proponent is currently engaged in scoping work and consulting with various stakeholders to identify a suitable location for the project. Dr. Michael noted that environmental assessments are highly dependent on specific contexts and locations, meaning the ministry cannot provide further comments until detailed information is submitted.

This development occurs as the ministry continues to defend its decision to reject TNG's earlier proposal. The rejection was based on significant concerns regarding public health, potential emissions, hazardous waste management, and identified gaps in the environmental data provided.

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I will not open the file and review the file until you go through the EIA processes.