In industry barometer 2024 of ecoprog and CEWEP operators of Waste-to-Energy plants report high utilization and demand
WtE Industry Barometer: industry defies difficult economy
In 2024, the business development of the WtE plant operators improved, despite the difficult economic environment. Both the business climate and the business situation and expectations are more positive than in the previous year. The mood in the WtE industry, on the other hand, is negative in comparison to 2023.
Mood amongst plant operators continues to improve
In 2024, the business climate of the WtE plant operators increased to 91.7 points, compared to 87.6 points in 2023. Overall, 95% of the operators still rated their current business situation to be good or satisfactory. Furthermore, 66% of the participants reported a high utilisation of their plants, compared to 42% in the year before. Expectations for the next 12 months also show an overall improved mood amongst the operators. Only 20% of participants expect the business performance to be more unfavourable, compared to
34% in 2023.
In a comment CEWEP is positioning regarding the topics zu den Themen "Waste-to-Energy is needed", "Carbon capture needs reliable regulation" and "EU ETS must consider impacts on the entire waste management chain".
source: CEWEP, ecoprog
