Technology Evaluation and
Economic Analysis of Waste
Tire Pyrolysis, Gasification, and
Liquefaction
March 2006
Produced under contract by:
University of California Riverside
SVZ Concept
One of the oldest and most historically important gasification facilities for mixed waste is
the Schwarze Pumpe site in former East Germany. This site is currently the largest
operating facility in the world for mixed waste. This site is operated by
SekundarrohstoffVerwertungszentrum (SVZ), which is now a subsidiary of Global Energy, Inc.,
of the U.S. The plant began operation in the 1950s for the production of town gas from coal in
the area, but was commissioned to operate on waste in 1997. The facility treats more than
450,000 tons per year of solid wastes and another 55,000 tons per year of liquid
wastes, 65,66,67,68,69 although a recent gasifier survey has reported even higher values.70
The feedstock types accepted are diverse and include postconsumer plastics, ASR light
fractions, sewage sludge, TDF, wood waste, oil, paint and refinery residues. The facility
produces 75 megawatts of electricity and 300 TPD of methanol. There are 10 separate
gasifiers in the facility. Seven are Lurgi Dry Ash gasifiers; and the other three are a Lurgi
multi-purpose gasifier, a British Gas-Lurgi, and a Noell KRC.
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