Indaver with ACCIONA win energy from waste contract in Scotland
Indaver has signed a contract to operate an energy from waste facility for the local authorities in northeast Scotland. The NESS Energy Project in Aberdeen will be capable of processing 150,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste every year to generate electricity.
Scotland, August 2019
ECLUSE steam network officially opened
The very first large-scale industrial steam network at the Port of Antwerp, ECLUSE, is operational. ECLUSE will supply steam generated during waste incineration to six chemical companies at the port.
Belgium, March 2019
Indaver achieves the 'Gold advanced' score from EcoVadis, regarded as the ISO certification for Corporate Social Responsibility.
Operating licence for IndaChlor®
Dunkerke
In 2018, Indaver successfully completed the extensive licensing procedure for IndaChlor®, the entity that converts chlorinated residues from the PVC industry into hydrochloric acid. The construction of the installation started in the summer of 2018.
At its customer event for Dutch and Belgian customers, IWS launches its new IWS Service Provision and Partnership model.
CEO Paul De Bruycker becomes the new chairperson of CEWEP, the Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants.
Group, September
ECLUSE wins the 2017 Belgian Environment and Energy award in the 'sustainable energy' category.
Belgium, June
WIPS: opening new composting installation in Erembodegem near Aalst
Belgium, Erembodegem, September 2017
WIPS, a collaboration between Indaver and SUEZ, built this installation on behalf of ILvA, the Intermunicipal partnership for milieu Land van Aalst.
Household waste transport Flemish Brabant by inland waterways
Belgium, Beveren - Doel and Flemish Brabant
Waterwegen & Zeekanaal NV, Haviland and EcoWerf, intercommunals in Flemish Brabant and waste disposal company Indaver concluded an agreement for the transport of household waste via the waterway.
Construction begins on the ECLUSE steam network in Waasland Port
Belgium, Beveren - Doel, February 2017
From 2018 onwards it will transport the steam from two producers to six customers. The steam will travel through a five-kilometer network of pipes. As a result, the six customers will no longer use their own in-house steam boilers. When operational, ECLUSE will reduce emissions by 100 000 tons of CO2 per year. The Flemish Ministers for Energy and the Economy, Bart Tommelein and Philippe Muyters, were present as construction began on the ECLUSE network.
New career site about working at Indaver.
Belgium set the ball rolling in January 2017, the Netherlands and Ireland followed a few months later.
Our employees are the focus of the career site and they explain what it's like to work at Indaver.
ECLUSE wins the Port of Antwerp's Sustainability Award.
The Antwerp Neighbourhood Council celebrates its 25 year
The Antwerp Neighbourhood Council, our instrument for transparent communication with the neighbourhood, celebrates its 25th anniversary.
New shareholder
In 2015, after a quick and efficient search, Indaver gained a new sole shareholder: the port and logistics firm Katoen Natie.
Energycluster, Doel
Belgium, Beveren - Doel
Indaver has started preparations to set up a heat network between its waste-to-energy plant in Doel and a number of chemical and logistical companies in the vicinity of the Waasland Port. The project can count on €10 million in financial support from the Flemish Government.
Indaver is continuously improving its existing installations to enhance performances. The fluidised-bed incinerator is being optimised to increase energy efficiency, the PMD installation in Willebroek has been revised and the tank park in Antwerp has been expanded. At the Antwerp plant, Indaver is planning the construction of a sustainable landfill in the valley between its existing landfill and that of the Hooge Maey.
MediPower® for treatment of medical waste
Belgium, Antwerp
Indaver has converted its static incinerator on the Antwerp site to MediPower® for the treatment of medical waste. The plant is commissioned in 2013. The Leuven plant, where medical waste was treated up to now, is closed down.
Waste-to-Energy installation in Ireland
Ireland, Meath
In Ireland, Indaver opens the first Waste-to-Energy installation on the island.
Matrix structure for the Indaver Group
Indaver is actively integrating its activities in different countries: Belgium, The Netherlands, Ireland, the United Kingdom and Germany. DELTA Milieu is integrated in the Indaver Group. Indaver introduces the matrix structure with its four regions and the Co-operation Agreement.
Public waste PartnershipS
Indaver launches its Public waste PartnershipS concept (PwPS) for public authorities.
DELTA nv major shareholder
DELTA nv, which became a shareholder of Indaver in 2007, obtains 75% of the Indaver shares after taking over the Suez Environnement shares.
Expansion in the Netherlands and Germany
Indaver takes over the activities of DELTA Milieu in Hoek, the Netherlands, and 51% of the participation in SAV in Germany.
First Waste-to-Energy installation in Ireland
In Ireland, Indaver starts construction on the first Waste-to-Energy installation on the island. It is commissioned in 2011.
The fluidised bed incinerator for the treatment of non-recyclable waste and sludge is commissioned.
Sustainable Materials and Energy Management Fund
The Sustainable Materials and Energy Management Fund is established. It supports innovative projects that teach the residents of Flanders how to handle materials and energy in a more sustainable way, in line with Indaver's efforts to convert as much waste as possible into raw materials and renewable energy.
Total Waste Management concept
Indaver launches its unique Total Waste Management (TWM) concept for the industry.
SVEX
SVEX (a joint venture of Indaver and SITA) is established for operating and maintaining the grate incinerators and the fluidised bed incinerators on the Doel site.
International and regional expansion
Indaver Ireland is established; with Indaver Italia and Indaver Portugal following in 2001.
Indaver ventures into new territory with the establishment of ARP for the regeneration of hydrochloric acid
Indaver ventures into new territory with the establishment of ARP for the regeneration of hydrochloric acid, foreshadowing the Innovative Molecule Management that is now part of Indaver's materials recovery drive.
On the Doel site the ash treatment installation is commissioned
On the Doel site the ash treatment installation is commissioned and the construction of a third grate incinerator line has started.
Merger with VLAR
Merger with VLAR, which was founded by the Flemish government to provide a solution for household waste. After the merger the shares were divided as follows: The Flemish Environmental holding, 54.2%; 24 industrial shareholders owned 44.8%; and the Indaver personnel 1%.
Establishment of SLECO
Indaver and Sita establish SLECO for the sustainable, safe processing of non-recyclable waste and sludge in the fluidised bed incinerator in Doel.
Hooge Maey landfill
The intermunicipal co-operation 'Hooge Maey', with Indaver's participation, takes over the landfill from the City of Antwerp.
Starting up activities in Doel
Indaver's activities in Doel are starting to take shape. Grate incinerators 1 and 2 are commissioned and the Category 1 landfill is operational. Indaver also starts construction of the VEA (installation for pre-treatment of high calorific waste), which treats energy-rich, non-hazardous waste that is not fit for recycling. It is commissioned in 1998.
Construction of Environmental Park, Willebroek
Belgium, Willebroek
Indaver starts construction of the Environmental Park, Willebroek, Belgium, for the sorting and purification of packaged waste. In 1996 the PMD installation is commissioned as well as the glass-sorting installation and the composting installation.
Solvent recovery unit
In Antwerp the solvent recovery unit and the second rotary kiln become operational.
Treatment of mercury-containing waste
The IVKA-installation in Doel is commissioned. The installation treats mercury-containing lamps and also contains an installation for mercury distillation.
The Static Kiln in Antwerp is commissioned
The Static Kiln in Antwerp is commissioned. The installation treats liquid chlorinated waste with the recovery of hydrochloric acid.
First rotary kiln in Antwerp
The first rotary kiln for the treatment of hazardous waste is commissioned on Indaver's Antwerp site. Indaver's activities begin to take flight, as the second physicochemical plant for treatment of anorganic waste also becomes operational. Physicochemical plant number one was commissioned a year earlier, in 1988. By the end of 1989 Indaver has incinerated its first 1,000 tonnes of waste.
Foundation of Indaver
Indaver nv is founded on October 24th 1985 by the Flemish government and 15 private companies to provide a solution for the waste of the chemical industry. Indavers first site is Antwerp, close to Antwerp Port, where its core customers have their activities. Two years later the landfill is commissioned and on October 5th 1987, Indaver receives its first delivery of waste to its Antwerp site.