A Joint Venture
Genesis O’ahu, a Hawaii based joint venture between Blue Marble Innovations and Energy 3 International. Our proposed project to be located on land available from Department of Hawaiian Homelands. Our goal is to build and operate a facility to process 1,000 tons per day of Municipal Solid Waste, Biomass and select Construction Demolition materials.
Conceptual Rendering of Proposed Facility
Genesis Oahu : The Solution to Honolulu's Wicked Solid Waste Crisis
The City of Honolulu's H-POWER waste incinerator, established in 1990,
was a state-of-the-art facility that set new standards for waste
management technology at the time. It was a pioneering project,
incorporating advanced incineration techniques to convert waste into
energy, significantly reducing landfill use and generating renewable
energy for the community. This innovative approach demonstrated
Honolulu's commitment to environmental sustainability and efficient
resource management.
Transitioning from the H-POWER waste-to-energy facility to a cutting-
edge pyrolysis system represents an industry leading paradigm shift in
Honolulu's approach to waste management. This innovative technology
not only enhances the efficiency of waste processing but also minimizes
environmental impact by converting waste into valuable byproducts
such as biochar, syngas, and bio-oil. Embracing pyrolysis signifies
Honolulu's forward-thinking commitment to sustainability, resource
recovery, and reducing the city's carbon footprint
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
• Honolulu’s MSW disposal model is financially and environmentally unsustainable, with The Department of Environmental Services estimates over $1 billion needed to maintain H-Power through 2045.
• Estimated costs for future H-Power operations (2032-2045) total approximately $1.1 billion, including new landfill ash diversion, NOx scrubbers, and CO2 scrubbing.
• Since 2008, taxpayers invested about $436.9 million in H-Power upgrades; additional investments since 2015 are projected but unspecified.
• H-Power emits pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (1,723,110 lbs), particulate matter (204,275 lbs), mercury (15 lbs), and CO2 emissions are twice as high per MWh compared to the Kahe Power Plant.
• H-Power produces significant pollutants, contributing to greenhouse gases, with emissions comparable to or exceeding other power sources.
The Problem : Current Waste Disposal Practices and Challenges
• Transition from incineration to pyrolysis and bioenergy technologies to convert waste into renewable fuels, biochar, and other products.
• Genesis O’ahu proposes scalable, near-zero emissions facilities that produce renewable diesel, SAF, and synthetic fuels.
• Genesis O’ahu’s facility will require 700 temporary construction jobs and 250 permanent high-tech green jobs.
• Genesis O’ahu hopes to alleviate the need for a second landfill daily and reduce dependency on the Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill, as our facility produces no landfillable residual. Our patented process produces only value added by products.
• Genesis O’ahu’s facility has near-zero emissions, does not require a smokestack.
The Solution: Innovative Waste Management Solutions
H-Power emits more greenhouse gases than the Kahe Power Plant, with emissions more than 200 times total annual emissions.
• New EPA regulations will require costly upgrades (costing $1M-$10M) and increased operating expenses ($20,000-$100,000) for advanced emission controls.
• Incineration is increasingly opposed globally, with many cities reducing or phasing out incineration due to environmental risks and inefficiency.
• Honolulu aims to meet climate goals, including carbon neutrality by 2045, through decarbonizing energy, transportation, and waste sectors.
• These technologies eliminate landfilling, reduce greenhouse gases, and generate valuable byproducts, including clean water.
• The proposed processes involve waste sorting, conditioning, pyrolysis, and conversion to renewable fuels, with high efficiency and market potential.
• Projects include building facilities on Oahu, with timelines of 30-36 months, and partnerships with engineering firms and contractors.
Environmental and Regulatory Impacts
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• Waste conversion creates local green jobs, diversifies the economy, and positions Hawaii as a leader in green technology.
• Eliminates costs associated with landfilling and recycling, while generating high-value products like sustainable aviation fuel.
• Community engagement through environmental education centers promotes awareness and collaboration.
• Provides a fund generated by 1% of the facility’s profits to support Native Hawaiian community projects.
• The initiatives support Hawaii’s 2050 Sustainability Plan, reducing GHG emissions, achieving zero waste, and promoting circular economy practices.
• Emphasize bioenergy solutions, including converting municipal solid waste and biomass into renewable fuels.
• Address the impending closure of H-Power in 2028 by developing alternative waste-to-energy facilities.
• Focus on decarbonizing energy sectors, especially transportation and aviation, with renewable drop-in diesel fuel.
• Promote policies like Act 15 to achieve carbon-negative goals by 2045 and foster innovation in waste and energy sectors.