Geo Pomona Waste Management has concluded a week-long technical study tour of Austria, saying the experience has equipped its delegation with fresh expertise and international partnerships to strengthen Zimbabwe’s flagship waste-to-energy project.
The delegation ended the tour with a benchmarking visit to the Rautenweg Residue Landfill in Vienna, where it studied advanced residue management systems, sustainable energy recovery and circular economy practices.
Geo Pomona said Austria’s integrated approach to waste management offers valuable lessons for Zimbabwe’s transition to modern, environmentally sustainable waste treatment.
“Our delegation capped off the journey with an eye-opening benchmarking visit to the Rautenweg Residue Landfill in Vienna. From innovative residue management to sustainable energy recovery, Austria continues to set the gold standard in circular economy solutions.”
The visit formed part of the ISWA Austria Study Tour 2026, which brought together waste management professionals from around the world to explore cutting-edge waste-to-energy technologies, emissions control systems and resource recovery solutions.
During the week, Geo Pomona announced that its delegation, led by Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman Dr Dilesh Nguwaya, travelled to Austria to gain first-hand experience from some of Europe’s most advanced waste-to-energy facilities and engage with leading industry experts.
Geo Pomona is developing Zimbabwe’s flagship waste-to-energy facility at the Pomona site in Harare, where municipal solid waste will be converted into electricity while significantly reducing the volume of waste sent to landfill. The company says insights gained during the Austria study tour will help strengthen the project’s implementation and accelerate the adoption of global best practices.
Reflecting on the visit, Geo Pomona said it was returning home with renewed momentum.
“Proud of the insights gained and the partnerships strengthened along the way, we are returning with fresh perspectives to apply to our own waste-to-energy initiatives.”
