Table 16 Localized cost survey results for the urban sludge treatment industry in Yakeshi city, 2024.

Chemical prices

MCSP Unit Price

0.35 USD/kg

https://www.yks.gov.cn/OpennessContent/show/492687.html

CPAM Unit Price

0.42 USD/kg

https://www.ccgp-neimenggu.gov.cn

TA Unit Price

0.92 USD/kg

https://www.ccgp-neimenggu.gov.cn

Energy costs

Industrial Electricity Unit Price(1-10 kV)

0.066 USD/kWh

http://fgw.nmg.gov.cn

Industrial Natural Gas Unit Price

0.47 USD/m³

http://www.als.gov.cn

Labor costs

Sludge Conditioning Operation & Maintenance Daily Wage

42.8 USD/day

https://www.jobui.com

Transportation costs

Sludge Short-Distance (within 20 km) Transport Comprehensive Cost

1.67 USD/t

https://neimonggol.zhaobiao.cn

Equipment depreciation

Sludge Conditioning Equipment Annual Depreciation Rate

8.3%

https://www.mohurd.gov.cn