WasteServ awards €75m contract for organic waste renewable energy plant
The contract has been awarded to the Greenmed consortium
The procurement process for a new, €75 million organic waste processing plant has been successfully concluded, Wasteserv said on Monday.
The contract has been awarded to Greenmed Malta, a local and overseas joint venture which includes the Vassallo Group.
"This is a significant step in strengthening Malta’s waste management infrastructure," Wasteserv said in a statement.
“We remain fully committed to modernising Malta’s waste management infrastructure and advancing the country’s environmental and sustainability goals. This major investment builds on the strong waste separation efforts ofhouseholds and businesses,” WasteServ CEO Richard Bilocca said. “With organic waste reaching a record 30 million kilogrammes in 2025, this is clear proof that our collective actions are making a difference.”
Wasteserv said the procurement process has paved the way for the development of a state-of-the-art facility designed to meet the country’s growing needs in organic waste processing.
Once operational, within the next two years, the plant, in Maghtab, will be capable of processing around 74,000 tonnes of organic waste annually. This material will then be converted into renewable energy in the form of electricity, as well as high-quality compost, reinforcing Malta’s shift toward a more circular economy.
WasteServ already operates a facility that converts organic waste into renewable energy and compost. It generates enough energy to power 1,200 households for an entire year. The new plant will significantly expand this capacity, substantially increasing both renewable energy generation and compost production.
Wastserv said that apart from operational performance, strong emphasis has been placed on architectural integration, ensuring the facility harmonises with its surrounding environment. The project includes purpose-built administrative offices and a dedicated laboratory, further enhancing WasteServ’s ability to operate to the highest environmental and regulatory standards.
The project is s co-financed under the EU Cohesion Fund with an estimated €45 million contribution