Contract signed to launch an innovative anaerobic digestion plant to produce renewable energy in Malta.

On Monday, April 13, WasteServ and the GreenMed joint venture signed a contract to begin construction of a state-of-the-art anaerobic digestion plant that will process organic waste, converting it into renewable energy and high-quality compost for local agriculture. Present at the ceremony were Maltese Minister of the Environment Miriam Dalli, Minister for EU Funds Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi, WasteServ CEO Richard Bilocca, and Entsorga CEO G.F. Galanzino.

The plant will be built by the GreenMed consortium, a joint venture between Entsorga Spa, Mesogeos Itnl, and Vassallo. Entsorga will supply all the core technologies for the process: from waste pretreatment to anaerobic digestion for the production of biogas and, consequently, energy from renewable sources, through to the composting phase, which will yield high-quality fertilizer, ensuring maximum circularity in material and energy recovery.

With this contract award, Entsorga further strengthens its technological position in Europe and accelerates its international growth. “We are thrilled to play a key role in the construction of one of the most innovative renewable energies production plants in Europe—and thus in the world,” commented Gian Francesco Galanzino, CEO of Entsorga. “This is a crucial milestone for strengthening infrastructure and implementing Malta’s Waste Management Plan, as well as a further, vital step in the direction set by RePowerEU.”

The project will in fact be co-financed by the European Union’s Cohesion Fund as part of the RePowerEU strategy for the energy transition.

Once operational, within the next two years, the plant will be able to process approximately 74,000 tons of organic waste, equivalent to the annual waste produced by about 500,000 people – the entire population of the island. This waste will yield over 9,000,000 Nm³/h of biogas, which will be converted into 20 GWh of renewable energy – enough to power 2,500 homes – and 15,000 t/y of high-quality compost, significantly contributing to the reduction of landfill waste.

“This project will prepare Malta for the future and ensure that our children, instead of inheriting landfills, inherit infrastructure capable of transforming our waste into resources,” said Richard Bilocca, CEO of WasteServ, at the press conference on April 13.

“This is yet another example of how EU funds will continue to drive the ongoing transformation of the Maltese economy, as required not only by European legislation but also to modernize our economy in line with the 2050 goals,” stated Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi, Minister for EU Funds.

Environment Minister Miriam Dalli also expressed great satisfaction, emphasizing that this organic waste treatment plant will significantly improve the country’s infrastructure, helping to create a cleaner environment, a more circular economy, and a higher share of renewable energy, while reducing dependence on fossil fuels. “This facility will help Malta achieve its environmental goals, particularly regarding recycling and waste reduction,” Minister Dalli concluded, “and will drive the country toward meeting the highest environmental standards.”