North Maharlika Energy Corp. plans to construct a 12-megawatt waste-to-energy plant in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, carrying a price tag of up to P3.2 billion to alleviate the locality’s pressing municipal waste management issues.
A 36,948-Square-Meter Footprint in Barangay Nancayasan
The proposed facility will span 36,948 square meters across two adjoining parcels of land situated in Barangay Nancayasan. Construction on the site is slated to kick off in the fourth quarter of 2027, with commercial operations targeted to begin in the second quarter of 2030.
Easing Mounting Pressure on Shrinking Landfill Capacity
According to a public scoping document released by the Environmental Management Bureau, the project aims to ease mounting pressure on Urdaneta’s shrinking landfill capacity. Beyond waste reduction, the installation is designed to generate baseload power, delivering a steady, reliable supply of electricity while simultaneously cutting greenhouse gas emissions originating from unmanaged landfills across surrounding areas.
Technology, Composition, and Daily Operational Standards
Waste-to-energy plants convert discarded materials into usable energy resources like electricity, though environmental outcomes depend heavily on the specific technology deployed, the composition of the processed waste, and how the facility is operated.
Regulatory Assessment Set for Oct. 29 at Magic Mall
To advance the environmental assessment process, the Environmental Management Bureau scheduled a public scoping meeting for Oct. 29 at Magic Mall in Urdaneta City.
A Competitive Bidding Framework Overseen by National Regulators
North Maharlika was among 11 qualified bidders identified by the Department of Energy in September for a special green energy auction for waste-to-energy projects. The list of qualified bidders did not establish whether the company had won an award.
