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Works Begin on New €75 Million Organic Processing Plant

Construction has started on Malta's new €75 million organic processing plant, a key investment in the country’s waste management infrastructure. The facility will increase annual organic waste treatment capacity and generate renewable energy.

By Malta News AI Desk / 14/08/2026

Works have begun on Malta’s new €75 million Organic Processing Plant, part of the country’s transition towards a circular economy where more materials are recovered from waste and converted into resources like compost and renewable energy.

Approximately €45 million is being co-financed through the European Union Cohesion Fund. The facility will increase annual organic waste treatment capacity from approximately 36,000 tonnes to over 74,000 tonnes when operational, generating up to 20 GWh of electricity annually.

The plant incorporates advanced technology and automation for improved efficiency and environmental safeguards. Specialised machinery is used during excavation to reduce noise and vibration, with excavated material reused on site to backfill low-lying areas.

Minister for Energy, the Environment and the Regeneration of the Grand Harbour Miriam Dalli, Minister for European Funds Keith Azzopardi Tanti, and WasteServ CEO Richard Bilocca visited the site. The facility will become a key component of WasteServ’s ECOHIVE strategy and support more sustainable waste management.

The Organic Processing Plant is expected to be completed within two years, becoming a crucial part of Malta's modern approach to waste and resource management.

Read the official source: Malta Public Service