Towards Sustainable Dev't: Waste-to-energy facility to rise in Iloilo City

Source: www.gulfoilandgas.com 3/13/2024, Location: Asia

The city government of Iloilo will soon close down its sanitary landfill to give way to a waste-to-energy (WtE) facility which will be constructed under a public-private partnership (PPP) scheme.

The Iloilo City government recently held a ceremonial contract exchange with the Metro Pacific Water (MPW) – a wholly-owned subsidiary of Metro Pacific Water Investments Corporation (MPWIC) – for the construction of the P2.3 billion Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility (ISWMF) in a move towards a sustainable urban development.

“This outcome marks a historic milestone for us; building one of the country’s most technologically advanced waste recovery facilities only here in Iloilo City,” Treñas previously said as the construction of the facility will begin in October 2024.

To be constructed on three-hectare land in Barangay Ingore, La Paz district, the ISWMF will handle 475 tons of waste per day.

The WtE facility, which is powered by advanced technologies and an innovative waste management plan, would significantly reduce the waste that ends up in Iloilo landfills, conserving natural resources, and minimizing environmental impact.

The ISWMF is also estimated to result in a reduction of 129,000 metric tons of CO2 Equivalent per year, and will treat, recover, and convert the city’s waste into Refuse-Derived Fuel and Biogas which are considered as renewable energy sources by the Department of Energy (DOE).

The facility is likewise expected to generate 3.5 megawatts of power to augment the 10 megawatts for the desalination plant, which can produce additional water supply at a lower cost for the residents.

Treñas stressed that the project represents an important building block in establishing Iloilo City as a major investment hub, noting that as a model in PPP, the city is implementing a new technology to “create value from waste streams, further cementing its leadership in sustainable waste management in the country.”

“During the negotiations for the final terms of the proposal, both sides worked together towards a common objective, exploring new ways to address environmental issues, show flexibility and agree on tangible results that are important for businesses and the Ilonggo community,” the city mayor added. (AAL/JNH/PIA Iloilo)


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