DOE names potential winning bidders for 428 MW of waste-to-energy projects
The Department of Energy (DOE) has identified nine potential winning bidders covering 12 waste-to-energy projects with a combined offered capacity of 428 megawatts (MW), subject to completion of post-auction requirements.
All 12 bids passed evaluation following the October 13 Special Green Energy Auction for Waste-to-Energy (Special GEA-WTE), the DOE said in its November 3 release. All price offers were below the approved auction ceiling, with electricity delivery committed no later than December 31, 2029.
“This first waste-to-energy auction opens new opportunities to turn municipal solid waste into a productive energy resource. It is an important step toward encouraging investments that can support electricity supply while helping communities address growing waste management challenges,” Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin said.
The Notice of Award posted on the DOE website on November 3 lists Pan Pacific Renewable Power Philippines Corp. for the Cavite and Navotas projects, with offered capacities of 34 MW and 80 MW, respectively.
San Mateo Sanitary Landfill and Development Corporation has two San Mateo projects offering 42 MW each. International Solid Waste Integrated Management Specialist, Inc. also has two projects, Montalban-1 and Montalban-2, offering 42 MW each.
Manila Integrated Environment Corporation is listed for a Manila facility offering 76 MW, while North Maharlika Energy Corporation’s Pangasinan project offered 10.2 MW.
Other potential winning bidders are Prime Integrated Waste Solutions, Inc., with a 23-MW offer, and LECRA Eco Sustain Philippines, Inc., with 13.8 MW for its Integrated Waste Management and Recovery Facility.
In the Visayas, Forza Development Corporation offered 12 MW for its Bacolod City project. In Mindanao, the City Government of Davao offered 11 MW for the Davao City Waste-to-Energy Facility.
The DOE emphasized that inclusion in the notice does not constitute a final award. Potential winning bidders have a non-extendible period of 30 calendar days from website posting to submit the required documents before Certificates of Award may be issued.
These include an undertaking to deliver committed capacity, a performance bond, applicable grid impact-study documents, and certification of compliance with financial obligations under renewable energy contracts, where applicable.
Failure to submit or comply with the requirements within the prescribed period can result in disqualification and calling of the bid bond, according to the notice.
“Securing a place in the auction is only the beginning. Project developers must meet the required conditions and demonstrate their readiness to deliver,” Garin said.
Beyond post-auction compliance, the DOE said implementation will depend on reliable waste feedstock arrangements, financing, permits, environmental compliance, and grid connections. Developers, local governments, and concerned agencies will need to coordinate waste management arrangements with electricity delivery commitments.
Source: Power Philippines