Department of Energy has announced the start of registration for Qualified Suppliers under the Special Auction Round for Waste-to-Energy (WTE) projects as part of the country’s Green Energy Auction Program, formally advancing the 230 MW auction dedicated to thermal combustion WTE technology.
Registration activities are scheduled to begin on 25 May 2026 following the issuance of the Green Energy Auction Reserve (GEAR) Price by the Energy Regulatory Commission through Resolution No. 16, Series of 2026, released on 22 May 2026. The GEAR Price will serve as the ceiling price for project bids under the auction.
The Special Auction Round for WTE was initially launched on 30 December 2025 with the release of the Notice of Auction and Terms of Reference. Supplemental Terms of Reference were later issued on 28 April 2026 to support the auction process.
The auction covers a total capacity allocation of 230 MW, with project delivery timelines scheduled between 01 September 2028 and 31 March 2029.
According to the DOE, the initiative represents a major step toward strengthening the country’s waste management and renewable energy framework through the deployment of thermal combustion WTE facilities. The program aims to reduce landfill dependence, divert residual municipal waste away from disposal sites, minimise greenhouse gas emissions generated through waste decomposition, and encourage sustainable waste management practices while recovering energy from non-recyclable waste streams.
The department stated that the auction is also intended to mobilise investments into environmentally compliant WTE infrastructure while ensuring adherence to emissions standards, environmental regulations, and national solid waste management policies.
Through the Special Auction Round for WTE, the DOE seeks to accelerate the adoption of cleaner and more resilient energy solutions while supporting the country’s long-term sustainability and circular economy goals.
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