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Maryvale Energy from Waste project moving forward

The Maryvale Energy from Waste (EfW) project has marked three important milestones in its plan to deliver a state-of-the-art EfW facility, located at the Maryvale Mill in the Latrobe Valley, Victoria, Australia. Opal Australian Paper and SUEZ Australia and New Zealand are pleased to announce that:

  • Masdar and Tribe have joined as additional equity partners for the development of the EfW facility.
  • ACCIONA has been selected as the construction partner.
  • SUEZ Australia and New Zealand has committed 150,000 tonnes per annum of Commercial and Industrial waste, to meet close to half of its initial capacity.

See Media Release for more information.

Media release

October 19, 2020

Maryvale Energy from Waste project moving forward

The Maryvale Energy from Waste (EfW) project has marked three important milestones in its plan to deliver a state-of-the-art EfW facility, located at the Maryvale Mill in Victoria. These include Masdar and Tribe becoming equity partners, ACCIONA selected as the construction partner and SUEZ Australia and New Zealand committed 150,000 tonnes of waste per annum.

Feasibility Study Report

Opal Australian Paper Maryvale is one of the largest employers in the Latrobe Valley with approximately 850 full time employees. When flow on effects are taken into account, we support 2,387 jobs and contribute $451 million to the economy of the Latrobe Valley region.

Works Approval green light for Opal Australian Paper

Opal Australian Paper is pleased to confirm that following a successful VCAT process, EPA Victoria has issued an amended Works Approval for its Energy from Waste (EfW) proposal. The Works Approval is a key component of the proposed $600 million plus EfW facility to be located at Maryvale Mill in the Latrobe Valley.

Feasibility Study Report: Appendices

The combined EfW plant operations and construction are estimated to make significant contributions to both the Victorian and Latrobe Valley economies and help Australian Paper improve its social and economic contribution to its employees and the communities in which it operates.

Energy from Waste Feasibility Study Summary

Opal Australian Paper Maryvale is one of the largest employers in the Latrobe Valley with approximately 850 full time employees. When flow on effects are taken into account, we support 2,387 jobs and contribute $451 million to the economy of the Latrobe Valley region.