Cyprus unveils largest biogas plant from organic waste

The largest renewable energy project in Cyprus from organic waste management is being built in the Agia Varvara industrial area of Paphos and is expected to be completed in the coming months. Using advanced anaerobic digestion technology, the unit will convert over 100,000 tons of organic waste into biogas each year, which will then be transformed into electricity. This capacity allows it to serve not only Paphos but also Limassol and other areas.

Unlike solar and wind energy, the unit can operate 24/7, producing up to ten times more energy than photovoltaic systems of similar power and providing stable electricity supply even when renewable sources like sun and wind are limited. This strengthens Cyprus’s energy security while supporting a balanced grid.

The project, developed by BioElectric GCC Ltd with Austrian technology, also offers an environmental solution to the growing challenge of organic waste management. By processing collected organic waste under the new “pay as you throw” system, the plant will reduce harmful methane emissions and support Cyprus’s transition to green development and a circular economy.