Plasco Energy Group Inc. is an innovative technology company that converts post-recycled municipal solid waste into green power and other valuable products. Plasco operates the world’s only commercial-scale conversion technology facility that converts municipal solid waste into a consistent syngas that runs reciprocating gas engines, to generate electricity.
The Plasco Conversion System is the result of over 30 years of experience with plasma technologies. Decades of research and development have been invested to develop breakthrough performance both economically and environmentally. Since 1986, we have operated research facilities in Ottawa and Spain where our process has been continuously tested and refined.
Approximately $270 million in capital has been raised and invested in Plasco since 2005. Public investment includes $9.5 million in funding from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) and a $4 million loan from the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation.
Plasco and its partners assume all financial responsibility and risk with respect to the construction, completion, commissioning, and on-going operations of a facility. Our finance, build, own, and operate business model ensures there are no capital costs for the community or its taxpayer.
Our facilities charge competitive tipping fees for the waste they receive and also generate revenue from the sale of premium green electricity. Plasco offers the most economical and environmentally superior alternative to landfilling and incineration.