CMIC in Puebla Proposes a Waste-to-Energy Plant

The Mexican Chamber of the Construction Industry (CMIC) in Puebla is planning a project to build a waste-to-energy plant for urban waste management, with plans to invest US$542.8 million in the facility, which is expected to generate an average of up to 60 MW.

Raymundo del Valle Lafont, president of the organization, noted that his sector not only develops proposals related to mobility, road infrastructure, connectivity, and urban development, but also on issues aimed at mitigating environmental impact.

In light of this, he reported that they have this proposal for urban waste management, which aligns with the state government’s public policies aimed at improving the environment in Puebla through innovation and sustainability.

“This project represents an initial direct private investment of $580 million—more than 10,000 million pesos—which will grow to more than $900,000,” he explained.

He also noted that this represents a job opportunity for CMIC members and, above all, will mark a clear turning point in addressing the waste problem.

Del Valle Lafont reported that the plant is expected to generate reliable power available 24 hours a day, adding that the electricity would be offered at competitive prices.

He noted that the project involves a private investment that could be of interest to the state government, since “we would be turning a problem—waste—into investment, jobs, infrastructure, and energy for Puebla.”

He has stated that, throughout its 51-year history, the CMIC not only seeks to participate in public works but also to support other projects as part of a modernization effort in areas of importance to the state.

He emphasized that the agency possesses the expertise to resolve complex issues and that, within the organization, waste management is one of them.

“Digital transformation is no longer the future—it is the present. Artificial intelligence, new materials, and energy efficiency are already part of our projects. Our challenge is to ensure that no member is left behind.”

He noted that the presence of specialized construction companies is a sign of strength for the state's development.