The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to collaborate with Siemens Group to support waste-to-energy initiatives that will convert municipal waste into electricity.

The announcement was made on Tuesday via a statement shared on the state government’s official X account.

The partnership will be jointly overseen by the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.

The government stated that Lagos currently produces between 13,000 and 14,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily, portions of which have already been allocated to various waste-to-wealth initiatives, including partnerships with a Dutch company and Lafarge for power generation.

“The Lagos State Government on Monday hinted at a collaboration with the Siemens Group on Technology Support on waste-to-energy initiatives.

“Speaking during a strategic meeting with representatives from Siemens Group held in Alausa, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab said the collaboration will be jointly handled by the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources as well as that of Energy and Mineral Resources,” the statement read in part.

Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, noted that a significant portion of Lagos’ waste remains unutilised, presenting opportunities for new waste-to-energy projects.

He highlighted the Epe power plant and material recovery facilities in Ikorodu and Badagry as part of ongoing efforts to ease pressure on landfills and boost renewable energy.

Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, added that with Lagos undergoing rapid urbanisation, the government is committed to creating an enabling environment for private investors like Siemens to support waste-to-power initiatives.

Siemens Group’s Commercial Director, Durgen Schumann, pledged the company’s global expertise in power generation to support Lagos in addressing its waste management challenges and enhancing electricity supply.

The proposed partnership with Siemens is part of a broader effort by the Lagos State Government to convert waste into energy.

Earlier in July, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced a $400 million waste-to-energy project in Epe.

The initiative, to be delivered through a private sector-led design, build, finance, and operate model, is projected to yield a 12% internal rate of return over 20 years, backed by electricity tariffs and tipping fees.