Citaglobal Subsidiary Won RM29 Million Waste Project
The firm will build a steam boiler plant for a Thai waste-to-energy facility, scaling its regional infrastructure operations.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Construction
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LAWI Engineering GmbH, a subsidiary of Citaglobal, secured a RM29 million contract for a waste-to-energy project in Thailand. The agreement is part of a larger RM52.1 million consortium contract to construct a facility capable of processing 500 tonnes of municipal waste daily.
Why it matters
This contract expansion highlights a move toward specialized waste-to-energy infrastructure projects that offer long-term operational scale for engineering firms. These projects demand precise technical execution and reliance on international consortia to manage power generation capacity.
The RM29 million contract represents 55% ownership by Citaglobal Environment Management, which is itself 56.14% held by Citaglobal. The project is designed to process 500 tonnes of municipal solid waste per day while generating 9.9 megawatts of electricity.
The players
LAWI Engineering GmbH
An engineering subsidiary of Citaglobal that specializes in power plant technology and waste-to-energy infrastructure.
Citaglobal
A Malaysia-based investment holding company with interests in energy, infrastructure, and technology sectors.
The details
The project centers on the construction of a steam boiler plant, utilizing LAWI Engineering’s technology for the power plant component. Working as part of a consortium, the company provides the basic engineering and core hardware necessary to convert waste into energy. This setup allows the firm to integrate its technical systems into broader civil engineering projects in Nakhon Ratchasima Province.
Timeline
The boiler island is expected to begin commercial operations 13 months from the award.
Market Landscape
The project aligns with the broader regional shift toward prioritizing waste-to-energy infrastructure as a viable utility model. This development follows established patterns of international consortium-led contracts designed to meet specific municipal power generation targets.
Operators in the infrastructure sector should monitor the 13-month timeline for commissioning as a benchmark for complex boiler plant installations. Assess supply chain capacity and technical partnership requirements if your firm plans to bid on similar municipal utility contracts.
The takeaway
Large-scale waste-to-energy contracts serve as a reliable indicator of regional utility investment cycles. Track the completion of the 13-month boiler island construction to determine if project milestones for international engineering consortiums remain on schedule.
Further reading
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