With a new landmark project for the green transformation of the Regional Unit of Larissa, THALIS enhances the quality of life for local residents and creates the conditions for a sustainable transition towards circularity.

At the contract signing ceremony for the Region of Thessaly’s project “Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) of the Regional Unit of Larissa for the Service of the Waste Management Unit of the Regional Unit of Larissa”, held at the Administrative Headquarters of the Region of Thessaly in Larissa, attendees and speakers included, among others, the Regional Governor of Thessaly Mr. Dimitris Kourretas, the Mayor of Larissa Mr. Athanasios Mamákos, the Secretary General of the Decentralized Administration Mrs. Rena Karalariotou, while the Secretary General for Waste Management Coordination, Mr. Manolis Grafakos, participated via teleconference.

The contractor consortium under the name “Consortium WTP Larissa THALIS E.S. S.A. – R. & C. Development S.A. – Mesogeios S.A.”, with the distinctive title “C/J WTP Larissa”, will undertake not only the design and construction but also the operation of the Plant for a period of six (6) years.

After the contract signing, the Group General Manager for Circular Economy at Motor Oil and Vice President of THALIS, Mr. Dimitris Kontaxis, made the following statement:

“This project belongs to the Local Authorities and to the citizens of the area. From our side, we will implement it with a sense of responsibility and consistency, aiming at the effective management of waste, the recovery of valuable recyclable materials for the secondary market, and the substantial reduction of residues.”

This emblematic project, owned by the Unified Solid Waste Management Association of the Municipalities and Communities of the Prefecture of Larissa, and funded by the Operational Programme ‘Transport Infrastructure, Environment and Sustainable Development 2014–2020’ as well as by the Association’s own resources, will serve the needs of 280,000 permanent residents while delivering significant environmental and developmental benefits.

We continue to support the regional economy, to strengthen the sustainability of our region, and to generate added value for local communities.