Mariano Marcos
State University

MMSU to adopt Japan’s waste-to-energy and dioxins removal technologies

By Neil Bryant Baliao, StratCom Correspondent

The National Bioenergy Research and Innovation Center (NBERIC) of MMSU is set to adopt Japan’s revolutionary Waste-to-Energy (WtE) solution and dioxins removal technology developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industry Power IDS Co., Ltd.

Mr. Masayoshi Hashikawa, Senior Engineer and Technical Advisor of Mitsubishi Power, delivered a lecture at the MMSU Center for Flexible Learning today, September 23. His presentation highlighted Japan’s cutting-edge waste disposal methods, which convert garbage into energy while minimizing harmful emissions. 

“Let us manage wastes through the use of technology to save our country,” Mr. Hashikawa said, emphasizing the importance of societal contribution. 

Mr. Hashikawa also covered the nature of dioxins, furans, and dioxin-like compounds, as well as the technologies used to measure and eliminate harmful emissions, focusing on the global tolerance standards for emissions and how Japan complies with the international standards.

Dr. Prima Fe Franco, MMSU OIC President thanked Mitsubishi for their trust and partnership with MMSU, reaffirming its dedication to innovative and sustainable solutions. “MMSU is ready to manage waste and transform it into energy,” she said. 

Present at the event were Dr. Bjorn Santos, concurrent NBERIC director and vice president for Resource Generation and Management; Dr. Nathaniel Alibuyog, vice president for Research, Development, and Innovation; Mr. Cirilo Baylosis Jr., department manager of Strat Business Planning, Mitsubishi Powers Inc.; Mr. Akira Asahi, chairman of MHI  Power (Philippines) and president of Mitsubishi Power Insc. (Philippines); Mr. Vincent Engracia, consultant of MHI Power (Philippines) Plant Services Corporation; students and faculty members from COE and CAFSD including representatives from local government units. 

This initiative is part of MMSU’s response to the country’s alarming waste management crisis and the university’s initiatives to create sustainable energy alternatives. The collaboration also underscores MMSU’s commitment to environmental sustainability as reflected in its recent ranking of 251st in the world in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings.