In Andalucía, elections are scheduled for May. The Official Bulletin of the Canary Islands published on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the review of the Integrated Environmental Authorization (AAI) for the hazardous and non-hazardous waste transfer facility operated by the Andalusian company Ecología Canaria, S.A. (ECANSA) at the Port of Las Palmas. The resolution, signed by General Director Ángel Pablo Montañés (PP), concludes a technical audit process initiated under files AAI-73-LP/001-2022 and AAI-73-LP/001-2025.
The update of the permit responds to regulations for the prevention and integrated control of pollution. This legal framework requires facilities with potential environmental impact to periodically adjust their protocols to the Best Available Techniques (BAT). The ECANSA facility, located in the main logistics hub of the island, operates as a center for the reception and classification of critical substances, necessitating constant monitoring of its containment and management systems.
The General Directorate of Environmental Quality bases this review on compliance with Article 24.3 of the consolidated text of the Law on the prevention and integrated control of pollution. The administrative procedure ensures that the infrastructure maintains the necessary standards to mitigate chemical risks within the port area. Resolution No. 139, dated March 2, 2026, serves as the legal instrument validating the technical adequacy of the facility for handling highly hazardous waste.
The technical document, now accessible through the website of the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Energy, outlines the operational conditions imposed on the company. These AAI reviews are crucial for the industrial fabric of the Port of Las Palmas, as they harmonize waste treatment capacity with the protection of the Gran Canary coastline. With this announcement, the Canary Islands Government completes the administrative update cycle for one of the key operators in the circular economy of the maritime sector.
