The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), together with a Filipino-Indian consortium, is moving forward with the establishment of the first large-scale waste-to-energy (WTE) plant in the country—a world-class, state-of-the-art facility that will transform waste into clean energy, power thousands of households, and generate jobs for Filipinos across the Central Luzon region.
The BCDA and the consortium of ATD Waste to Energy Energy Corp. Global Heavy Equipment and Construction Corp., and India-based Uttamenergy Ltd. formalized their contract of lease for a four-hectare property in New Clark City on November 19, 2025, marking a bold step toward advancing sustainable waste management and clean energy generation in the Philippines.
With a total investment of Php4 billion, the facility will have the capacity to convert 600 metric tons of waste per day into 12 megawatts of electricity. This provides an innovative solution to the persistent problem of solid waste management in the country while supplying locally sourced clean energy for over 10,000 homes in Clark and surrounding communities.
“This facility symbolizes a shift in mindset. It sends a powerful message: waste is not just garbage—it is a resource. A resource that, when managed responsibly and creatively, can power homes, fuel progress, and protect our planet,” said Engr. Amando T. Diaz, president of the consortium.
Energy Undersecretary Giovanni Carlo Bacordo expressed support for the WTE project, saying it will help the country meet its renewable energy mix targets under the Philippine Energy Plan 2023–2050. Moreover, Usec. Bacordo said this will contribute to the waste management program of the government and bolster flood-control measures and initiatives.
“It’s not only for job generation in the region and power generation, but it is also about waste management. Yearly, our problem is flooding and waste is contributory to flooding. So, it is like hitting two birds with one stone—waste management, power generation and renewable energy,” he said.
BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua M. Bingcang voiced optimism over the project, noting the strong support from other national government agencies like DOE and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. He also underscored the project’s potential to drive employment generation and sustainable growth in Central Luzon.
Demonstrating this impact, the WTE plant is expected to generate roughly 300 jobs during the construction phase, with an additional 100 direct employees once the facility becomes operational. More than that, it will support downstream industries and stimulate economic activity across the region.
“This project demonstrates how sustainability can go hand in hand with progress. Through this facility, we seek to empower local communities by providing them with meaningful jobs, while simultaneously fulfilling our commitment to environmental stewardship and clean energy generation,” Engr. Bingcang said.
The rise of this WTE facility is a direct result of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit to India in August this year. The project is in line with New Clark City’s vision to become the country’s first smart, green, and future-ready metropolis designed to improve the quality of life of Filipinos from present to future generations.
