PH’s Most Advanced Waste-to-Energy Plant Worth ₱4B To Rise In New Clark City

A ₱4-billion (US$70-million) waste-to-energy (WTE) facility—poised to be the country’s first large-scale and most advanced, and capable of processing 600 metric tons of municipal solid waste daily to generate 12 megawatts of power—will soon rise in New Clark City, Tarlac, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has announced.

Amando T. Diaz, President and CEO of ATD Waste-To-Energy Corporation, signs the MOU with Uttamenergy’s Managing Director, Balram Adhalka, for the ₱4-Billion waste-to-energy plant in New Clark City, Philippines. The signing in New Delhi, India, was brokered by BCDA President and CEO Joshua Bingcang. (Contributed Photo)

The landmark project marks one of the major infrastructure agreements secured by the Philippine government during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s recent five-day state visit to India.

A Memorandum of Understanding for the project was brokered by the BCDA and presented to President Marcos Jr. during the Philippines-India Business Forum in Bangalore.

BCDA President and CEO Engr. Joshua M. Bingcang said the facility will be built by a consortium led by Indian engineering firm Uttamenergy Limited, a regional leader with WTE and biomass facilities across Asia and Africa, together with Philippine partners ATD Waste-to-Energy Corporation and Global Heavy Equipment and Construction Corporation.

Bingcang emphasized that the facility—located within New Clark City, a 9,450-hectare flagship development positioned as the Philippines’ first smart and resilient metropolis—will serve as a scalable model for clean industrial infrastructure in the country.

The consortium will begin construction of the facility on a four-hectare site, with a provision to expand by an additional six hectares.

Bingcang noted that expansion could bring in several billion pesos more in follow-on investment and significantly increase processing capacity and energy output.

Approximately 300 jobs are expected during the construction phase, with over 100 full-time positions during operations. Local labor and supply chains will be prioritized, supporting livelihoods across Tarlac and nearby provinces.

The facility is also expected to catalyze downstream industries in waste recovery, transport, and energy services.

“This investment delivers direct national value and reinforces our transition to clean energy, supports modern waste management for cities, and brings high-impact foreign capital into one of the Philippines’ most strategic growth areas,” Bingcang said.

ATD Waste-to-Energy Corp. President and CEO Amando T. Diaz added, “This project represents a significant leap forward in the country’s environmental strategy, addressing two of the most pressing national concerns: waste management and energy generation.”

Diaz explained that the plant will use advanced, globally proven technology to safely convert non-recyclable waste into electricity, significantly reducing landfill dependence while contributing to the national power grid.

The plant’s operations will be strictly monitored by both local and international experts to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations. He stressed that all emissions will be filtered and treated before release, ensuring a safe and eco-friendly process.

Key benefits of the project include:

• Reduced Landfill Waste: Diverts 600 tons of municipal solid waste daily from overcrowded landfills, extending their lifespan and minimizing environmental impact.

• Clean, Renewable Energy: Generates up to 12MW of electricity, powering thousands of homes and businesses through a low-emission, renewable process.

• Job Creation & Economic Growth: Creates hundreds of jobs during construction and operation, stimulating local economies.

• Environmental Protection: Equipped with state-of-the-art air pollution control systems, the facility complies with international standards, making it among the cleanest energy generation methods available.

  
  

“This facility is more than just a power plant. It is a transformative solution that aligns with our goals of environmental protection, energy security, and sustainable urban development,” Diaz said, noting that WTE technology is already used successfully in Japan, Sweden, Germany, China, and Singapore.

“This realization signals a bold new chapter in the way we view waste—not as garbage, but as a resource,” he added.

The BCDA affirmed that the project is aligned with the Marcos Jr. administration’s energy and environmental priorities, including the Philippine Energy Plan and the Extended Producer Responsibility Act, which mandates more efficient solid waste processing by local governments and producers.

Bingcang pointed out that the project also supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).