NEW CLARK CITY, TARLAC (PIA) — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has allotted P4 billion to establish the country’s first large-scale waste-to-energy (WTE) facility in New Clark City in Tarlac, marking a major step toward modernizing waste management.
BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua Bingcang emphasized the project’s contribution to the broader push of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to strengthen environmental protection, enhance energy security, expand clean energy use, and promote sustainable urban development nationwide.
“This project directly contributes to the national agenda of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. by strengthening environmental protection, supporting energy security, and introducing modern waste management systems. It demonstrates how infrastructure development can deliver long-term environmental and economic value for the country,” he said.
Targeted as a modern waste management solution, the project aims to significantly reduce landfill dependence by cutting waste volume by up to 80–90 percent through controlled thermal treatment, providing a structured and environmentally managed disposal system for local government units.
The facility is designed to generate 12 megawatts of power while processing up to 600 metric tons of municipal solid waste daily.
In addition, the facility is also expected to generate multiple recoverable outputs, including clean electricity for the Luzon grid, using proven WTE technology with over 70 years of global operational experience.
Meanwhile, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources expressed support for the project, emphasizing that, subject to strict compliance with environmental safeguards, modern WTE systems can form part of a science-based and responsible solid waste management framework.
Aside from its environmental benefits, the project is anticipated to generate over 300 jobs during its two-year construction phase and provide sustained employment throughout its projected 25-year operational lifespan.
Once operational, the WTE facility will further strengthen New Clark City’s position as a strategic growth center anchored on modern infrastructure and responsible environmental management.
