The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said it has secured a P4 billion waste-to-energy (WTE) project with Indian engineering firm Uttamenergy Limited.
The agency added that the deal will pave the way for the Philippines’ most advanced WTE facility in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac.
The facility will process 600 metric tons of municipal solid waste daily and generate 12 megawatts (MW) of electricity, enough to power over 10,000 homes.
The construction of the facility will start on a four-hectare site, with a provision to expand by an additional six hectares.
The expansion is expected to bring in billion pesos more in follow-on investment and increase processing capacity and energy output, the BCDA said.
“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,” BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua M. Bingcang said.
This project is expected to generate 300 jobs during the construction phase and over 100 full-time positions during operations.
The BCDA said local labor and supply chains will be prioritized, supporting livelihoods across Tarlac and nearby provinces.
The facility will also catalyze downstream industries in waste recovery, transport, and energy services, according to Bingcang.
“Projects like this are not just about infrastructure. They create ecosystems of opportunity, like jobs for skilled workers, contracts for small businesses, and long-term value for local governments managing waste sustainably,” he added.
The WTE consortium includes Global Heavy Equipment and Construction Corporation and ATD Waste-to-Energy Corporation from the Philippines, alongside India’s Uttamenergy, a regional leader with WTE and biomass facilities across Asia and Africa. The plant will utilize German-engineered Enviropower technology from MARTIN GmbH for high-efficiency, low-emission waste combustion.
