ECO PACT. ATD Waste-To-Energy Corp. president and chief executive officer Amando Diaz and Uttamenergy's managing director Balram Adhalka (2ndand 3rdfrom left) seal the deal for the building of a PHP4-billion waste-to-energy plant in New Clark City, Tarlac. The memorandum of understanding, signed in New Delhi, India, was brokered by Bases Conversion and Development Authority President and CEO Joshua Bingcang (left) and presented to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during the Philippines-India Business Forum in Bangalore, India on Aug. 7, 2025. (Contributed photo)
MANILA –The planned PHP4-billion waste-to-energy (WTE) facility on a four-hectare site in Capas, Tarlac is a significant leap forward in the country's sustainable development and modern waste management strategies.
The agreement was secured by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) with Indian engineering firm Uttamenergy Limited following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s five-day state visit to the South Asian country on Aug. 4 to 8.
"This project addresses two of the most pressing national concerns: Waste management and energy generation," Amando Diaz, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of ATD Waste-To-Energy Corp., said in a news release over the weekend.
"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."
Envisioned as the most advanced waste-to-energy facility in the Philippines, the project is part of the New Clark City master-planned by BCDA.
"This project 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 CEO Joshua Bingcang said in a previous statement.
Utilizing advanced, globally proven technology, the plant will safely convert non-recyclable waste into electricity, significantly reducing landfill dependence while contributing to the national power grid.
Among the expected key benefits to the Philippines are:
Reduced landfill waste: The plant will divert 600 tons a day of municipal solid waste from overcrowded landfills, extending their lifespan and minimizing environmental impact;
Clean, renewable energy: Capable of generating up to 12 megawatts of electricity, the facility will help power thousands of homes and businesses using a low-emission, renewable process;
Job creation and economic growth: The plant is expected to create hundreds of jobs during both construction and operation phases, stimulating local economy;
Environmental protection: Equipped with state-of-the-art air pollution control systems, the facility ensures compliance with international environmental standards, making it one of the cleanest energy generation methods available:
Proven technology: Waste-to-energy technology is already being successfully used in highly industrialized nations such as Japan, Sweden, Germany, China and Singapore -- demonstrating its safety, reliability, and long-term sustainability.
The plant's operation will be strictly monitored by local and international experts to ensure that all environmental, health, and safety regulations are met and even exceeded, according to officials.
All emissions are filtered and treated before being released, ensuring a safe and eco-friendly process that does not endanger communities or the environment.
"This realization of this project signals a bold new chapter in the way we view waste -- not as garbage, but as a resource," Diaz said. "We are proud to bring world-class technology to the Philippines that supports our people, protects our environment, and powers our future."
ATD Waste-to-Energy Corp., a Filipino-owned companyin Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, specializes in electric power generation, transmission, and distribution. Its operations include the management of generation facilities, transmission and distribution systems, as well as electricity and transmission capacity exchanges for the sale of electricity to end users.
Uttamenergy Limited, based in Pune City, Maharashtra, is an energy equipment and solutions provider and a known 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 and low-emission waste combustion, and France-based PAPREC (formerly CNIM) and SecoLAB for boiler and flue gas treatment, respectively. (PR)
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