Prime Waste secures fuel deal with Holcim

Prime Infra-led Prime Waste Solutions (PWS) Pampanga, Inc. has signed a deal to supply refuse-derived fuel (RDF) to Holcim Philippines’ Bulacan and La Union cement plants. 

Under the agreement, PWS will provide a steady stream of RDF made from processed plastic waste.

Holcim will use this fuel to cut its reliance on traditional energy sources through co-processing, which turns waste into alternative fuels and raw materials.

“It is rare to find like-minded organizations such as Holcim willing to partner with us and make investments in sustainable practices like RDF consumption. We are excited to start this partnership, especially at a time when effective waste management and environmentally sustainable business practices are urgently needed," Prime Infra Market Sector Lead for Waste Cara Peralta said on Wednesday.

PWS Pampanga, inaugurated in June 2024, operates a modern waste facility in Porac with a capacity of up to 5,000 tons per day. 

The facility employs advanced equipment—including vibrating sieves, baler systems, and magnetic separators—to maximize resource recovery and minimize landfill use. Its Cebu site similarly supplies shredded plastics as RDF to local customers.

Holcim Senior Vice President and Head of Geocycle Samuel Manlosa Jr. said the partnership with Prime Infra reflects a shared focus on leading the waste management sector while maintaining operational efficiency and growth.

Through its Geocycle unit, Holcim has been co-processing waste to divert community-generated garbage into alternative fuel for cement kilns, supporting its sustainability and operational efficiency goals.