The Filipino-Indian consortium of ATD Waste to Energy Energy Corp., Global Heavy Equipment and Construction Corp., and India-based Uttamenergy Ltd. is set to invest P4 billion for the construction of a waste-to-energy (WTE) plant in New Clark City.

The establishment of the WTE was formalized after the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the consortium signed a contract of lease on 19 November 2025 for a four-hectare property in New Clark City for the first large-scale WTE plant in the country.

According to BCDA, the WTE plant is a world-class, state-of-the-art facility that will transform waste into clean energy, power thousands of households, and generate jobs for Filipinos across the Central Luzon region.

The establishment of a large-scale WTE plant in New Clark City is a step toward advancing sustainable waste management and clean energy generation in the Philippines.

With a total investment of P4 billion, the facility will have the capacity to convert 600 metric tons of waste per day into 12 megawatts of electricity. This provides a solution to the persistent problem of solid waste management in the country while supplying locally sourced clean energy for more than 10,000 homes in Clark and surrounding communities.

“This facility symbolizes a shift in mindset. It sends a powerful message: waste is not just garbage — it is a resource. A resource that, when managed responsibly and creatively, can power homes, fuel progress, and protect our planet,” said Engr. Amando T. Diaz, president of the consortium.

Energy Undersecretary Giovanni Carlo Bacordo expressed support for the WTE project, saying it will help the country meet its renewable energy mix targets under the Philippine Energy Plan 2023–2050. He added that the project will contribute to the government’s waste management program and bolster flood-control measures and initiatives.

“It’s not only for job generation in the region and power generation, but it is also about waste management. Yearly, our problem is flooding and waste is contributory to flooding. So, it is like hitting two birds with one stone — waste management, power generation and renewable energy,” he said.

BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua M. Bingcang expressed optimism over the project, citing strong support from other national government agencies like DOE and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. He also underscored the project’s potential to drive employment generation and sustainable growth in Central Luzon.

The WTE plant is expected to generate roughly 300 jobs during the construction phase, with an additional 100 direct employees once the facility becomes operational. It will also support downstream industries and stimulate economic activity across the region.

“This project demonstrates how sustainability can go hand in hand with progress. Through this facility, we seek to empower local communities by providing them with meaningful jobs, while simultaneously fulfilling our commitment to environmental stewardship and clean energy generation,” Engr. Bingcang said.

The rise of this WTE facility is a result of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit to India in August this year. The project aligns with New Clark City’s vision to become the country’s first smart, green, and future-ready metropolis designed to improve the quality of life for Filipinos from present to future generations.