Tarlac set to host PH’s most advanced waste-to-energy plant

A P4-billion waste-to-energy (WTE) facility will soon rise in Capas, Tarlac, marking a significant step forward in the country’s clean energy transition and sustainable waste management initiatives.

The project, secured by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) with Indian engineering firm Uttamenergy Limited, follows President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s recent state visit to India.

ATD Waste-to-Energy Corp. President and CEO Amando Diaz said the project offers “a transformative solution that aligns with national goals of environmental protection, energy security, and sustainable urban development.”

The facility is designed to divert 600 tons of municipal solid waste daily from landfills while generating up to 12 megawatts of electricity—enough to power thousands of homes and businesses. Officials said the plant will be equipped with advanced German-engineered and French pollution-control technologies to ensure compliance with global environmental standards.

“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 earlier.

The plant is expected to generate hundreds of jobs during its construction and operation phases while serving as a model for future sustainable urban developments under the New Clark City master plan.

Waste-to-energy technology is already widely adopted in countries like Japan, Sweden, and Singapore. The Tarlac facility, envisioned as the most advanced in the Philippines, seeks to replicate this success while addressing both energy supply and waste reduction challenges.