In a historic move toward sustainable development and modern waste management, ATD Waste-To-Energy Corporation in consortium with Global Heavy Equipment and Construction Corporation alongside India’s Uttamenergy Limited will build a ₱4-billion waste-to-energy (WTE) facility in the country.
In a press release, ATD Waste-To-Energy Corp. said this WTE plant, which is a pioneering facility and the first of its kind in the Philippines, is designed to convert solid waste into clean, renewable energy.
“This project represents a significant leap forward in the country’s environmental strategy, addressing two of the most pressing national concerns: waste management and energy generation,” said Amando T. Diaz, President and CEO of ATD Waste-To-Energy Corporation.
“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 planned project will be constructed at a four-hectare site in Capas, Tarlac that is part of the New Clark City master-planned by BCDA.
“This four-billion peso 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 statement last Thursday.
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.
Key benefits to the country:
• 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 12MW capacity of electricity, the facility will help power thousands of homes and businesses using a low-emission, renewable process.
• Job creation & economic growth: The plant is expected to create hundreds of jobs during both construction and operation phases, stimulating local economies.
• 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 both local and international experts to ensure that all environmental, health, and safety regulations are met — and even exceeded. 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,” said Diaz of ATD WTE Corp. “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 is a Filipino-owned company which 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, which is based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, 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, low-emission waste combustion and France based PAPREC (formerly CNIM) and SecoLAB for Boiler and Flue Gas Treatment respectively.
This joint project is aligned with President Marcos Jr. administration’s energy and environmental priorities, including the Philippine Energy Plan and the Extended Producer Responsibility Act, which mandates more efficient solid waste processing by local governments and producers.
