DENR backs New Clark City waste-to-energy project

A P4-billion waste-to-energy project in New Clark City has received backing from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), a key step for what is deemed the country’s first large-scale facility of its kind.

In a statement on Monday, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said the DENR expressed support for the initiative during a recent consultation attended by government officials, project proponents and representatives from the academe.

The DENR emphasized that waste-to-energy projects are poised to support the country’s solid waste management framework, but must strictly comply with regulatory requirements and environmental safeguards.

BCDA president and CEO Joshua Bingcang said the facility would contribute to efforts to strengthen energy security and modernize solid waste management systems.

“It demonstrates how infrastructure development can deliver long-term environmental and economic value for the country,” Bingcang said.

The planned facility will have a capacity of 12 megawatts and is designed to process up to 600 metric tons of municipal solid waste daily.

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Once operational, it is expected to generate enough electricity to power more than 10,000 homes in Clark and nearby communities.

BCDA said the plant also aims to reduce dependence on landfills by cutting waste volume by up to 80 percent to 90 percent through controlled thermal treatment.

It will be equipped with air pollution control and flue gas treatment systems to meet international environmental standards.