- Texas Instruments has operated in the Philippines for 40 years, with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority managing ecozones for national economic priorities.
- BCDA, a state-owned enterprise in the Philippines, has been involved in land designation activities in Tarlac since January 2026.
- BCDA is managing the development plans for the Clark site in Central Luzon, which is overseen by the Marcos administration and utilizes the Bangut River as a potential water source.
BCDA and TOTALPower explore 70.8 MW LNG power plant in New Clark City
What happened
Bases Conversion and Development Authority and TOTALPower signed a memorandum of understanding on October 8, 2026, to explore a 70.8-megawatt liquefied natural gas power plant in New Clark City. The agreement allows for preliminary technical discussions and feasibility studies for potential energy projects on BCDA-administered properties.
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Why it matters
The project aims to provide a reliable power supply to support the increasing investments and industries in New Clark City. BCDA stated that securing energy is crucial for supporting locators and encouraging more investments in the area.
Bases Conversion and Development Authority is managing the development plans for the Clark site in Central Luzon, which is overseen by the Marcos administration.
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Who's involved
- Bases Conversion and Development AuthorityState-owned enterprise managing the development of the Clark site in the Philippines.
- ClarkChairperson of TOTALPower, involved in the exploratory discussions.