BCDA, Japanese firms set study on Clark Green City

MANILA, Philippines - State-owned Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Japanese firms Hitachi Asia Ltd. and The Power Grid Solution Ltd. for the development of Clark Green City.

BCDA said the Japanese firms would conduct feasibility studies for Clark Green City, specifically for establishing an energy management system, an energy storage system, a district cooling system, and a total energy network system through the establishment of a private utility company.

The MOU was signed Wednesday as part of President Duterte’s State Visit to Japan.

BCDA said the feasibility studies are estimated to cost about P10 million and are expected to be finished within six months.

The 9,450-hectare Clark Green City is envisioned as the Philippines’ first smart, green and disaster-resilient city that will showcase the country’s capability to build a sustainable and modern city.

According to the BCDA, the partnerships with the Japanese companies underscore the continuing ties between the Philippines and Japan.

“BCDA also sees the partnerships as further bolstering the current administration’s vision to sustain the country’s growth through more infrastructure and economic projects,” it said.

The signing of the agreements came on the heels of earlier similar partnership deals signed with various Chinese companies during President Duterte’s state visit in Beijing last week.