New Clark City is being positioned as a major hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced manufacturing, backed by an extensive infrastructure rollout covering energy, logistics, fuel systems, and telecommunications.
Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) President and CEO Joshua Bingcang said the planned AI-native industrial hub under the US-led Pax Silica initiative will require a fully integrated ecosystem capable of supporting energy-intensive industries.
In an interview on Bilyonaryo News Channel’s (BNC) “Business 360,” Bingcang said the agency is pushing forward with plans for a 500-megawatt solar farm, dedicated power connections, fuel pipelines, and expanded telecom infrastructure to meet future demand.
He confirmed that BCDA is preparing to announce a foreign-funded 500-MW solar project, which will serve as the first embedded power facility within New Clark City.
“This will give assurance and confidence to locators that there’s available power nearby,” Bingcang said.
While emphasizing that solar energy alone cannot serve as baseload supply, he added that the agency is also pursuing additional embedded power projects and a dedicated grid connection in coordination with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines.
Beyond energy, BCDA is also expanding logistics infrastructure around Clark International Airport, including a newly launched FedEx sorting facility expected to be completed within two years.
Bingcang said the broader ecosystem is designed to ensure fast global movement of AI-driven technologies and innovation.
The agency is likewise coordinating with US partners on a dedicated fuel pipeline to Clark Airport and with the Asian Development Bank for telecommunications upgrades.
“All the elements that are required by the US partners, we are already in an advanced stage of preparation or even construction,” Bingcang said.
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