BCDA signs four deals with Australian companies
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said on Monday that it signed four deals with Australian suppliers of smart-city solutions.
“These agreements will help not just the BCDA but the whole country to navigate toward a safe and sustainable future in terms of digital transformation and renewable energy transition,” BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua M. Bingcang said.
“Through these deals, we will also be able to drive inclusive economic growth and create more high-quality employment opportunities for those living within the economic zones we operate,” he added.
The four deals form part of the $1.53 billion in agreements clinched by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. at the Philippine Business Forum in Melbourne.
Kaizen ANZ Pty Ltd. has been tapped to develop, design, construct, commission, and fund a Tier-3 data center in Poro Point Freeport Zone, La Union.
“This will provide the Philippines with a robust and scalable infrastructure for secure and efficient computer, network, and storage technology capabilities,” the investment promotion agency said.
The deals also include a partnership with St. Battalion GigaFactory, Inc., which will introduce next-generation battery manufacturing in the Philippines through four factories in New Clark City.
BCDA also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Energy Decarb Pty Ltd. to deploy decarbonization solutions at BCDA sites.
“This deal includes the orchestration of renewable energy, storage, and e-mobility, aimed at reducing energy costs and reliance on grid power,” the BCDA said.
An MoU with Passenger Urban and Rapid Vehicles Solutions, Inc. aims to explore potential opportunities in providing electric vehicle fleets within BCDA properties.
“This would include the design, installation, and operation of fast-charging stations,” the BCDA said. — Justine Irish D. Tabile
