MacroAsia Group Launches Desalination Plant to Strengthen Water Security in Poro Point Freeport
MacroAsia Group has formally entered the water infrastructure sector with the commissioning of the first phase of a desalination treatment facility inside the Poro Point Freeport Zone (PPFZ), marking a significant step in enhancing water reliability in the area.
The project, developed by Poro Point Summa Water, Inc. (PPSWI), a MacroAsia subsidiary, has transitioned from construction to operational commissioning. The milestone was commemorated in a ceremony attended by the Provincial Governor of La Union, along with representatives from the Freeport Zone and local government units.
Located within the PPFZ in San Fernando City, the desalination plant addresses a longstanding infrastructure gap. Prior to its development, the Freeport Zone operated without a dedicated water utility concessionaire or centralized pipeline network. With the facility now operational, locators within the economic zone have direct access to a dependable supply of potable water, strengthening the zone’s infrastructure backbone and supporting business continuity.
The Poro Point Freeport Zone, administered by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), is a key special economic zone in Northern Luzon. The addition of a desalination facility enhances its attractiveness to investors by ensuring water security—an essential requirement for industrial, commercial, and agro-industrial operations. Subject to regulatory approvals, the plant also has the potential to extend services to neighboring areas in San Fernando City.
Designed with modular components, the facility allows for scalable expansion to accommodate growing medium- and long-term demand from Freeport locators and nearby developments. Initial water production and delivery have already been completed, demonstrating the plant’s technical readiness. Commercial supply has commenced to its first offtake client, Poro Point Agro-Industrial Development Company, Inc. (PPAIDCO).
The project aligns with MacroAsia Group’s broader strategy to diversify into infrastructure and utility investments that offer stable, recurring income streams while contributing to national and local development priorities. Through PPSWI, the group positions itself as a partner in building resilient, future-ready infrastructure that supports economic growth across emerging regional hubs.