Decree No. 039-DR
Office of the Future President – DR2028
Issued by: Future President
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Article 1: Establishment of Five National Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Facilities
Effective immediately upon ratification, the Dominican Republic shall begin construction of five (5) new Waste-to-Energy (WTE) power plants strategically placed throughout the national territory:
- Santo Domingo (Northwest of Duquesa)
- Santiago de los Caballeros
- La Romana
- Puerto Plata
- San Cristóbal
Each plant shall be designed with:
- Capacity of 120 MW minimum output using modern clean incineration and emission capture technologies.
- Full compliance with EU 2019/904 standards for waste conversion and carbon reduction.
- Independent power grid connection for blackout mitigation.
Article 2: Phased Landfill Closures & Rehabilitation
All existing government-operated landfills, including but not limited to Duquesa, Rafey, and Azua, shall undergo phased closure and conversion based on the following timeline:
- Year 1–2: Immediate diversion of waste to new WTE plants under construction.
- Year 3–5: Excavation, sorting, and transport of legacy landfill waste to WTE plants for incineration.
- Year 6 onward: Redevelopment of each site into one of the following, depending on soil study and environmental suitability:
- Urban forest or nature preserve
- Public eco-park with recreational areas
- Large-scale solar farm for national grid contributions
Article 3: Port Catalina Conversion or Divestiture
The current Port Catalina oil facility shall be fully decommissioned by end of fiscal year 2029. The Dominican Republic shall pursue one of the following paths:
a) Private Sale – International tender offer to repurpose the port for non-oil-related clean energy commerce.
b) National Conversion – If unsold by deadline, Port Catalina shall be restructured into a Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) terminal and power generation facility, supporting clean hybrid energy alongside solar and WTE networks.
All oil and fossil fuel imports through the port will cease permanently upon successful transition.
Article 4: Funding and Oversight
- The Ministry of Environment & Natural Resources and Ministry of Energy & Mines shall jointly oversee implementation.
- Funding shall come from a combination of:
- 2028–2030 national infrastructure bonds
- International climate grants (e.g., UN Green Climate Fund)
- Strategic investment partnerships with foreign WTE developers
- An independent WTE & Green Transition Commission (WTEGTC) shall be established for compliance, transparency, and community accountability.
Article 5: Public Benefits & Employment
This initiative is projected to:
- Create over 15,000 new jobs in construction, engineering, environmental services, and long-term facility operations.
- Eliminate over 40% of national landfill volume by 2035.
- Reduce national blackouts by 80% in key zones.
- Lower CO₂ emissions by up to 3.5 million metric tons annually.
Closing Statement:
Let it be declared: The Dominican Republic shall no longer rely on decaying landfills and dirty oil imports. Through this decree, we step into a new age — a cleaner, stronger, and more self-reliant republic for our children and grandchildren. The age of waste is ending. The age of renewal begins.
Signed,
Future DR President
For the People, By the People.