First Gen powers Lucio Tan group’s clean energy transition

MANILA, Philippines – First Gen Corp. has advanced the shift to clean electricity among more companies backed by billionaire Lucio Tan, including Philippine Airlines (PAL).

Besides supplying power to several Eton Properties assets, the Lopez-led renewable energy producer will also provide electricity to PAL, Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP), Macroasia SATS Food Industries Corporation, Macroasia Catering Services, Inc. (MACS), Grandspan Development Corp. and Absolut Distillers.

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The deal covers more than 21 megawatts (MW) of power, sourced from First Gen’s Tongonan Geothermal Power Plant.

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For PAL alone, First Gen supplies more than 3 MW of geothermal power to the flag carrier’s maintenance base complex, inflight center and headquarters in Pasay.

Likewise, LTP receives 3.9 MW for its aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities, while MACS gets 1.8 MW for its inflight and corporate catering facilities.

Supply start dates vary by facility, although some began shifting to geothermal power in late 2025.

Earlier this month, First Gen also began supplying electricity to 14 Eton facilities, including Eton Centris Cyberpod Five, Eton Centris Cyberpod One, Eton Centris Cyberpod Three and Four, Eton Centris Walk, Eton Cyberpod Corinthian and Eton WestEnd Square.

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“The fulfillment of this partnership sends a powerful message that companies across aviation, real estate, manufacturing, and hospitality can lead the way towards a low-carbon future,” First Gen president and chief operating officer Francis Giles Puno said in a statement on Wednesday.

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“Geothermal doesn’t choose the time of day. It will deliver to you power 24/7 and immune to the fluctuations of the sun and wind,” he added.

The group operates 31 renewable energy facilities powered by solar, wind, hydro and geothermal sources. It has more than 1,700 MW of renewable energy capacity. /pai INQ

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