Leyte beneficiaries reap benefits of ER1-94 funds from EDC, DOE
News releaseMay 30, 2022 Beneficiaries of Lopez-owned and geothermal leader Energy Development Corporation (EDC) in Ormoc and Kananga, Leyte continue to reap the benefit of hosting its geothermal plants directly from the company amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This benefit is in compliance with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Circular No. DC2018-08-0021 that requires […]
EDC donates 700 law books to Aemilianum College
Media ReleaseMay 24, 2022 First Gen-owned Energy Development Corporation (EDC), the country’s leading geothermal producer, donated 713 Supreme Court Report Annotated and other Law books to Aemilianum College Inc. in Sorsogon City on May 19. The formal turnover of books was held at the Aemilianum College Inc. (ACI) auditorium, with some EDC participants […]
ERC approves EDC application to link geothermal plant to Mindanao grid
Originally published on bworldonline.com QUICK READ: Energy Development Corporation is set to develop a transmission line that will connect its geothermal facility near Mt. Apo to the Mindanao grid. THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the application of Energy Development Corporation (EDC) to develop a point-to-point power transmission line that will connect its […]
EDC donates medical supplies, equipment to Nagotgot, Albay health centers
Media ReleaseMay 20, 2022 First Gen-owned Energy Development Corporation (EDC), the country’s leading geothermal producer, donated much-needed medical supplies, equipment, and furniture worth Php 262,000 to two newly constructed health centers in Brgy. Nagotgot, Manito, Albay on May 16. EDC Palayan Binary Plant Project (PBPP) Project Manager Engr. Anthony Witkowski, Construction Manager Neil […]
EDC to receive USD 266 million funding for growth initiatives
Originally published on thinkgeoenergy.com QUICK READ: Energy Development Corporation set to receive USD 266 million capital to fund the company’s growth initiatives. Philippine-based Energy Development Corporation (EDC) is set to receive USD 266 million in capital for 2022 from parent company First Gen Corp. to fund its growth initiatives. This was announced by […]
EDC to build an arboretum at VSU to showcase rich Philippine forest
Originally published on vsu.edu.ph/ QUICK READ: Energy Development Corporation set to build an arboretum at the Visayas State University flagship campus in Baybay City. The arboretum is the company’s greening initiative that aims to restore denuded forests, preserve and propagate native tree species, and protect biodiversity. An arboretum of native Philippine trees […]
Calling all business owners: are you ready to choose clean energy?
Global warming and climate change are the biggest modern crises felt around the planet. There are thousands of families losing their homes and livelihoods due to the adverse effects of climate change. For corporations and business entities, the future isn’t looking too bright either. We’ve learned from the pandemic that everything in our society […]
EDC inaugurates 3.6 MW Mindanao-3 geothermal binary plant today
Press Release27 April 2022 KIDAPAWAN CITY, Cotabato — First Gen-led renewable energy leader Energy Development Corporation (EDC) inaugurated its 3.6 MW Mindanao 3 (M3) binary geothermal power plant, expanding its existing Mount Apo geothermal facility with an additional supply of clean, reliable, stable power in Mindanao. The ceremony held at the power plant […]
Richard B. Tantoco Milestone: 25 Years In FPH
By : MA. ELIZABETH D. NASOLHead, Human Resource Management Group When I was invited to say something about Ricky Tantoco’s milestone of 25 years of service in FPH/FGen, I eagerly accepted the opportunity to add my own input to what I expect would probably be volumes of stories and anecdotes about a very beloved […]
The Linden Suites switches to 100% renewable energy
Originally published on rappler.com QUICK READ: The Linden Suites sources its energy supply from geothermal with First Gen Corporation and its subsidiary Energy Development Corporation. MANILA, Philippines – The Linden Suites shifted to geothermal energy for its power requirements, joining the government’s green energy option program (GEOP). In a statement, the […]