Press Releases
MGEN, SMGP, and AP Complete Energy Deal for the Philippines’ First Integrated LNG Complex
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) together with San Miguel Global Power Holdings (SMGP), and Aboitiz Power Corporation (AP) through its subsidiary, Therma NatGas Power, Inc. (TNGP) have completed the financial close of a US$3.3 billion partnership which involves the...
MGEN subsidiary PacificLight Power awarded 600 MW CCGT plant, to be operation by 2029
Metro Manila, Philippines, 3rd January 2025 – Manila Electric Company (“Meralco”) announces that its power generation arm, Meralco PowerGen Corporation (“MGEN”), through its subsidiary PacificLight Power Pte Ltd (“PLP”), has been awarded the right to build, own, and...
MGEN Lights Up the Holidays with Annual Handog sa Pasko ng MGEN (HAPAG) Initiative
MGEN volunteers spread smiles with beneficiaries during the HAPAG in Panay. Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines – Meralco PowerGen (MGEN), the power generation arm of Meralco, is spreading holiday cheer and fostering a spirit of generosity this season through its annual...
BESS Supply Agreement Signed for MTerra Solar
Hong Kong — December 6, 2024 — Terra Solar Philippines Inc. (TSPI), a unit of MGEN Renewable Energy Inc. (MGreen), signed a Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Supply Agreement with Huawei International,...
MGEN unit seals EPC contract with POWERCHINA for East-side Development of MTerra Solar Project
Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines — November 29, 2024 — Terra Solar Philippines, Inc. (TSPI) officially signs an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract with the Power Construction Corporation of China Ltd. along with its affiliates (Power China)....
In the News
Groups want MGen coal plant project’s ECC declared expired
By Adam Ang BusinessWorld VARIOUS anti-coal groups have asked the government to declare the expiration of the environmental compliance certificate (ECC) of Meralco Powergen Corp.’s (MGen) large coal power plant project in Quezon province as its construction was...
Power firms support shift from coal to clean energy
By Alena Mae S. Flores Manila Standard Energy companies, environmental groups and consumers on Wednesday welcomed the Department of Energy’s declaration of a moratorium on endorsements for greenfield or new coal power plants. Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi...
Major coal players to abide by D.O.E. ban on ‘new’ projects
By Lenie Lectura Business Mirror MAJOR coal power plant producers are supporting the Department of Energy ‘s (DOE) pronouncement to stop endorsing new coal power plant projects. The country’s power mix is dominated by coal, being the cheapest among the...
A commitment to the transition towards a better and more sustainable energy future
By BusinessWorld The coronavirus pandemic has become the biggest global crisis in recent history. Yet, even when the world overcomes this, there are still others far greater looming in the horizon. The World Bank has urged countries to accelerate and...
Back on track
By Manila Standard Atimonan One Energy, Inc. (A1E) gradually resumed activities at its site in Atimonan, Quezon—with full remobilization expected in the coming weeks. A1E has been strictly implementing health and safety protocols at the site, including use of...
MGen moves target date for Bulacan solar farm
By Adam J. Ang | BusinessWorld MERALCO Powergen Corp. (MGen) is still expecting to launch its solar farm in Bulacan within the year despite a delay in construction due to the quarantine restrictions. Last April, PowerSource First Bulacan Solar, Inc. (PFBSI),...
Meralco to pursue auction for additional power supply
By Lenie Lectura | Business Mirror The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) made an assurance that its power supply is adequate to meet the current demand of its customers and that there is no need to alter its power requirements in the near future. “So far, in terms...
Meralco PowerGen says it conducts ‘full-blown’ environmental impact studies on all projects
By Ted Cordero | GMA News Meralco Powergen Corp. (MGen) on Tuesday said that it conducted environmental impact assessments in all its power plant projects amid calls by Church leaders in Quezon province for it to stop its proposed coal-fired plant project....
A1E, partners distribute insulin plant to seniors, diabetics
By Manila Standard Atimonan, Quezon—With no choice but to stay indoors, many have turned to “plantitos” and “plantitas”—a new term for those now into the gardening craze. What if more people start growing herbs with natural health benefits? The insulin plant...
E-jeep boost Atimonan residents’ fight against COVID-19
By Manila Standard Residents of Atimonan in Quezon province received last week an electric jeepney (e-jeep) from Atimonan One Energy, Inc. (A1E) and e-Sakay, Inc. The PhP1.07 Million e-jeep was turned over to Atimonanayor Rustico Mendoza, who lauded the gift as...