First Gen fuels Mindanao hospital’s 100 percent shift to renewable energy

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December 8, 2025 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — Lopez-led First Gen Corp. is set to power Capitol University Medical Center (CUMC) in Cagayan de Oro, making it the first hospital in Mindanao to operate entirely on renewable energy (RE).

Under a recently signed agreement, First Gen will supply 900 kilowatts (kW) of geothermal power to support the operations of the 200-bed hospital, including its Kidney Institute and other specialty care facilities.

The power supply will be sourced from the Mount Apo Geothermal Plant in Cotabato, owned and operated by First Gen subsidiary Energy Development Corp. (EDC).

“We are pleased to be the first medical center in Mindanao to be powered directly by geothermal energy that is also harnessed from Mindanao,” CUMC president Rosalinda Deleste said.

“We look forward to reaping the benefits of using renewable energy not just for helping the environment, but for doing our part to improve the health and well-being of Kagayanons,” Deleste added.

The deal between First Gen and CUMC was made possible through the government’s green energy option program, which enables consumers with a monthly peak demand of at least 100 kW to directly contract RE supply.

“Geothermal energy is ideal for hospitals, industries and other businesses that need a reliable RE supply. It’s an honor to support CUMC as they begin their journey toward decarbonization,” First Gen chief customer engagement officer Carlo Vega said.

Geothermal plants are clean sources of baseload power or the minimum amount of electricity needed on the grid to meet constant demand.