Energy Development Corp., the renewable energy arm of the Lopez family’s First Gen Corp., is moving forward with the expansion of its geothermal portfolio after receiving government clearance to conduct preliminary studies on two key sites in Luzon.
The Department of Energy granted certificates of authority for the 100-megawatt Buguias-Tinoc project, spanning the provinces of Benguet and Ifugao, and the 20-megawatt Mt. Sembrano project in Rizal and Laguna, according to agency data.
The certificates function as a critical regulatory precursor, permitting EDC to secure environmental and local permits, conduct technical surveys, and perform pre-feasibility assessments before formal construction begins.