Aboitiz units power Davao’s run-of-river hydro plants

MANILA, Philippines —  The Aboitiz Group has committed to further improve water supply in Davao after the inauguration of the Davao City bulk water supply project last month.

The group also vowed to boost the operation of the run-of-river hydroelectric power plant as the country’s largest bulk water supply would have a capacity of 300 million liters per day.

“It aligns with AboitizPower’s purpose of ‘Transforming Energy for a Better World,’ generating shared value for our stakeholders within and outside the Aboitiz Group, our host communities, and the country,” AboitizPower president and CEO Emmanuel Rubio said.

Apo Agua Infrastructura Inc., the water subsidiary of Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc., alongside partner Davao City Water District, has recently launched a bulk water supply project.

Hedcor, a subsidiary of AboitizPower, will provide general management functions and technical and asset management support to Apo Agua’s hydroelectric power plant.

“Aside from providing strategic and operational guidance, the AboitizPower unit will also train Apo Agua’s personnel in these activities,” the firm said.

The project will benefit over one million Davaoeños within its service area, according to Aboitiz.

“It’s heartening to see the Aboitiz Group unite as stewards of sustainable development. This initiative reflects our push for innovation and uplifting lives across the Philippines. These moments reaffirm our belief in the power of synergy to create meaningful change,” Aboitiz Group president and CEO Sabin Aboitiz said.

Hedcor generated electricity from run-of-river hydropower systems for more than 45 years.

President Marcos led the inauguration at the Apo Aqua water treatment facility along Davao-Bukidnon highway on Feb. 7.