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EDC nets P5.7 B in first half

By Neil Jerome C. Morales | August 15, 2012 - 12:00am

Lopez-led Energy Development Corp. (EDC) turned to profitability in the first half due to better operations of its power generation units.

Business

First Gen looks to triple profit this year

By Neil Jerome Morales | May 17, 2012 - 12:00am

First Gen Corp., the power generation firm of the Lopez Group, is looking at a three-fold growth in profit this year, driven by higher electricity sales from its subsidiaries.

Business

First Gen profit drops 82% to $13.3M in H1

By Ted P. Torres | August 17, 2011 - 12:00am

Lopez-owned First Gen Corp. registered an 82-percent drop in net earnings in the first semester to $13.3 million, from $74.9 million in the same period a year ago.

Business

NGCP, First Gen unit sign 3-year power supply deal

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | April 21, 2011 - 12:00am

To ensure the reliability of power supply in the Luzon grid, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and First Gen Hydro Power Corp. have entered into a three-year supply agreement.

Business

Phl power firm earnings in 2010 up 27%

March 28, 2011 - 3:04pm

Philippine power firm First Gen Corp.'s profit in 2010 rose 27.4 percent to 121 million U.S. dollars thanks to strong revenues brought by its natural gas and geothermal energy businesses.

EDC net profit surges to P5.74 billion

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | July 24, 2010 - 12:00am

Lopez-owned Energy Development Corp. (EDC) more than doubled its net income in the first half of the year to P5.74 billion from P2.69 billion in the same period in 2009, the company said in a statement.

Business

EDC to pay $123.8 million for 2 geothermal plants

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | December 2, 2009 - 12:00am

Energy Development Corp. (EDC), the country’s largest renewable energy company, will pay the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) $123.8 million for the purchase of two geothermal power...

Business

First Gen hires Austrian firm  for Pantabangan rehab

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | February 17, 2008 - 12:00am

Business

First Gen sets $100-M expansion of hydropower complex

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | December 19, 2006 - 12:00am

First Gen Corp., the investment arm of the Lopezes in power generation, is planning to pour in more than $100 million for the expansion and upgrade of its newly-acquired 112-megawatt (MW) Pantabangan-Masiway...

Business

First Gen unit posts $2.58-M performance bond

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | October 17, 2006 - 12:00am

Lopez-controlled First Gen Corp. said its unit, First Gen Hydro Power Corp. has posted a performance bond of $2.58 million or two percent of its bid price of $129 million for the 112-megawatt (MW) Pantabangan-Masiway...

Business