Wilmar Edible Oils Philippines Inc. has shifted to geothermal energy for its Mindanao operations through a supply agreement with First Gen Corp. to reduce its carbon footprint.
Under the agreement signed ON Jan. 21, 2026, First Gen will provide power from its Mt. Apo geothermal plant in Cotabato to Wilmar’s processing facility in Gingoog, Misamis Oriental.
The 24-hour plant handles copra crushing and the refining of edible oils.
The move marks a significant step in the decarbonization efforts of Wilmar, the local unit of Singapore-based agri-business giant Wilmar International Ltd.
“Our partnership with First Gen reinforces our commitment to responsible operations, climate action while ensuring reliable power supply to support our operations,” Wilmar Edible Oils Philippines Inc. chief financial officer David Lim said.
Lim said that since energy is a major source of operational emissions, shifting to renewable energy offers a practical way to reduce environmental impact while ensuring cost stability.
First Gen, the largest renewable energy provider in the Philippines, operates more than 1,700 megawatts of renewable capacity across 22 facilities.
The company also maintains a 40-percent interest in four gas-fired power plants with a 2,017-megawatt capacity to ensure grid stability.
“Geothermal power is the only RE source that has baseload capability which can support the electricity demand of industries, while ensuring a reduction in its carbon footprint,” First Gen chief customer engagement officer Carlo Vega said.
First Gen aims to expand its total portfolio of renewable and low-carbon power facilities to 13 gigawatts over the next five years.
