PMM president Masayoshi Koda and First Gen president and COO Giles Puno (2nd and 3rd from left) led the signing of the agreement for the supply of renewable energy to PMM’s factory in Batangas from First Gen-affiliated geothermal facilities. Also in photo are PMM director Mitsuki Notsu (extreme left) and First Gen SVP Vincent Martin VillegasPhilippine Manufacturing Co. of Murata Inc. (PMM) renewed its agreement with First Gen Corporation for the supply of renewable electricity for its production facility. The supply deal is aligned with the commitment of the Japan-based electronics giant to shift electricity used in all its factories and offices around the world to 100% renewable energy by 2050.

“Together, we in First Gen and PMM are not just reducing emissions but also shaping a future where environmental responsibility and growth go hand in hand,” First Gen president and chief operating officer Giles Puno said during a signing ceremony to mark the renewal of their agreement.

PMM is the Philippine unit of Murata, a worldwide manufacturer and innovator of electronic components and solutions. Its manufacturing facility in the Philippines, located inside the First Philippine Industrial Park economic zone in Batangas, is the company’s biggest manufacturing facility in Southeast Asia.

PMM and First Gen initially forged a supply agreement in 2021. Under the new agreement, the power supply for PMM will come from the Bacon-Manito geothermal power facility in Bicol operated by Energy Development Corporation.

“The renewal of our supply agreement with First Gen highlights our companies’ decarbonization and sustainability goals. While we aim to capture the demand for components that support emerging technologies, we want to do so in a manner that is cost-efficient, best in class and carbon-neutral,” said Masayoshi Koda, president of PMM.

PMM is Murata’s first overseas facility to operate on 100% renewable energy. The facility has been operating on 100% renewable energy since 2022 and supply from First Gen was at the heart of this achievement. Aside from using geothermal energy, the plant harnesses power from over 6,700 solar panels installed at its facility.

First Gen’s affiliate Pi Energy Inc. provides other solutions for PMM that lower the risk of unforeseen power interruption. Beyond the supply of clean and renewable energy, Pi Energy also constructed a transmission line that utilizes extremely sensitive equipment and machines to prevent unwanted downtime and unnecessary repairs for its Batangas facility.

“This extended collaboration not only strengthens our bond but also reinforces our shared dedication to environmental stewardship,” Puno pointed out.

(Story/Photos by:Joel Gaborni)