Press Releases
MGEN and SPNEC Announce a Strategic Partnership with Actis
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) and its subsidiary, Solar Philippines New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) have agreed to enter into a strategic partnership with Actis to invest in a 40% equity stake in Terra Solar Philippines, Inc. (“Terra Solar”) – poised to be the...
MGreen’s Terra Solar Project gets BOI’s Green Lane Certificate
In line with the Philippine government’s thrust for a more diversified and balanced energy mix to address the nation's energy security concerns, the Board of Investments (BOI) has given MGEN Renewable Energy, Inc. (MGreen), the renewable energy arm of Meralco PowerGen...
Energy Executive Emmanuel V. Rubio takes the helm as President of Meralco’s Power Generation Unit
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGen), the power generation investment unit of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), has officially appointed energy executive Emmanuel V. Rubio as its President and Chief Executive (CEO) Officer starting July 1, 2024. Rubio brings a wealth...
MGreen units secure funding for solar projects in Isabela and Nueva Ecija
Units of MGen Renewable Energy, Inc. (MGreen), the renewable energy arm of Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGen), successfully secured funding for two of its solar power plant projects. These projects have a combined capacity of 67.75 megawatts AC (MWac) of renewable...
MGreen’s Greenergy for Global Inc. kicks off solar power plant project in Isabela
Greenergy for Global, Inc. (GGI) celebrated the ceremonial kickoff of its 49 MWac solar power plant in Cordon, Isabela last February 24, 2024. GGI, a subsidiary of MGen Renewable Energy Inc. (MGreen), the renewable energy arm of Meralco PowerGen Corporation...
In the News
JG Summit, MPIC sell stakes in GBP to Meralco PowerGen
By Sunstar Cebu LISTED firm JG Summit Holdings Inc. and Metro Pacific Investments Corp. announced Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 the signing of agreements with Meralco PowerGen Corp., a wholly owned generation subsidiary of Manila Electric Company, to transfer their...
Meralco Powergen acquires 100% of Global Business Power
By Bilyonaryo.com JG Summit Holdings Inc. and Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) are consolidating their power businesses under a single entity to increase operational efficiency and create scale. Based on filings with securities regulators, JG Summit and...
Meralco PowerGen to take over Global Business Power Corp.
By Jon Viktor D. Cabuenas | GMA News Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGen), a wholly-owned generation subsidiary of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), is set to fully acquire and take over Global Business Power Corporation (GBP), a leading power producer outside...
Meralco PowerGen absorbs, buys out 100 pct of Global Business Power
By ABS-CBN News MANILA - Meralco's power generation firm PowerGen Corp (MGen) has acquired 100 percent ownership of Global Business Power Corp (GBP) in a move to organize the group's power assets. MGen signed agreements with JG Summit Holdings and Beacon...
MGen poised to take full control of Vis-Min power producer
By RONNEL W. DOMINGO | Philippine Daily Inquirer Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) signed agreements with a firm under the Manuel Pangilinan-led group as well as JG Summit to fully own Global Business Power Corp. (GBP), for a combined transaction worth about P34.4...
Meralco PowerGen buys GBP for P34B
By Maria Romero | The Daily Tribune The group of businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan, through Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN), fully acquires tycoon George Ty’s power company, Global Business Power Corporation (GBP), for P34 billion. In a disclosure on...
Meralco unit buys 86% stake in GBP
By Jordeene B. Lagare | Manila Times Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), the power generation unit of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), acquired 86 percent stake in Global Business Power Corp. (GBP). MGen signed on Wednesday the signing of share purchase agreements...
Meralco PowerGen acquires 86% in affiliate firm GBPC for P34.47-B
by Myrna M. Velasco | Manila Bulletin Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN), a power generation investment subsidiary of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has acquired 86-percent shareholdings of affiliate firm Global Business Power Corporation (GBP) for P34.466...
MGen takes full ownership of GBP
By The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — Gokongwei-owned JG Summit Holdings Inc. and Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) are consolidating their power sector investments under Manila Electric Co. (Meralco). Under the plan, JG Summit and...
Meralco takes full control of Global Business Power
By Alena Mae S. Flores Manila Standard Manila Electric Co. said Wednesday wholly-owned unit Meralco PowerGen Corp. will take full ownership of Global Business Power Corp. after acquiring an additional 86-percent stake for P34.466 billion. Meralco said in a...