Located in the Light Industry & Science Park in Calamba, Laguna, Asaba’s facility now runs entirely on clean energy drawn from the Pantabangan and Casecnan hydroelectric plants in Nueva Ecija.
The transition follows a power supply agreement signed in November 2024 with First Gen, marking another milestone in Engtek’s ambitious goal to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 45 percent by 2030.
Reducing carbon emission
“This shift allows us to significantly lower our environmental impact while improving operational cost efficiency,” said Motohiro Asaba, president of Engtek Philippines. “By replacing coal-fired electricity with renewable hydro power, we expect a meaningful reduction in our carbon emissions. In 2024 alone, Asaba Manufacturing recorded 3.64 tCO₂e (tons of carbon dioxide equivalent) emissions.”
The agreement was made possible through the Retail Competition and Open Access provision of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001, which empowers contestable customers to choose their electricity suppliers.
Sustainability blueprint
The partnership between Engtek and First Gen began in 2022 with the conversion of its first Philippine facility, Engtek Precision Philippines Inc., to geothermal power. The site added on-site solar capabilities in 2023. These multi-source energy strategies reflect Engtek’s broader sustainability blueprint, integrating clean energy adoption, operational efficiency, and environmentally responsible manufacturing.
Carlo Vega, chief engagement officer of First Gen, welcomed the development. “We are pleased to support Engtek in its sustainability journey. First Gen’s goal is to enable our partners to decarbonize without sacrificing operational reliability or efficiency.”
Recognition
A ceremonial Renewable Energy Plaque was presented by First Gen to Engtek Group on June 20, 2025, marking the official renewable energy transition.
Founded in 1995 and acquired by Engtek in 2024, Asaba manufactures precision aluminum and zinc die-cast components for the automotive sector.
First Gen is among the Philippines’ most diversified RE producers with nearly 300 megawatts (MW) of hydroelectric capacity from three facilities. It also runs 25 other RE facilities spanning geothermal, solar, and wind sources, contributing 1,352 MW. It also manages 2,017 MW of natural gas capacity. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
