Aboitiz Power Corporation expects sustained strong performance through the end of 2024, driven by its distribution business, infrastructure development, and power generation.
Danel Aboitiz, Aboitiz Power chief commercial and stakeholder engagement officer, explained that the company is in "growth mode," with plans to build more infrastructure and projects in the near future.
"We're in growth mode. We have aspirations to build more, like the close to 4 gigawatts of capacity over the next couple of years that you mentioned. This momentum will continue until we achieve our goals," he told reporters.
When asked about the drivers of this financial projection, he explained, "We've got immense availability [of power plants], more capacity online, growth in our distribution business, and improvements in our infrastructure. Many small things are all adding up."
Carlos Aboitiz, Aboitiz Power chief corporate services officer, also assured stakeholders that the firm has sufficient financial support.
"The capital markets show support for Therma Visayas Inc. (TVI), which is a story of energy security in Cebu and energy affordability for Filipinos. Lenders recognize the fundamental value of a project like TVI for investors and creditors alike."
In the first nine months of 2024, Aboitiz Power posted a P27.3 billion net income, driven by improved margins, new solar projects, and higher retail volume and energy sales. This was achieved despite costs associated with GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co.'s units 1 and 2.
This nine-month performance was boosted by the operational capacity of the 159-megawatt (MW) Laoag solar plant, which came online in May. Located in Aguilar, Pangasinan, the plant aims to help reduce grid strain in the area.
Additionally, the 94 MW Cayanga solar plant contributed to the firm's growth this year. Spanning 196 hectares, the project provides approximately 147,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity, potentially powering 60,000 households.
Aboitiz Power also saw an increase in its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) due to better performance in retail volume and energy sales generated by its distribution utility firms.