BALER, Aurora (PIA) — The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with United States–based clean energy firm Ally Power Inc. for a 128-megawatt hydrogen power project.
This agreement sets the framework for cooperation in clean energy, power generation, and related infrastructure projects within the ecozone, supporting efforts to strengthen the province’s power supply and investment environment.
APECO President and Chief Executive Officer Gil Taway IV said reliable power remains a key requirement in attracting investors and sustaining economic growth.
“The proposed project forms part of broader efforts to address Aurora’s power challenges and improve long-term energy reliability, which is essential for ecozone development and new investments,” he emphasized.
Under the MOU, Ally Power will undertake technical and investment studies for the project, while APECO will facilitate coordination within the ecozone in line with its mandate on sustainable development.
The proposed facility, which carries an estimated initial investment of USD 200 million, will be located on a 20-hectare site inside the ecozone.
Taway said any future power supply arrangements resulting from the project will comply with the Electric Power Industry Reform Act and applicable Energy Regulatory Commission rules.
Meanwhile, Ally Power Head of Business Development for Asia Ed Travis said the company aims to contribute to Aurora’s development through clean energy investments that generate jobs and skills for local communities.
“We look forward to working with stakeholders to build infrastructure, create quality jobs, and support academic programs for young people,” Travis furthered.
The firm is also exploring a partnership with Aurora State College of Technology for the establishment of a Clean Energy Center of Excellence to develop student competencies in green energy technologies.
This planned center aims to support ecozone industries while helping deliver affordable, reliable electricity to households across the province as APECO strengthens the ecozone’s role as a hub for sustainable and future-ready investments. (CLJD/MAT, PIA Region 3-Aurora)
