MARIVELES, Bataan — GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co (GNPD) truly makes its commitment to the environment. With that, the company participated in the 24th Philippine Coal Plant User Group (PCPUG) forum with the theme “Philippine Coal Plants: Coping with Climate Change” last week, at Seda Vertis Hotel in Quezon City.
The event was attended by 19 coal power plants throughout the country and 270 individuals, all of whom shared the same goal of finding ways to mitigate the impact of coal power plants on the environment.
GNPD is a 2×725 MW (gross) coal-fired power plant in Mariveles town which is considered by far the biggest coal-fired power plant in the country today, spanning 30 distribution utility contracts and two retail electricity suppliers.
GNPD operates under the private limited partnership of AboitizPower’s Therma Power, Inc., Ayala Corp.’s AC Energy Holdings, Inc., and Power Partners Ltd. Co.
GNPD is a prominent player in the Philippines energy sector, operating the country’s largest coal-fired power plant. The company shares the use of advanced technology in its coal power plant operations.
GNPD’s state-of-the-art facilities and innovation allow for more efficient and clean energy production. This results in lower emissions and a reduced impact on the environment.
The company gave emphasis to its efforts toward reforestation initiatives and corporate social responsibilities. As well, recognizes the need to balance energy production with environmental protection. As such, it has implemented programs that help the environment and the community.
GNPD plant manager, Anton Besaris shares his insights about, “Energizing Power through P.R.O.G.R.E.S.S.”, to show the company’s approach to energy generation, technical side, and how it is contributing to the environment and community.
The flagship P.R.O.G.R.E.S.S. stands for – Protect marine life, Reforest land, Optimize wealth from waste, Generate livelihood skills and income, Rehabilitate social infrastructure, Elevate educational opportunities, Safeguard quality health access, and Strengthen disaster resiliency.
GNPD has fueled community programs that aim to contribute to the environment’s cultivation. These programs include initiatives to promote reforestation, waste management, and environmental conservation.
The company is also working with local communities to support sustainable livelihood and scholarship programs, helping improve the lives of people in the region.
The company is technically a greenhorn to the coal industry. But as we move forward building the future through our massive transformative purpose, we commit to giving back to nature and take the community where the business operates to achieve the balance that we all aim in achieving better future as we gear ourselves to the modern generation.
