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CASIGURAN, Aurora — U.S.-based clean energy company Ally Power, Inc. is considering a potential USD 200-million investment for a 128-megawatt hydrogen-powered generation facility inside the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport (APECO), following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the ecozone authority.

In a statement released Monday, January 19, 2026, APECO said the MOU was signed on January 17 at its headquarters in Casiguran by APECO President and Chief Executive Officer Atty. G. Taway IV and Ally Power Head of Business Development for Asia, Ed Travis. The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation on clean energy and related infrastructure projects within the ecozone.

Under the proposal, the power facility may be developed on a 20-hectare site within APECO and is among the priority projects currently undergoing evaluation. Officials said the initiative is intended to help address Aurora Province’s power supply constraints and improve long-term energy reliability—key factors in attracting investors and sustaining economic growth in the area. “This proposed project forms part of our broader efforts to strengthen Aurora’s power situation and ensure reliable energy supply to support sustainable development,” Taway said.

The MOU allows both parties to proceed with technical studies, planning, and coordination, while specific project details will be finalized through separate agreements subject to regulatory approvals. Any future power supply arrangements will comply with the Electric Power Industry Reform Act and the rules of the Energy Regulatory Commission.

Ally Power will take the lead in conducting technical and investment assessments for the proposed facility, while APECO will facilitate coordination within the ecozone in line with its mandate to promote sustainable economic development.

“We at Ally Power are excited to contribute to the development of Aurora Province, particularly within APECO,” Travis said. “Beyond infrastructure, we aim to help create quality jobs and support academic programs for the province’s youth. Our initial USD 200-million investment is intended not only to build energy facilities, but also to help build a brighter future for the people of Aurora.”

As part of its long-term plans, Ally Power is also exploring a potential partnership with the Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) to establish a Clean Energy Center of Excellence aimed at developing local expertise in green energy technologies.

APECO officials said the proposed project is consistent with the ecozone’s push for sustainable, investment-ready infrastructure while advancing clean and renewable energy solutions to support the province’s development agenda. (Jason de Asis)

TOP 📸: From left: APECO Administrative and Finance Department Manager Rexzon M. Balacano, Deputy Administrator Angelo Gabriel D. Mantuano, President and CEO Atty. Gil G. Taway IV, Ally Power, Inc. Head of Business Development for Asia Ed Travis, Assistant Director of Asia Office Mario Estrada, and APECO Finance Division Manager Eduardo Maurice G. Fiel during the signing of an MOU between APECO and Ally Power at APECO Corporate Campus in Casiguran, Aurora on January 17, 2026. (Jason de Asis)