AboitizPower and JERA Launch Global Technical Center of Excellence in the Philippines

Strategic Insights -

AboitizPower and JERA launched the 'Global Technical Center of Excellence' (GTCOE) in the Philippines, a training facility aimed at developing world-class technical talent. The partnership, which began in December 2021 with JERA's investment in AboitizPower, expanded in July 2023 with the launch of a talent exchange program focused on enhancing technical expertise in operations and maintenance (O&M). The GTCOE will serve as a platform for technical training and knowledge-sharing, developing well-rounded professionals with strong technical expertise, leadership, adaptability, and interpersonal skills.

Key Takeaways:

  • AboitizPower and JERA launched the 'Global Technical Center of Excellence' (GTCOE) in the Philippines to develop world-class technical talent.
  • The partnership between AboitizPower and JERA began in December 2021 with JERA's investment in AboitizPower, and expanded in July 2023 with the launch of a talent exchange program focused on enhancing technical expertise in operations and maintenance (O&M).
  • The GTCOE will provide O&M education and hands-on training at AboitizPower-affiliated facilities GNPower Mariveles Energy Center and GNPower Dinginin.
  • The center will serve as a platform for technical training and knowledge-sharing, developing well-rounded professionals with strong technical expertise, leadership, adaptability, and interpersonal skills.
  • AboitizPower and JERA are also collaborating on initiatives to jointly explore fuel ammonia substitution in coal-fired power plants and the development of hydrogen and ammonia supply chains in the Philippines.
  • The establishment of the GTCOE is seen as a natural extension of the partnership between AboitizPower and JERA, focused on exchanging knowledge, developing energy talent, and creating lasting value for the broader energy ecosystem.

Participants and Partners:

  • Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower)
  • JERA Co., Inc. (JERA)
  • Department of Energy
  • Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines, Kazuya Endo

Statistics:

  • 27% equity in AboitizPower held by JERA through its subsidiary JERA Asia
  • 2 companies (AboitizPower and JERA) partnering to develop world-class technical talent
  • 1 training facility (GTCOE) established in the Philippines
  • Operations and maintenance (O&M) education and hands-on training provided at AboitizPower-affiliated facilities
  • Capacity to serve as a platform for technical training and knowledge-sharing
  • Renewable energy portfolio of AboitizPower consisting of solar, hydro, geothermal, and wind
  • AboitizPower aims to increase its renewables group's assets from indigenous energy sources

Sources:

  • AboitizPower and JERA Launch Global Technical Center of Excellence in the Philippines (Source: JERA Co., Inc.)
  • AboitizPower (Source: AboitizPower)
  • JERA (Source: JERA)
  • About AboitizPower (Source: AboitizPower)
  • About JERA (Source: JERA)