THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the limited use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for the power purchase agreements (PPAs) between Manila Electric Co.(Meralco) and First Gen Corp.

In an order released on March 26, 2024, the ERC said it resolved to allow First Gas Power Corp. (FGPC) and FGP Corp. (FGP) to use LNG as an alternative fuel supply to run their plants, namely the Sta. Rita and San Lorenzo gas plants, respectively. FGPC and FGP are companies under First Gen.

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