Tropical Hut Shifts to Renewable Energy with First Gen Partnership

MANILA, Philippines — The First Gen Group is covering more sectors with its renewable energy, as it clinched a fresh agreement to power Tropical Hut Food Market Inc., one of the country’s oldest fast-food chains. Both parties signed the power supply contract on Friday, covering 12 Tropical Hut branches and its head office, which all require a total of at least 750 kilowatts of capacity. READ: First Gen gets $5-B offer for renewable energy arm The Lopez-led firm said the electricity would be sourced from its Unified Leyte geothermal energy facilities. Since 1965, Tropical Hut has been serving the local market with classic hamburgers, spaghetti, fried chicken and other fast-food items. It is owned by the Mercury Group of Companies, the parent firm of Mercury Drug Corp. READ: First Gen bullish on 2026 amid geothermal energy push “We’re pleased to partner with First Gen to help us manage our energy costs and help the environment as well by not using electricity from fossil fuels. This will help us keep serving our customers with the burgers and other classic favorites just as we have done for over 60 years,” said Amelita Cauilan, Tropical Hut president and general manager. “We are privileged to partner with such an iconic Filipino brand and provide them with indigenous geothermal power to support their operations,” added Carlo Vega, chief customer engagement officer at First Gen. INQ