First Gen Corp., a company led by Lopez, is making significant investments in the hydropower sector, with expectations that this segment will drive growth and contribute around P16 billion to profits starting in 2031. The firm is acquiring a 33% stake in hydro assets, which include the 1,400-MW Pakil Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Power Project in Laguna and the 600-MW Wawa Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Power Project in Rizal. Francis Giles Puno, the company's president and COO, emphasized the importance of operational flexibility in energy systems, highlighting the need for energy storage capabilities. In addition to its partnership with Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc., First Gen is also developing the 120-MW Aya Pumped Storage project in Nueva Ecija, which will enhance the capacity of the 132-MW Pantabangan-Masiway plant complex. Collectively, these projects are expected to significantly boost First Gen's financial performance, making hydropower the company's primary growth engine.