Vivant Energy Signs 15-Year Power Supply Agreement to Strengthen Electricity in Siquijor

Vivant Energy has secured a 15-year power supply agreement (PSA) with the Province of Siquijor Electric Cooperative (PROSIELCO), adding 11 MW of contracted capacity to help stabilize electricity supply on the island after months of severe power shortages.

The agreement, signed on December 30 following a competitive selection process, covers electricity supply from Vivant Energy’s diesel power plant in Barangay Bogo, Maria, Siquijor. The contracted capacity will serve the municipalities of Larena, Lazi, Maria, San Juan, Enrique Villanueva, and Siquijor.

For PROSIELCO, the agreement comes as the island recovers from prolonged outages in 2025 that disrupted households, businesses, and tourism operations. PROSIELCO General Manager Glenn Galvan said, “We are excited about this partnership and we are hopeful that upon completion of the power plant, households and businesses will gain access to stable and dependable electricity.”

Siquijor’s power constraints had previously drawn national attention. In June 2025, the province was placed under a state of calamity after daily outages reached up to 20 hours, affecting essential services and the tourism sector. The situation was highlighted by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in his recent State of the Nation Address, calling for urgent private-sector intervention to address chronic power shortages.

Reliable electricity is also crucial for the island’s economic development. In 2024, Siquijor recorded the fastest GDP growth in the Negros Island Region, rising 7.9% to PHP 13.78 billion, up from PHP 12.77 billion the previous year.

Vivant Energy Vice President for Off-Grid Solutions Eric Omamalin stated, “It has long been Vivant Energy’s thrust to prioritize areas that are largely underserved. We believe progress starts where the grid ends. Beyond building a business, Vivant is helping build communities by delivering sustainable solutions that improve everyday living.”

The new power supply agreement is expected to provide reliable electricity, support local development, and prevent future energy disruptions on the island.