BATANGAS CITY, Philippines – Isla Group, the powerhouse behind Solane, has officially inaugurated its largest and most advanced facility to date: the Isla Import Terminals, Inc. (IITI) in Barangay Libjo, Batangas City.
The landmark infrastructure represents a significant milestone in meeting the Philippines’ expanding energy needs. More than just a logistical hub, the IITI Plant reinforces Isla Group’s unwavering commitment to providing a steady, reliable, and safe supply of LPG to millions of Filipino households and vital industries nationwide.
Empowering Progress: A Shared Future with the Filipino People
Beyond the steel and technology of the IITI Plant lies Empowering Progress, the Isla Group’s foundational commitment to the Filipino people. This initiative represents the Group’s belief that access to clean, safe, and efficient energy is a catalyst for national growth. By ensuring that Solane
LPG remains a steadfast partner for everyone from small-scale entrepreneurs and local carinderias to major industrial players. By ensuring a reliable energy supply, the Isla Group is actively fueling the economic engines of the community.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Isla Group Executive Committee and key officers, alongside top representatives from the ITOCHU Group, Isla’s strategic partner. During the event, leadership emphasized that the new facility is a testament to the company’s commitment to expanding LPG supply capacity and strengthening energy security across the Philippines.
FUELING THE FUTURE OF FILIPINOS. Isla Group CEO Tomoaki Asai delivers his opening remarks during the official inauguration of the Isla Import Terminals, Inc. (IITI) in Batangas City.
“Today marks a significant milestone for ISLA. This terminal is far more than mere infrastructure; it is a powerful symbol of our commitment,” said. “This terminal represents our dedication to strengthening the nation’s energy supply, our pursuit of operational excellence, and our unwavering collaboration with the government, our partners, and the communities we are so proud to serve”, said Tomoaki Asai, CEO of Isla Group
Ensuring Accessibility from Industry to Kitchen
Designed as the group’s most sophisticated terminal, the IITI Terminal serves as the heart of Solane’s nationwide distribution network. It is engineered to bridge the gap between global supply and local demand, ensuring that high-quality LPG remains accessible—whether for large-scale industrial use or the everyday Filipino kitchen.
A DECADE-LONG VISION REALIZED. President & CEO of Citadel Pacific Ltd., Jose Ricardo Delgado reflects on the ten-year journey to establish the Isla Import Terminals, Inc. (IITI) during his speech at the plant’s official inauguration in Batangas City.
“This project has been on our drawing board for over ten years. Now that we finally have our own home, our hope is to use this facility to support the industry here in South Luzon and work proactively to improve logistics for all players,” Delgado shared. “Our partnership with Magsaysay Shipping to launch our own LPG tanker further enhances this, allowing us to deliver energy across the archipelago for the benefit of the entire industry and the delight of our customers.”
Delgado emphasized that the terminal’s ability to handle cargo from Filipino-Japanese joint ventures is a game-changer. This collaboration, exemplified by firms like ITOCHU CORPORATION, strengthens the country’s energy security by opening supply routes outside the Persian Gulf.
Setting the Gold Standard for Safety
The IITI Plant is equipped with world-class safety systems and cutting-edge monitoring technology, further solidifying Solane’s reputation as the “gold standard” for safety. From modern storage infrastructure to enhanced control mechanisms, every feature is built to uphold the highest standards of security and environmental responsibility.
EMPOWERING THE ARCHIPELAGO. ITOCHU CORPORATION President, Energy & Chemicals Company, Masaya Tanaka speaks on the global and local significance of the newly inaugurated Isla Import Terminals, Inc. (IITI) in Batangas City.
“The project we inaugurate today represents exactly what we believe in. It is good for the Philippines by strengthening energy security, safety, and supply stability,” Tanaka stated. “The LPG received here in Batangas will serve as a vital starting point, from which energy will be transported to various regions across the archipelago. It is about empowering tomorrow and beyond.”
A Partnership for National Development
The event underscored a robust collaboration between the private sector and the government, that include Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency Kazuya Endo, Secretary Maria Cristina Aldegue-Roque from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Undersecretary Alessandro Sales from the Department of Energy (DOE), and the Local Government of Batangas City headed by Batangas City Mayor Mario Vittorio A. Mariño, gracing this special event.
With the official inauguration of the Isla Import Terminals, Inc. (IITI) in Batangas City, the message remained clear: Isla Group is not just building terminals; it is fueling the future, one, safe and reliable Solane cylinder at a time, for every Filipino’s peace of mind.
