Sunstar Davao
A MULTINATIONAL mining company is also putting up a 500-megawatt (MW) coal fired power plant in Malalag, Davao del Sur.
The company plans to start the construction by 2012. The power plant estimated to cost P25.3-trillion is the biggest investment in the country next to Petron's Malampayan oil project in Palawan, the communications manager of Sagittarius Mining Incorporated (SMI) said.
John Arnaldo, SMI communications manager, said the power plant is meant to support the 400 megawatts power needs of SMI. The coal-fired plant, which can produce up to 500 MW, will be built in a 9,600-hectare area in Malalag, Davao del Sur.
"We are trying to protect the interest and heritage of B'laan in Malalag," Arnaldo added.
B'laans are among the tribal groups that reside in areas where the power plant is set to be constructed.
Arnaldo said SMI is still in the process of securing government permits and consulting with different project stakeholders.
It can be recalled that until now, AboitizPower Corporation is awaiting the Davao City Council's approval of its proposed P25 million 300 MW coal-fired power plant in the boundaries of Barangay Binugao, Toril and Barangay Inawayan in Sat. Cruz, Davao del Sur.
Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on May 17, 2011.
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