By | Nov. 29, 2013 at 12:00am
ITOGON, Benguet --- The Ambuklao and Binga hydro electric dams have increased its supply of clean power to the Luzon grid by more than 230 megawatts, according to SN Aboitiz Power-Benguet (SNAPB).
Mike Hossilos, SNAPB vice president for corporate affairs, said the Energy Regulatory Commission has issued the company a certificate of compliance as a result of the increase in the production of its Binga Hydroelectric power plant in Barangay Tinongdan.
“This certificate marks Binga’s increased capacity from 100 to 125 MW. But as a result of more efficient turbine technology, the plant is actually capable of producing up to 132 MW,” said Emmanuel Rubio, SNAPB President and Chief Executive Officer.
“Aside from providing a significant amount of clean and renewable energy to communities, this also means that we will contribute to energy security by adding additional power generation capacity to the grid,” he said.
The Binga plant, which was constructed in 1960 for flood control and power generation, is one of the oldest power facilities in the country. It is the second plant that SNAPB has rehabilitated to become a modern, state-of-the-art facility.
In 2011, the company completed the restoration and upgrading of the Ambuklao plant in Bokod, Benguet. SNAPB acquired Ambuklao and Binga dams through the government’s privatization program in 2008.
Gov. Nestor Fongwan said the increased power production of the two power plants will help the economic growth of the host and neighboring communities because of its share from the national wealth tax and other taxes paid to the local communities.
“We believe that the SNAP Benguet will continue to extend its assistance to the host and neighboring communities through the implementation of various soft and hard infrastructure projects that are part of their corporate social responsibility,” he said. source
“This certificate marks Binga’s increased capacity from 100 to 125 MW. But as a result of more efficient turbine technology, the plant is actually capable of producing up to 132 MW,” said Emmanuel Rubio, SNAPB President and Chief Executive Officer.
“Aside from providing a significant amount of clean and renewable energy to communities, this also means that we will contribute to energy security by adding additional power generation capacity to the grid,” he said.
The Binga plant, which was constructed in 1960 for flood control and power generation, is one of the oldest power facilities in the country. It is the second plant that SNAPB has rehabilitated to become a modern, state-of-the-art facility.
In 2011, the company completed the restoration and upgrading of the Ambuklao plant in Bokod, Benguet. SNAPB acquired Ambuklao and Binga dams through the government’s privatization program in 2008.
Gov. Nestor Fongwan said the increased power production of the two power plants will help the economic growth of the host and neighboring communities because of its share from the national wealth tax and other taxes paid to the local communities.
“We believe that the SNAP Benguet will continue to extend its assistance to the host and neighboring communities through the implementation of various soft and hard infrastructure projects that are part of their corporate social responsibility,” he said. source
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