180MW expansion eyed for Magat hydro

A feasibility study is under way for adding up to 180MW for the Magat hydroelectric power facility. It currently has 360-MW currently.



An MOU has been signed by SN Aboitiz Power Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel V. Rubio and National Irrigation Administration chief Antonio S. Nangel to pursue the study, according to the Manila Bulletin. SN Aboitiz Power is the project sponsor.

“The MOU facilitates the gathering of information to determine the feasibility of expanding the capacity of the Magat plant for an additional 90 MW to up to 180 MW,” the company said.

Basically, the proposal would be to expand the facility’s capacity by adding one or two units more, with 90MW installed capacity for each unit.

“The result of the feasibility study will enable SNAP-Magat to evaluate whether to proceed with the construction phase of the project,” the project-sponsor firm has emphasized.