Mariveles Coal-Fired Power Plant Explained

GNPower Mariveles Energy Center Ltd. Co.
Country:Philippines
Location:Mariveles, Bataan
Owner:GNPower Mariveles Coal Plant Ltd Co.
Construction Began:January 2010
Commissioned:January 21, 2013
Ps Electrical Capacity:650 MW
Status:O
Th Fuel Primary:Coal

GNPower Mariveles Energy Center Ltd. Co. (formerly "GNPower Mariveles Coal Plant Ltd. Co.") is a subcritical coal-fired power plant in Mariveles, Bataan. The 600-MW facility was connected to the Luzon power grid on January 21, 2013.[1] The facility was a joint project of GNPower Mariveles Energy Center Ltd. Co. and AC Energy.[2]

Two additional units are under construction, both with 600-MW capacity. It was scheduled in early 2016 that the construction of the first unit which would cost P1 billion would commence.[2]

Aboitiz Power Corporation (AP), through their wholly-owned subsidiary Therma Power, Inc. acquired 66.1 percent ownership interest. It was completed on December 27, 2016.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Flores. Alena Mae. 600-MW coal plant connected to the grid. December 6, 2015. Manila Standard Today. February 14, 2013.
  2. News: Rivera. Danessa. GNPower raising $1 B for Bataan coal power plant. December 6, 2015. The Philippine Star. October 14, 2014.