THE MARIVELES Power Generation Corp. (MPGC) was allowed by the regulators to put up a dedicated facility to connect its 1,200 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant to the Luzon grid via the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) Alas-asin 500 kiloVolt (kV) substation for P1.8 billion.
‘The resolution of MPGC’s application.will redound to the benefit of the electricity consumers in terms of continuous, quality, reliable, and efficient power supply as mandated by Section 2 of the EPIRA,’ the ERC decision stated.
The approval of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), however, covers only the connection of MPGC’s 600MW coal power project, which represents phase 1. MPGC may file a similar application for Phase 2, which remains listed under the committed power projects of the Department of Energy (DOE).
The 8x150MW coal power plant project In Mariveles, Bataan will be put up in two phases, each will be composed of 4x150MW generating units. This coal power project is not affected by the moratorium policy issued by the DOE.
MPGC has engaged the service of Meralco Industrial Engineering Services Corp. (MIESCOR) for the supply, construction, and installation of the dedicated transmission facility.
The ERC order also requires MPGC to pay P13.5 million to the ERC for permit fees and charges.