Agus-Pulangi Power Plant Rehabilitation Plans Announced for Mindanao

1 report, 1 independent Updated Wed 00:00

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What happened

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The Presidential Communications Office reported on plans to rehabilitate the Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Complex in Mindanao. The project aims to restore generating capacity to 1,001.96 megawatts and increase annual power output to 4,305 gigawatt-hours. The rehabilitation will be undertaken through a proposed 25-year partnership between Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. and a consortium of San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. and Sta. Clara International Corp. The proposed tariff is capped at P4 per kilowatt-hour, pending approval by the Energy Regulatory Commission.

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Why it matters

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The project is intended to provide a more reliable electricity supply for households and businesses in Mindanao. The government is targeting the selection of a private partner by December, with rehabilitation works expected to begin in 2027. This major infrastructure investment could boost energy security and economic stability across the Philippines.

The Department of Energy is coordinating the restoration of Mindanao units and deploying battery storage in Negros and Leyte to support the Visayas grid, while also crafting a comprehensive energy master plan for Panay.

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Who's involved

Presidential Communications OfficeReported the rehabilitation plans for the Agus-Pulangi complex.
MindanaoThe location of the Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Complex.
Department of EnergyInvolved in coordinating the restoration of Mindanao units.
PhilippinesThe country where the infrastructure investment is taking place.

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Possible knock-on effects

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PhilippinesSpeculative
The national infrastructure investment could boost energy security and economic stability.

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The Department of Energy is coordinating the restoration of Mindanao units and deploying battery storage in Negros and Leyte to support the Visayas grid. All 2 developments

Within The Department of Energy is crafting a comprehensive energy master plan for Panay.

The entities involved

Mindanao
second largest island of the Philippines
- A policy dialogue was convened in Davao involving MinDA and NEDA to address the economic gap in Mindanao.04:26
- Southern Mindanao is attracting investors by offering cost advantages, including lower power and labor costs, while expanding projects across the region.Wed 20:51
Presidential Communications Office
media communications arm of the Office of the President of the Philippines

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