Malita Power Inc. is expanding its power-generating capacity to 56 megawatts in Zamboanga Peninsula with projected investments of P3.2 billion.
In documents submitted to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, MPI said the proposed expansion project will cover the installation of an additional modular gas turbine power plant fueled with diesel oil, doubling its existing capacity.
“With the projections of increasing power demand in Zamboanga Peninsula in the coming years, MPI decided to increase its power-generating capacity to 56 MW,” the company said.
It said Zamboanga Peninsula’s main problem is the deficiency of local generators, which triggers voltage difficulties in northwestern Mindanao.
The Zamboanga Peninsula is also prone to operational stability issues due to a long and radial transmission line. “Through the deployment of modular, fast-start, high-speed, quick-response, small capacity, diesel-fired generating units, the proposed 56 MW gas turbine power plant project aims to alleviate the power supply delivery and voltage stability issues and help augment the demand for reliable and affordable power supply of Zamboanga Peninsula, and will contribute to national development,” it said.
This gas turbine will be connected via a transmission line to the 69 KV Substation, which will then be directly connected to the existing switching station of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines.
The existing site has enough space and physical facilities to support the operation of an additional 28 MW General Electric TM2500 gas turbine generator with complete ancillaries.
The company will use diesel as fuel for the proposed project since it is a more flexible, secure, environmental-friendly and cost-effective source of energy.
It said that in the future and depending on the availability of a source, liquefied natural gas (LNG) also can be used.
The proposed 56 MW gas turbine power plant aims to provide quick-response power, stabilize voltage and supply, support increasing demand and contribute to national development.
It also shall create jobs, increase tax revenue, improve social services (e.g., electrification, roads, education, health and environmental programs) and attract new businesses due to reliable power.
The total land area that will be utilized for the project is around 14,212 square meters, while the total manpower needed during construction and the operation phase would be 100 and 30 employees, respectively.
MPI said it shall give priority hiring to locals whose skills and experience match the project’s specific needs.
