Masinloc Power Partners Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of SMC Global Power Holdings Corp., is expected to complete its 700-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Zambales this year.
Data from the Department of Energy shows the power plant, one of the nation’s committed power projects, comprises two units with 350 megawatts of capacity each. The facility is targeted to be fully operational by September. The DOE issued the project a letter of noncoverage from the coal moratorium.
During a recent site visit to oversee the progress of units 4 and 5, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said unit 4 is 97.11 percent complete. Garin said the Masinloc expansions represent a significant milestone in providing a stable power supply for the Philippines.
The Masinloc plant is a premier energy hub vital to sustaining the nation’s growing power needs, Garin said. Currently delivering more than 990 megawatts of dependable energy through units 1, 2 and 3, the facility also features a 30-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS).
“This modern integration ensures a smoother, more resilient flow of electricity, showcasing how traditional power and innovative technology work together to brighten Filipino homes and businesses,” the DOE said in a statement.
Meanwhile, SMGP, through Mariveles Power Generation Corp., is developing units 5 and 6 of the Mariveles coal-fired power plant in Bataan with a total capacity of 600 megawatts. The projects, targeted for completion by 2029, were also issued an exemption certificate from the coal ban.
