
Isla Norte Energy Corp. (INEC), a joint venture of Vivant Integrated Diesel Corp. (VIDC) and Gigawatt Power Inc. (GPI), is augmenting the power supply of the Bantayan Island as it turned on its P1.6-billion 23.3-megawatt (MW) diesel power plant.
The INEC plant, located in Barangay Kabangbang, will supply the long-term power requirements of the island, a popular tourist destination in Cebu province.
INEC was awarded a 15-year supply contract or power supply agreement (PSA) to fulfill the demand of the Bantayan Electric Cooperative Inc. (BANELCO), following a successful competitive selection process (CSP).
It has also been issued a provisional authority to operate the power plant by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on October 28.
At a virtual press conference on Wednesday, INEC president and CEO Emil Andre Garcia underscored the need to increase the power supply in Bantayan Island since it is a top emerging tourism hub.
“The beaches are beautiful here. Once tourists come here, aside from the beaches, they want steady supply of power, for the internet, aircon… We’re hoping that with the steady supply, we can see that boom in the economy,” Garcia said.
The plant has a guaranteed dependable capacity of 15MW, which is sufficient to address the peak demand of Bantayan Island with a reserve and contingency of 7.27 megawatts.
INEC completed the testing and commissioning of its engines last month, during which it was able to augment the island’s power supply during shortages.
“In all our projects, we evaluate all available technologies, including conventional, renewables or a combination of both conventional and renewables (hybrid),” Garcia said.
“The INEC plant uses the latest advancements in diesel power generation technology that comply with environmental and safety standards. Our operations are also subject to periodic monitoring by an environmental unit which reports to regulators on the plant’s compliance to environmental conditions,” he added. — VBL, GMA News
Bantayan Island gets power boost
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