The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that approximately 4,164.92 MW of power projects, including renewable and conventional sources, will be operational in the Philippines by the end of 2024.
Currently, 835.89 MW of these projects are under testing and commissioning. Mid-merit plants will contribute around 1,320 MW, while baseload and peaking plants will contribute around 678.06 MW and 2,164.92 MW respectively. Among the regions, Luzon is expected to contribute 4,030 MW, Visayas 80.25 MW, and Mindanao 52.50 MW. Among the committed capacities, the Mariveles coal-fired power plant, with a total capacity of 600 MW, has one unit fully operational and the remaining units are undergoing testing, with the facility expected to be operational by the third quarter of 2024. Additionally, the Batangas combined cycle power plant by Excellent Energy Resources Incorporated is expected to contribute 1,320 MW, with each of its three plants offering a 440 MW capacity, slated to be fully operational by fourth quarter of 2024.