Project seeks to assist in meeting the rapidly increasing demand for electrical power using technology that substantially reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The National Power Corporation (NPC) components of the project include the interconnection of electrical power systems of Leyte and Luzon Islands and the strengthening of the environmental and social engineering departments of NPC. The Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) components of the project include the construction and operation of a 440 MW geothermal electric generation plant under a BOT contract, reinjection of waste gases to further reduce GHG emissions, and connection of the power station to the national grid.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
80
Country
Philippines
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
1991
Status
Completed
Region
Asia
Executing Agencies
Philippines National Oil Co. (PNOC) and National Power Corporation (NPC)
GEF Period
Pilot Phase
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
1,303,600,000
GEF Project Grant
30,000,000

Timeline

Concept Approved
01 May 1991
Project Approved for Implementation
01 May 1991
Project Closed
03 Jan 2002