Philippines to auction low enthalpy site this year
Taal Volcano, Batangas, Philippines, Photoy by Mayumi, tourism-philippines.com
Alexander Richter
20 Haz 2014
The area is located in Balut Island, which is adjacent to Sarangani Island in the Philippines and it is expected to have a surface temperature ranging between 66-700C with potential capacity of 20 MW.
According to local news, Ariel D. Fronda, chief of the department’s geothermal energy division, said this is the department’s plan following a resource assessment that was intended to support the development of low enthalpy areas for power generation.
“There are three proposed geothermal areas for investors, but so far we have determined one that can be offered to the private sector,” Mr. Fronda said, during the Power & Electricity World Philippines 2014 in Pasay City. Mr Fonda identified the area as Balut Island, which is adjacent to Sarangani Island.
“We are finalizing the terms of reference and target to conduct an open and competitive selection process for the area this third quarter of 2014,” the official said.
It is estimated by the same source that the surface temperature ranging between 66-70 degrees Celsius — has a potential capacity of 20 megawatts (MW).
Source: Business World Online Website
