Ilijan Combined-Cycle Power Plant

Location: Ilijan, Batangas, Philippines

Type: Natural Gas

Status: Operational

Year of establishment: 2000

Installed Capacity: 1200 MWe

Project Description

The Ilijan Combined-Cycle Power Plant comprises of 1200 MW combined-cycle, dual-fuel electricity generation facilities with a design life of 25 years. The plant is principally designed to operate as a base-load unit using natural gas from the Malampaya gas fields in Palawan, with diesel as back-up — promoting an ecologically sound operating environment.

Purpose/Application

Natural gas is the cleanest of all fossil fuels--synchronized with the Philippine government's efforts in promoting sustainable and ecologically-sound economic development through the delivery of clean power.

Unique Aspect

The Ilijan Combined-Cycle Power Plant is the largest natural gas facility in the Philippines.