Philippines' DOE plans new baseload power plants in Cebu to ease Visayas shortages
The Department of Energy announced plans for new baseload power facilities in Cebu, including a 150-MW coal plant slated for 2028, to help relieve the Visayas region’s electricity shortfall.
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the Visayas is facing growing demand and frequent plant outages, prompting the DOE to seek additional reliable generation. One of the proposed projects is a 150-MW coal-fired plant being built by Therma Visayas, Inc., with commercial operation targeted for 2028. Other baseload projects are also under consideration to further boost supply in the region.
Why it matters
Adding reliable power in Cebu aims to curb blackouts and support growth in the Visayas, a region facing chronic electricity shortages.
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