20 MW Palinpinon II Geothermal Optimization Project

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The objective of the Nasulo Geothermal Power Project for Philippines is to help mitigate global climate change by facilitating the use of market-based mechanisms sanctioned under the Kyoto protocol through support to clean energy projects in the Philippines. The project components include: the project is located in the Second Palinpinon geothermal production fields in the Southern part of Negros Island, central Philippines. The Second Palinpinon field already supports existing power plants (totaling 80 MW) owned and operated by the National Power Corporation (NPC). The project will 'optimize' reservoir utilization within Second Palinpinon by tapping excess steam for additional power generation capacity amounting to 20 MW. The new power plant, to be owned and operated by Philippine National Oil Corporation-Energy Development Corporation (PNOC-EDC), will contribute to meeting the growth in energy demand in the Visayas grid over the medium and longer term. The project comprises: (1) development of a 20 MW geothermal field, including the drilling of 1 production well, and re-injection wells, as well as the construction of the corresponding fluid collection and re-injection system (FCRS); (2) construction, installation and commissioning of a 1 x 20 geothermal power plant with H2S gas abatement facility; and (3) construction of a switching station in Nasuji to connect to NPC's 138 kV transmission line. Once the power plant is operational, power sales are estimated at about 150 GWh annually.