BACON MANITO GEOTHER

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The Bacon Manito Geothermal Power Project constitutes an integrated approach to resource development, power generation and transmission. The project's main objectives are to: (a) develop an exisitng geothermal steam field and a new power plant at Bacon Manito; (b) support the delineation and the assessment of geothermal sites for use in Luzon; (c)support measures for upgrading and expanding system facilities; and (d) support institution building and financial recovery at NPC (National Power Corporation). The project provides for (1) drilling of about 18 wells and construction of a steam-gathering system; (2) construction of a power plant; (3) construction of single and double circuit transmission lines, rehabilitation of substations and extension of communication links; and (4) consultancy services.