- EDC has submitted a letter of intent to the Department of Energy to begin phased decommissioning of the 129-MW Upper Mahiao geothermal power plant.
- EDC stated that the power plant, which began commercial operations in 1996, has reached the end of its operational lifespan. Thus, it will be decommissioned in phases, starting in 2026 and ending by 2029.
The Energy Development Corporation (EDC), a major Philippine renewable-energy company specialising in geothermal and other renewable sources, headquartered in Pasig City, has submitted a letter of intent to the Department of Energy to begin phased decommissioning of the 129-MW Upper Mahiao geothermal power plant, part of the Unified Leyte geothermal complex in the Philippines.
EDC stated that the power plant, which began commercial operations in 1996, has reached the end of its operational lifespan. Thus, it will be decommissioned in phases, starting in 2026 and ending by 2029.
EDC Vice-President Ryan Velasco stated that the company will be conducting a feasibility study on the repurposing and redevelopment of the site of the Upper Mahiao power plant.
An earlier statement from the company indicated that it is planning a series of upgrades for the geothermal facilities in Leyte to extend plant life and improve efficiency.
Part of the previously stated upgrade plans is the rehabilitation of the 180-MW Mahanagdong plants within the next five years, and the potential complete replacement of the Upper Mahiao facility to increase output from 130 MW to at least 200 MW.