1,350-MW LNG plant resumes operations
By Alena Mae S. Flores – March 31, 2025, 7:15 pm
from manilastandard.net
The Department of Energy (DOE) said Monday Linseed Field Corp.’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal is back online, providing 1,350 megawatts to ensuring energy security and supply stability in Luzon when temperatures rose at the start of the dry season.
The DOE said, however, the natural gas power plant of Excellent Energy Resources Inc. (EERI) remained offline due to technical issues with its 500 kV gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), delaying its return to service.
Meanwhile, South Premiere Power Corp. (SPPC) was expected to complete its synchronization with the grid by 4 p.m. Monday at a capacity of 1,350 MW.
“The DOE continues to monitor the situation closely and assures the public that efforts are underway to restore full generation capacity while ensuring grid stability. Energy consumers are encouraged to remain vigilant and practice energy conservation measures to help manage electricity demand during this transition period,” the DOE said.
The agency said the temporary shutdown of these natural gas facilities—jointly owned by Meralco PowerGen Corp., San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp., and Aboitiz Power Corp.—was a necessary measure to facilitate critical mechanical activities at the LNG terminal over the weekend.
These works were part of broader infrastructure enhancements, including the completion of Linseed’s first onshore LNG storage tank, expected to be operational by the end of April 2025, it said.
EERI and SPPC have an installed capacity of 1,320 MW and 1,200 MW, respectively but the running capacity is dependent on the gas supply from the LNG terminal and its associated infrastructure.
The DOE said the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) coordinated the shutdown schedule to align with lower system demand, mitigating potential supply disruptions.
It said that as a result, no yellow or red alerts occurred during this period, as initially assessed by the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).
