Coal · Philippines

Concepcion power station

Concepcion power station is a 135 MW coal-fired power station located in Western Visayas, Philippines. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 2016.

135 MWCapacity
OperatingStatus
2016Start year
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Overview

GEM tracks 2 units or phases at this site (operating 135 MW, under construction 135 MW).

Technology: subcritical; fuel: coal: unknown.

Ownership: Palm Concepcion Power Corp (parent company: unknown; Palm Thermal Consolidated Holdings Corp).

Why it matters

  • The 22nd-largest coal-fired power station in Philippines by capacity (of 26 operating coal facilities tracked).
  • Provides about 1.2% of Philippines's operating coal capacity.
  • Coal-fired units are typically run as baseload or mid-merit plants and are the most carbon-intensive form of power generation, which makes their retirement schedules a key indicator of national transition plans.

Units and phases

Unit / phaseCapacityStatusTechnologyStartRetired
Unit 1 135 MW Operating subcritical 2016
Unit 2 135 MW Construction subcritical 2030

Location

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Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of Concepcion power station?

Concepcion power station has a capacity of 135 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns Concepcion power station?

Palm Concepcion Power Corp — parent company: unknown; Palm Thermal Consolidated Holdings Corp.

Where is Concepcion power station located?

It is located in Western Visayas, Philippines. Approximate coordinates: 11.1876, 123.1207.

When did Concepcion power station start operating?

Start year: 2016. Current status: Operating.

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