The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Batangas has resumed operations following its weekend shutdown, with 1,170 megawatts (MW) from two power plants now back online.
However, Excellent Energy Resources Inc. (EERI) is experiencing technical difficulties.
In a statement on Monday, March 31, the DOE confirmed that Linseed Field Corp.’s LNG facilities have resumed gas delivery operations, with a capacity of 1,350 MW, ensuring stable supply to Luzon.
EERI has fallen behind its expected schedule due to technical issues and is awaiting the return to service of its 500-kilovolt (kV) gas-insulated switchgear (GIS).
South Premiere Power Corp. (SPPC) also anticipates finishing grid synchronization within the day.
This shutdown, which was announced last week, was made to manage critical mechanical activities at the LNG terminal during 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,” the DOE explained.
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has also coordinated the shutdown schedule to minimize the risk of potential power outages or supply disruptions.
Because of this, the DOE reported zero yellow or red alerts during the period, as initially projected by the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).
The facilities are currently owned by energy giants: Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), San Miguel Global Power (SMGP), and Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower).
These companies have partnered to build an integrated LNG facility in Batangas, following the financial close of $3.3 billion, or approximately ₱192.9 billion, in January.