The Department of Energy (DOE) of the Philippines has terminated the service contract for the Montelago geothermal power project in Mindoro, Philippines, due to non-compliance with the work plan.
The contract, held by Mindoro Geothermal Power Corp. (MGPC), was revoked citing the company's failure to comply with developmental commitments outlined in the project's five-year work program.
The termination was due to MGPC’s failure to comply with developmental commitment as indicated in the project’s five-year work program.
Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC), the parent company of MGPC, announced the termination via a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange.
In 2015, Emerging Power Inc. (EPI) estimated a potential installed capacity of 40 MW for the Montelago project based on an exploration drilling campaign.
Author's summary: Philippines' DOE terminates Montelago geothermal project contract.