Philippines

Magat Hydroelectric Power Plant — 360 MW Hydroelectric

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Magat Hydroelectric Power Plant is a 360 MW hydro power plant located in Philippines. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
360 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1983

Year online

Owner
SN Aboitiz Power

Operator

Location
16.83, 121.46

Coordinates

Insights

#29
largest in Philippines
#952
largest Hydroelectric worldwide
#5,549
largest worldwide
1983
1 yrs older than avg
1
operated by SN Aboitiz Power
7
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
360 MW
Commissioned
1983
Status
Operational
Owner
SN Aboitiz Power
Country
Philippines
Coordinates
16.827, 121.456
Wikipedia
Link

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
30,275 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
2,421,965 t

over ~80 yrs

Intensity
24 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

6,581
cars / year
4,037
homes / year
1,376,116
trees to offset

Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator

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About this plant

The Magat Hydroelectric Power Plant is an essential player in the Philippines’ energy landscape, with a capacity of 360 MW. Situated at coordinates 16.8269, 121.4556, this hydro facility harnesses the power of flowing water to generate electricity, significantly contributing to the nation’s renewable energy goals. Operated by SN Aboitiz Power, the Magat plant utilizes state-of-the-art hydro technology, effectively converting the potential energy of water stored in a reservoir into electrical energy. This method of energy generation is crucial for the Philippines, which faces challenges related to energy supply and sustainability. The operational context of Magat is particularly important, as it not only provides a reliable power source to meet the increasing demands of the local grid but also supports the country’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With its impressive 360 MW capacity, the Magat Hydroelectric Power Plant plays a vital role in ensuring energy security for the region while promoting the use of clean energy. As the Philippines strives to enhance its energy independence and transition away from fossil fuels, the importance of facilities like Magat cannot be overstated.

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