Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Philippines:

Biliran Geothermal Project to Start April 2013 (Philippine Information Agency)

Foreign investment amounting to $180 million will kick start the 49 MWe Biliran geothermal project on the island province of Biliran, scheduled to begin drilling in April 2013. 

“The amount will be downloaded in a Singapore bank,” Nilo A. Apuada, the site manager of Orka Energy Philippines Inc. assured the members of the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) of Naval, barangay officials, heads of concerned agencies, and the head of a people’s organization present during a regular session held in Barangay Libtong.