Extended outage eyed for 2 geothermal units in Leyte after quake
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Extended outage eyed for 2 geothermal units in Leyte after quake
ABS-CBN News
Published Jul 10, 2017 04:01 PM PHT
MANILA - Energy Development Corp said Monday 2 of its power plants on quake-hit Leyte Island will be on extended outage to give way to repairs.
MANILA - Energy Development Corp said Monday 2 of its power plants on quake-hit Leyte Island will be on extended outage to give way to repairs.
The Tongonan and Malitbog plants require repairs to their cooling towers. While spare parts are available on site, EDC said it would also consider its workers' safety due to strong aftershocks.
The Tongonan and Malitbog plants require repairs to their cooling towers. While spare parts are available on site, EDC said it would also consider its workers' safety due to strong aftershocks.
Aside from the power plants, EDC said Thursday's 6.5-magnitude earthquake also damaged several circuit breakers, current transformers and ancillary switchyard equipment.
Aside from the power plants, EDC said Thursday's 6.5-magnitude earthquake also damaged several circuit breakers, current transformers and ancillary switchyard equipment.
EDC said it would restore power in the area as soon as possible.
EDC said it would restore power in the area as soon as possible.
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The earthquake claimed at least 2 lives and left dozens others wounded.
The earthquake claimed at least 2 lives and left dozens others wounded.
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