The shutdown of the Malampaya Platform on Saturday, which will have an impact on the power supply for the Luzon grid, somehow shows a lack of planning by the government.

The shutdown of the Malampaya facility for maintenance checks will last until December 8 this year. The natural gas from the facility powers the 1,200-megawatt Ilijan combined cycle natural gas plant owned by Kepco Philippines Corp., and the 1,000-MW Santa Rita and 500-MW San Lorenzo natural gas facilities of First Gen Corp.

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