TWO of the country’s power producers have given assurances that they can generate at least 200 megawatts (MW) of additional power to meet the spike in demand expected during the next summer, the Department of Energy (DOE) said.

Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla said on Friday that Petron Corporation and the Lopez-owned First Gen Corporation could produce additional power supply. However, he said that the 200 MW is still way below his projection to meet the expected demand next year.

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