Philippines:

Aboitiz to Explore for Geothermal Power Source (Business Mirror)

Electric power generator and distributor AboitizPower (AP) of Cebu City in the Philippines, has applied for permits to explore geothermal power source in some 20,000 hectares of land in Pampanga and nearby Zambales on Luzon island.

Bill Ruccius, AP vice president for business development, on Monday presented to Pampanga Gov. Lilia Pineda and the provincial board led by Vice Gov. Joseller “Yeng” Guiao the company’s planned exploration in Porac and Floridablanca in Pampanga; and San Marcelino and Botolan in Zambales. At least 40 percent of the area is in Pampanga, he said.

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