Philippines:

Geothermal Power Projects Get Environmental Seal of Approval (Philippine Information Agency)

Green Core Geothermal Inc. and the Mt. Apo Geothermal Project are recognized for meeting highest environmental standards

The Philippines Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) yesterday bestowed its “Official Seal of Approval” to eight business establishments, including two geothermal power plants, for showing “consistent excellence” in meeting the highest environmental standards.

DENR Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje extolled the awardees under the Track 1 Category of the Philippine Environment Partnership Program (PEPP) for integrating environmental protection into their everyday operations. He congratulated the awardees for their innovation, ingenuity and investment in environmental protection.

Green Core Geothermal Inc. and the Mt. Apo Geothermal Project of Energy Development Corp. received the DENR seal during an award ceremony held at the Luxent Hotel in Quezon City.

The Mt. Apo Geothermal Project was a return awardee, having received the Seal in 2012 and 2013.

As part of the award, recipients get an additional one year of permit validity, relaxed submission of required reports, and simplified requirements in securing an environmental compliance certificate for expansion projects.

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