Philippines - 2nd wind power plant to be built in Ilocos Norte

The second wind power farm in Ilocos Norte and in Southeast Asia will be built in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte by the fourth quarter of 2009 if not by 2010.

The 120-megawatt wind power farm will be built by Tranzen Group Inc., in collaboration with the British-owned Berkely Energy on a 60-40 arrangement.

This was disclosed by Provincial Board Member Mariano Marcos II after he accompanied British Ambassador Peter Beckingham, Salvador Zamora II of Tranzen and TC Kundi, Bekerly Energy managing director, in a courtesy call to Gov. Michael Keon at the capitol recently.

Marcos said the proposed project will cost approximately US$ 250 million and will be thrice bigger than already operational Northwind’s power farm in Bangui, Ilocos Norte.

A report said that Berkerly Energy is a private equity fund specializing in renewable energy infrastructure investments in Asia.

Ambassador Beckingham told newsmen here that the British government gives premium in the fight against climate change and alternative energy, saying that climate change is absolutely crucial for every country.

Beckingham was fascinated by the big potentials of Ilocos Norte for wind energy as well as for water sports, like surfing.

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