Ozamiz power station
| Part of the Global Coal Plant Tracker, a Global Energy Monitor project. |
| Related coal trackers: |
Ozamiz power station is a cancelled power station in Pulot Barangay, Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, Davao, Philippines.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Ozamiz power station | Pulot Barangay, Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, Davao, Philippines | 8.123151, 123.817026 (approximate) |
The map below shows the approximate location of the power station.
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | cancelled | coal: unknown | 150 | unknown | 2023 |
| Unit 2 | cancelled | coal: unknown | 150 | unknown | 2023 |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Ozamis Power Generation [100%] | Avesco Marketing Corp |
| Unit 2 | Ozamis Power Generation [100%] | Avesco Marketing Corp |
Background
The project[1] was proposed by Ozamiz Power Generation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Avesco Marketing Corporation. Early reports of the project date back to April 2014 when civil society organisations initiated a meeting and information campaign to discuss the mooted power plant.
Ozamis City Vice Mayor Princes Nova Parojinog-Echavez was reported as stating that an investor was considering establishing a project. “There is no agreement yet between the city government and the investor. Whatever development regarding the proposal (to build the power plant) the public will always be consulted,” she said.[2]
The final revised copy of the Feasibility Study was submitted on July 15, 2015. In 2016 it was reported that land acquisition was 95% complete, with the remaining 5% in the final process of negotiation, as well as the conversion of land designation from Agricultural to Industrial.[3]
In late June 2018 it was reported that the Ozamiz City Council had revoked its earlier resolution supporting the project and had adopted another resolution supporting the investigation of clean renewable energy projects.[4]
In June 2022, the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice welcomed the decision of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to cancel the environmental compliance certificate of the plant.[5]
Public opposition
The Ozamiz Power Plant was meant to be built by Avesco. In 2014, civil society organizations initiated a meeting and information campaign to discuss the proposed coal power plant in Ozamiz City. By July 15, 2015, a feasibility study of the Ozamiz power plant was submitted.[6]
In late April 2015, hundreds of people protested the Ozamiz City power plant, citing hazards to the environment, humans, and animals. The protests were led by environmentalist groups, including Philippine Movement for Climate Justice, Youth for Climate Justice, and Our Rivers Our Life-Philippines.[7] In late July 2015, around 500 marchers went on a “Climate Walk” across 92 kilometers to oppose the production of the Ozamiz power plant. Aldren Manisan, a local fisherman, explained that the power plant would destroy the marine life, risking his and many others’ job. The marchers stopped at every town to present the people’s petition against the power plant for more signatures.[8]
By June 2018, the project was reported to end with persistent local resistance.[9] The City Council of Ozamiz revoked its previous resolution in favor of the Ozamiz Power Plant. They also adopted a resolution for looking into cleaner and affordable renewable energy in the city.[10]
As noted above, in 2022, the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice welcomed the decision of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to cancel the environmental compliance certificate of the plant.
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ Philippines Department of Energy, Private Sector Initiated Power Projects (Mindanao) As of 31 May 2016, May 2016, page 1.
- ↑ Ruel Pelone, "Coal-fired power plant soon to rise in Ozamiz City", Business Week Mindanao, April 23, 2014.
- ↑ "PRIVATE SECTOR INITIATED POWER PROJECTS (MINDANAO) INDICATIVE," Philippine DOE, 31 May 2016
- ↑ "Proposed coal-fired power plant, coal mine project shelved", Mindanao Examiner, June 30, 2018.
- ↑ "ECC scrapping of planned Misamis Occidental coal-fired power plant lauded," Inquirer, June 5, 2022
- ↑ “Facebook Post”, Power for People Coalition, January 10, 2019.
- ↑ “Protestors say no to coal in Ozamiz City”, Mindanao Examiner Regional Newspaper, April 23, 2015.
- ↑ “92-km ‘Climate Walk’ calls for end to coal-fired power plants”, Inquirer, July 22, 2015.
- ↑ “Facebook Posts”, Power for People Coalition, January 10, 2019.
- ↑ “Proposed coal-fired power plant, coal mine project shelved!”, Mindanao Examiner Regional Newspaper, June 30, 2018.
Additional data
To access additional data, including an interactive map of coal-fired power stations, a downloadable dataset, and summary data, please visit the Global Coal Plant Tracker on the Global Energy Monitor website.
