We’ve already seen a wind power plant, a hydroelectric power plant (though indirectly), a coal-fired power plant, a natural gas power plant, and a solar power plant, so let’s add one more type of electricity-generating facility by introducing the Tiwi Geothermal Power Plant in Tiwi, Albay on the northeastern flanks of Mt. Malinao.
Photo taken from the NAPOCOR website
The Tiwi Geothermal Power Plant actually consists of three separate plants. What you can see in the satellite image thumbnail is Plant A, while Plant B is located roughly a kilometer to the east-southeast, and Plant C about a kilometer to the southwest. These three plants have a combined 275 megawatts of generating capacity.
These three plants harness geothermal energy in the area known as the Tiwi Geothermal Field. This is part of the 17,661-hectare geothermal area in Albay that was reserved by Pres. Marcos through Presidential Decree No. 739 in 1970 following the passage of Republic Act No. 5092 or the Geothermal Law in 1967. The harnessing of geothermal energy was quite timely since it helped saved the Philippines millions of dollars during the 1970s oil crisis.
The Tiwi webpage from the National Geothermal Association of the Philippines would prove informative if you wish to learn more.
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12 people have responsed to “Tiwi Geothermal Power Plant”
are you accepting students to take OJT?
To the management of Tiwi Geothermal Powerplant:
Greetings of peace!
I am Argille Daryl B. Salvador of Polytechnic University of the Philippines, taking Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. I am a 4th year student now.
I would like to become a trainee in your office this coming April and May of 2010. Should you accept “On the Job Trainees” this summer, I am willing to grab the opportunity. My Yahoo Mail Address is markandersalba@yahoo.com.
Thank you.
i’m am electrical engineering student sir, and i’m
doing a transmission line design to this power plant. please help me sir where am i going to start my work.
I would like to know if there is a vacant job for me.
Mechanical engineer (entry level).
thanks
SIR/MADAM: ARE YOU ACCEPTING STUDENT TRAINEE FOR O.J.T?
Good morning!
I’m an Electrical Engineering student from University of the Philippines Los Banos. I just want to ask if the company is accepting ojt/practicum this summer.thanks…
I’m from UPLB BS Electrical Eng. Do you accept OJT/Practicum summer? Thanks.
Good day maam/sir,.
I am Karl Luceña, a Mechanical Engineer from Mapua Institute of Technology, a proud Bicolano who lives in Iriga City, Camarines Sur. I would like to work with you in tiwi geothermal plant. I hope there is a vacant job for me. Diyos Mabalos
To the manage of Aboitiz Tiwi Geothermal Power plant.
Good morning Ma’am/Sir;
I am looking for a vacant job at your company as operator. Thank youGudpm….
Sir/Maam,
I am an Electrical Engineer,a graduate of Bicol University,lives in Tabaco City.I would Like to know if there is a vacancy in tiwi geothermal power plant with regards to engineering/electrical related jobs.It’s always in my dreams to be part of the team in the prestigious company like yours…actually,i got my guts and appreciate more my course,im fascinated on how electricity is generated and i learned that when i took my ojt in tiwi geothermal powerplant…tnx
gud evening. . i would very much appreciate 30 minutes of your time to conduct an interview with you and your staff about the office if you mind. .
thank you.. please call or text me if you have time on the coming nxt week. .
09056551955..
tnx. .
The Manager
Tiwi Geothermal Power Plant
Sir/Madam:
We are from Mac Mariano Elem. School, Mariano Vil. Balatas, Naga City. We are having our Educational Tour this coming February 10, 2012. Together with us are pupils from Kinder up to Grade VI pupils as new experience/knowledge outside the classroom /school campus.
We are anticipating with thanks for your approval.
God Bless!
Respectfully yours,
Hermie A. Rojas