WINNING | SNAP-Benguet cites hydropower as key to grid stability

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• SNAP-Benguet’s Binga hydro plant earns ERC recognition for operational excellence
• Reliable plant operations highlighted as key to power security
• Recognition underscores focus on dependable renewable energy generation
  
  
  

Reliable hydroelectric operations are becoming increasingly vital to the Philippines' energy security as the country expands its renewable energy portfolio, with SN Aboitiz Power-Benguet, Inc. (SNAP-Benguet) highlighting how operational excellence supports a stable electricity supply.

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) recognized SNAP-Benguet's Binga hydroelectric power plant for its outstanding operational performance and steadfast commitment to ensuring reliable and secure electricity supply during the regulator's 25th Founding Anniversary celebration on June 26.

Andrea Toyoda, SNAP assistant vice president for regulatory affairs, received the award on behalf of the company.

Why it matters

As renewable energy capacity grows, consistently reliable hydroelectric facilities play a crucial role in maintaining grid stability while supporting the country's transition to cleaner energy sources. Recognition from the industry regulator reinforces the value of operational discipline in achieving long-term energy resilience.

Held at Exquadra Tower in Pasig City, the anniversary event carried the theme, "The Next Watt: 25 Years of Regulating for a Modern Energy Future," and convened stakeholders from across the Philippine energy sector to discuss their roles in advancing a resilient, future-ready power industry.

By the numbers

SNAP owns and operates the 112.5-megawatt Ambuklao and 140-MW Binga hydroelectric power plants in Benguet, the Magat hydroelectric power plant with a 360-MW nameplate capacity and 388-MW maximum capacity on the border of Isabela and Ifugao, the 8.5-MW Maris hydro facility, and the 24-MW Magat battery energy storage system.

In a statement, SNAP chief operations officer Mike Hosillos said, “Reliable operations are built through our team's disciplined commitment to hold themselves to the highest standards every day. 

This award recognizes those daily efforts, as well as SNAP's core values of excellence and teamwork. We thank the ERC for the recognition and its continued support. We will keep raising the bar to help ensure a secure and dependable power supply.”

The bottom line

SNAP said it will continue pursuing innovative ways to improve operational reliability, reinforcing its role in providing stable and secure electricity supply to the communities and industries it serves. The renewable energy producer is a joint venture of Scatec and Aboitiz Renewables Inc. —Vanessa Hidalgo| Ed: Corrie S. Narisma