The Department of Energy (DOE) is optimistic that it will able to restore power in earthquake-affected Visayas ahead of its 10-day timeline. Fuentebella also indicated that the target is to deliver 317 megawatts from the EDC geothermal power plant, by day 10. ”Bohol needs 40 megawatts (MW), there is the distribution utility which is the Bohol Light Company Incorporated. They have 16 megawatts from Bohol Diesel Power Plant and they have an arrangement between the LCI and Bohol Diesel Power Plant where about PHP2/kwh plus tax on cost will be charged. The 40 MW needed in Bohol will be delivered through Bohol Electric Company’s (Boheco) 2 hydroelectric plants which generate a combined total of 7.5 MW.

Source: Manila Times July 10, 2017 01:41 UTC