First Gen cautions on possible curtailment of plant operations 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy MYRNA M. VELASCODue to the continued high alert level raised on probable perilous eruption of the Taal Volcano, First Gen Corporation has cautioned that its gas-fired power plants in Batangas may encounter “curtailment in operations,” hence, power supply to the grid could be affected. “Our power plants in Batangas have continued to operate despite the eruption of Taal Volcano,” a January 14 statement from the company has indicated. Essentially, that will be more than 2,000MW of capacity being taken out temporarily from the grid. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has so far warned on the presence of lightning and thunderstorms in the vicinity of Taal Volcano and downwind side areas, which may then precipitate what is being feared as high risk volcanic eruption.

Source: Manila Bulletin January 14, 2020 14:03 UTC