ORMOC CITY, LEYTE — Construction of the 2-Megawatt (MW) Bao Hydroelectric Power Project across Ormoc City and Kananga has achieved 80.04 percent physical completion as of September 15, 2026, keeping it firmly on schedule for commercial operations by early 2027.
DOE Onsite Validation and Task Force 200 Monitoring
The Department of Energy–Visayas Field Office (DOE-VFO), through its Electric Power Industry Management Division (EPIMD), conducted an official field inspection and progress evaluation at the power facility:
Strategic Oversight: The renewable initiative is closely monitored under DOE's Task Force 200 framework, designed to resolve site-level bottlenecks and expedite nationwide energy generation projects.
Commercial Operation Timeline: With overall physical progress at 80.04 percent, project managers maintain a target Commercial Operation Date (COD) within the first quarter of 2027.
Technical Onsite Evaluation: DOE inspectors met with Leyte V Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LEYECO V) engineers to inspect physical infrastructure, assess site conditions, and review grid integration plans.
Impact on Regional Power Rates and Grid Stability
Owned and operated by LEYECO V, the renewable energy asset will strengthen energy security and help stabilize generation charges across its franchise area:
Power Yield and Supply Reach: The plant is projected to produce 14.36 million kilowatt-hours annually, directly supplementing clean power distribution in Kananga, Matag-ob, and Ormoc City.
Clean Energy Transition: The development aligns with the Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) mandate, boosting local generation while reducing long-term dependence on wholesale market volatility.
