LEYTE GPP is a 112.5 MW geothermal power plant located in the Philippines. It is operated by an undisclosed entity and is part of the country's geothermal energy portfolio. The plant harnesses geothermal energy, contributing to the Philippines' renewable energy generation. It ranks as the 9th largest geothermal plant in the Philippines. With 112.5 MW, it represents 4.55% of the country's total geothermal capacity of 2,475 MW. The Philippines has 18 geothermal plants with a combined capacity of 2,475 MW. Compared to the largest geothermal plant, UNIFIED LEYTE at 610 MW, this facility is approximately one-fifth the size. Geothermal energy is a significant component of the Philippines' energy mix, providing around 20% of the country's electricity. The LEYTE GPP plant is located in Leyte Province, known for its geothermal resources, approximately 600 kilometers southeast of Manila.
14 years old
Philippines, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Geothermal
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Philippines- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Geothermal power generation harnesses the Earth's internal heat to produce electricity. This renewable energy source exploits the thermal energy stored beneath the Earth's crust, which can be accessed through geothermal power plants. These plants typically utilize steam or hot water from geothermal reservoirs to drive turbines that generate electricity. The process begins by drilling wells into geothermal reservoirs, often located in tectonically active regions, where the temperature gradient is favorable for energy extraction. The steam or hot water extracted is then channeled to turbines, converting thermal energy into mechanical energy, which is subsequently transformed into electrical energy by generators.
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