Morupule A revamp to cost P1.4bn

The estimated cost is well above the P500 million mentioned since 2011 by various officials as the possible cost of a revamp.

The 25-year-old power station was placed on care and maintenance two years ago after plant availability dropped to below 30% due to aging components. Morupule A, capable of generating 132 MW gross electricity, was suspended after an unfavourable cost benefit assessment, worsened by optimism at the time around Morupule B.