Biliran Geothermal Project

A geothermal power plant is to be engineered, procured and constructed in Biliran, Philippines on behalf of Orka Energy and affiliated company BGI. Mannvit’s tasks as the Owner’s Engineer for the project include well design review, steam gathering system and initial power plant design, Project Management, Resident Engineer and supervision.

Biliran is a 536 km² volcanic island located in Biliran Province of the Eastern Visayas Region, just north of the island of Leyte.  The planned geothermal power plant is a 50 MW steam-flash plant. Mannvit further participates in the drilling as consultant during contract negotiation, design review of and provides analysis of events during drilling. IDC is the drilling contractor. Mannvit provides review and procurement assistance in Civil Works. Orka Energy provides the Section Engineer for civil works and local engineering consultant GHD provides civil works design and supervision. Mannvit provides the section engineer for the EPC contract, which encompasses both the steam gathering system and the power plant.