Client:
SN Aboitiz Power – Benguet Inc.
Operator:
SN Aboitiz Power – Benguet Inc.
Services:
Supply of materials
- Sikagrout 212 / 215
- Sikament R4P1
- Sigunit L – AF
- Antisol S
Location:
Bokod, Benguet
The Ambuklao Hydroelectric Power Plant is one of the oldest power plants in the country and was among the first large hydroelectric power plants constructed in the Philippines
In July 1990, a massive earthquake hit Luzon, resulting in siltation and technical problems that affected the plant’s operations. Ambuklao was eventually decommissioned in 1999.
SNAP-Benguet began a massive rehabilitation project that restored Ambuklao to operating status and increased its capacity from 75 MW to 105 MW. The project required the construction of a new intake, headrace and penstock, elevation of tailrace tunnel outlet, de-silting of tailrace tunnel and replacement of electro-mechanical components. In June 2011, Unit 3 became the first turbine unit to go on-line, followed by the other two units. Ambuklao was formally inaugurated in October 2011.
Technocrete was contracted for the technical consultation on concrete design and pouring and work hand on hand with Norwegian contractor solved the rehabilitation of the project. Technocrete also supply all concrete admixtures and auxillary products.
