Philippines Hands Over Strategic Hydropower Complex to Private Consortium

CleanTechnica
By Raymond TribdinoFeb 9, 2026, 11:50 am105 ptsTrending
The Philippine government has formally turned over operations of the Caliraya–Botocan–Kalayaan (CBK) Hydroelectric Power Plant complex in Laguna to the Aboitiz-led Thunder Consortium, completing one of the country’s most consequential power sector privatizations at a time when grid flexibility is becoming…

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