AboitizPower hydro plant receives ISO recommendation

MANILA, Philippines — The 70-megawatt (MW) hydropower plant of Aboitiz Power Corp. in Alilem, Ilocos Sur has received an ISO recommendation from  TÜV-SÜD, an internationally accredited certification body.

Bakun AC Hydro, operated by Hedcor Inc.’s business unit Luzon Hydro Corp., passed the asset management audit conducted by TÜV-SÜD, which recommendation the asset for asset management certification or ISO 55001.

Hedcor vice president for operations Rolando Pacquiao said the certification reflects Hedcor’s commitment to sustaining the efficiency and reliability of its facilities.

TÜV-SÜD also noted zero nonconformance or deviation and validated that Bakun AC Hydro’s systems, processes, and operations comply with the relevant codes, requirements, regulations and standards.

This underscores the plant’s operator, Luzon Hydro’s integrated and effective management systems for assets that enable the company to deliver on its commitments to its stakeholders in a sustainable manner.