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IN THE MATTER OF THEAPPLICATION FOR APPROVALOF THE POWER SUPPLYAGREEMENT (PSA) BETWEENCAMIGUIN ELECTRICCOOPERATIVE, INC.(CAMELCO) AND KINGENERGY GENERATION, INC.(KEGI), WITH MOTION FORTHE ISSUANCE OFPROVISIONAL AUTHORITY
ERC CASE NO. 2014-119 RC
CAMIGUIN ELECTRICCOOPERATIVE, INC.(CAMELCO) AND KINGENERGY GENERATION, INC.(KEGI),
Applicants.)(- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -)(
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:
Notice is hereby given that on August 18, 2014, CamiguinElectric Cooperative, Incorporated (CAMELCO) and King .EnergyGeneration, Incorporated (KEGI) filed an application for approval oftheir Power Supply Agreement (PSA), with motion for the issuance ofprovisional authority.
In the said application, CAMELCO and KEGI alleged, amongothers, that:
1. CAMELCO is an electric cooperative duly organized andexisting under and by virtue of the laws of the Philippines,with principal office at Pandan, Mambajao, Camiguin. Itwas granted a franchise by the National ElectrificationAdministration (NEA) exclusively to operate an electric
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light and power services in the Municipalities ofMambajao, Mahinog, Guinsiliban, Sagay and Catarman,all in the Island Province of Camiguin;
2. KEGI is a generation company duly organized andexisting under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic ofthe Philippines. It has its principal office at the G/F DivineSavior Building, 102 Juan Luna St., Davao City;
3. They are filing the instant application for approval of theirPSA with a motion for provisional authority pursuant toRules 20 (8) and 14 of the ERC Rules of Practice andProcedure;
Compliance with the Pre-Filing Requirements,Rules 6, ERC Rules
4. Pursuant to Rule 20 (8) of the Commission's Rules ofPractice and Procedure, and other pertinent rules andregulations, the instant application is filed for theCommission's due consideration and approval;
5. In Compliance with Rule 6 of the said Rules, CAMELCOserved copies of the application together with all of itsannexes to the legislative bodies of the Province andMunicipalities where it principally operates;
Supply - Demand Scenario
6. At present, CAMELCO is being supplied by the followinggenerators:
1,373,041 kWh December 25,2013 toDecember 25, 2014
933,333 kWh Jul 27, 2014
Generator
NPC-PSALM
TMI
2.2MW
1.0MW
ContractedEner Period Covered
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7. The Capacity and Energy Demand of CAMELCO for 2014to 2023 is projected as follows (all in MWh):
Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018Energy Demand 1,940.29 2,036.53 2,128.21 2,215.68 2,299.31
Year 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023Energy Demand 2,379.41 2,456.29 2,530.21 2,601.40 2,670.08
8. The above data shows that CAMELCO will have supplydeficiency that will become more pronounced starting2016. However, as early as this year and in 2015, sincethere is no assurance from the Power Sector Assets andLiabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) that it willstill be able to maintain its energy supply to CAMELCO,and considering further that the bilateral contract with TMIwill expire on July 27, 2014, CAMELCO will have toinsure that its current and future energy demand will beadequately covered by a long term contract;
9. CAMELCO is heavily dependent on hydro-poweredelectricity from National Power Corporation(NPC)/PSALM. However, starting the year 2010,NPC/PSALM has made it known that it cannot anymoresupply all of its power requirements as it is required bythe law to privatize gradually its generation assets and itis prohibited from building or constructing new ones.During the pendency of the Contract for the Supply ofElectric Energy (CSEE), NPC/PSALM formally informedthe CAMELCO that it has insufficient capacity to fullyserve and comply with its contracted capacity and energydue to generation constraints. The letter of Mr. Froilan A.Tampinco, NPC President, dated December 6, 2011 isattached to the instant application;
10. That as a matter of fact, NPC/PSALM has unilaterallyreduced its contracted power supply to CAMELCO by anannual average of as much as thirty-five percent (35%)for the last two (2) years and there is no assurance thatPSALM will extend the CSEE upon its expiration onDecember 25, 2014, and if it does, up to what capacityand energy;
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11. Due to the increasing load requirement of CAMELCO asshown in the table below, coupled with its generationsupply constraints, it was compelled to negotiate andcontract with KEGI for an additional 4.4 MW bunkerpower plant capacity consisting of two (2) units of 2.2 MWbunker power plants to ensure adequacy, quality andreliability of electric energy to distribute to its members-consumers within its franchise area;
12. In the meantime, due to the EI Nino phenomenon plus thefact that CAMELCO is heavily dependent on hydro powerfrom PSALM which ordinarily ebbs during the summermonths, aggravated by the ever increasing powerrequirements, it has to implement Demand SideManagement (DSM) through the Interruptible LoadProgram (ILP). However, despite this measure, it is still insevere deficiency of power supply, thus the need tosource more energy from available power suppliers;
The Power Plant andIts Operating and Maintenance Expenses
13. KEGI has offered to build and construct two (2) units of2.2 MW bunker diesel powered plant to be located atMaubog, Balbagon, Mambajao, Camiguin;
14. KEGI has offered to CAMELCO a contracted capacity of4,000 kW per month and a monthly dispatchable energyof 933,333 kWh for the contract duration at a priceconsisting of CRF, FOM and VOM;
15. The project cost of the two (2) units 2.2 MW bunker powerplant that KEGI will build and construct is estimated atPhP468,806,393.00, the details of which is attached tothe application;
16. For the Fixed Operating and Maintenance Expenses(FOM), KEGI has budgeted a total annual expense ofPhP15,076,560.00, the details of which is, likewise,attached to application;
17. For the Variable Operating and Maintenance Expenses(VOM), KEGI has determined that the annual variable
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expense is PhP14,972,134.00, the details of which isattached to the application;
Procurement Process
18. CAMELCO is serving Camiguin Island which is located inthe north eastern seaboard of the Main Island ofMindanao. Although it is currently connected to theMindanao Grid through a submarine cable, it is imperativethat it should have its own embedded generation sourceto protect it from the problems associated with theshortage in the Mindanao Grid and reliability oftransmission due to the distance involved and itsremoteness from the generation source. CAMELCO hasinitiated extended efforts to attract and invite independentpower producers (IPP) since 2010 to put up a power plantin the Island of Camiguin, however, none have showninterests until KEGI submitted a letter of interest. Thiswas then brought to the attention of the members-consumers of CAMELCO, who in several districtassemblies, have given their approval and consent for theconstruction of a power plant. Thus, due to the urgencyof the power requirement and considering further the lackof interests from other power producers, CAMELCOentered into a negotiated PSA with KEGI which is now thesubject matter of this application;
Abstract of the PSA 1 and Other Relevant Information
19. Executive Summary. The Contract Capacity to be madeavailable by KEGI to CAMELCO shall be 4,000 kW permonth which shall be delivered in accordance with theSchedule of Contract Energy which is fixed on daily andhourly bases. The PSA provides that KEGI andCAMELCO shall be excused from their respectiveobligation to deliver and receive energy during theoccurrence of scheduled or unscheduled outages, inwhich case, the contract energy for the affected billingperiod may be adjusted pro rata or as agreed by theparties. KEGI has the option to supply CAMELCO all or aportion of the contract energy, and additional energy ifapplicable, during the occurrence of scheduled orunscheduled outages, from its back up facility and/or third
1 Annex "E" of the application
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party in accordance with Sec. 2 of the PSA. For theportion of the contract energy and additional energyprovided by KEGI from the Generator Set, CAMELCOshall pay the Contract Energy Fee in the form of LoadCurtailment Adjustment in lieu of the Capacity Fee;
Salient Features of the PSA.
Term. The PSA shall have a term or contract period often (10) years from effective from the Closing Date.Closing Date means the time KEGI is obligated to deliverthe contract capacity and contract energy to CAMELCO,provided, these conditions are satisfied: (a) Receipt ofKEGI of a certificate executed by the corporate secretaryof CAMELCO adopting the resolutions to (1) authorizeCAMELCO to execute, enter into, and deliver the PSAand performance of its obligation under the PSA; and (2)Designating the person authorize to execute the PSA inbehalf of CAMELCO; (b) Receipt by KEGI of the SecurityDeposit pursuant to Sec. 3.2 of the PSA; (c) Receipt ofKEGI of the location of the Generator Set which must beat least one (1) hectare, including the title, contract oflease duly registered with the Register of Deeds andother evidence of ownership; (d) Receipt by KEGI, of allpermits, licenses, and other requirements for theoperation of the power generation facility in the area ofoperation of CAMELCO; and (e) Receipt from theCommission of its approval of the PSA (includingProvisional Authority);
Contract Energy. KEGI shall deliver the ContractCapacity and Contract Energy at the Metering Points2 atthe Rates Schedule3 specified under the PSA. On theother hand, to make available for delivery, the contractenergy shall be based on the schedule of ContractEnergy attached to the PSA;
2 Annex "A" of the PSA3 Annex "B" of the PSA
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20. Rates Schedule. The basic components of the ElectricityFee is as follows:
ParticularsCa acit Fee, PhP/kW/monthFixed O&M Fee, PhP/kW/monthVariable O&M F~e, PhP/kWhBillin Ca acit kWo eratin Schedule
Contract Energy Fee per month
Rates1,458314.001.368.504000
8 hours a da
CEF =
Fe =
VC =
Where:
BC =
FC =
VC =
ED =
CEF =
VOM=
CF =FOM =
IFf =
FC +VC
(CF + FOM X IFf) x BC
(VOM X IFv) x ED
Billing Capacity in kW
Fixed charge per month in PhP in kW
Variable charge per month in PhP in kW
Energy delivered in kWh
Contract Energy Fee in PhP
Variable Operating & Maintenance Fee permonth in PhP in kWh
Capacity Fee in PhP per month in kW
Fixed Operating & Maintenance Fee permonth in PhP in kW
Inflation factor fixed
L
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IFv =
FL =Inflation factor variable
Fuel "and Lube oil in PhP/kWh (pass throughsubject to heat rate schedule)
Inflation factor
Inflation factor for fixed 0 & M:
IF (f) = 1 ( P CPI m / P CPI b)
Inflation factor for variable 0 & M
IF (v) =
Where:
0.0075 + 0.1445 x (P CPI m/ P CPI b) +0.8480 x (P EX m/ P EX b)
P CPI m = Philippine CPI of the current billing month
P CPI b = Philippine CPI on the effectivity month ofthe PSA
P EX m = Peso to Euro exchange rate at the end ofthe current billing month
P Ex b = Peso to Euro exchange rate on theeffectivity month of the PSA
Consumer Price Index
P CPI m= 169.80
P CPI b = 169.80
SSP Jan 2012
SSP Jan 2012
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Peso Exchange Rate
P EX m = 59.0115 PhP/Euro BSP 2012
P EX b = 59.0115 PhP/Euro SSP 2012
Computation of Fuel and Lube Oil Rate
FL =
Where:
HFOCR x Actual Heavy Fuel cost per liter
HFOCR = Heavy fuel oil consumption rate inliters/kWh
= O,026L1kWh
Testing and commissioning fee
Only actual fuel cost and variable Operating andMaintenance expenses.
Start-up fee
Actual cost of additional start-up and shutdown withdocuments.
Additional Energy Fee in excess of eight (8) runninghours per day
AEF = AC X BC X h + (VOM + FL) X EE
Where:
AEF =
AC =
Additional Energy Fee in PhP
Additional cost (0.78 PhP/kw/h) in excess ofeight (8) running hours per day
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BC =
H =VOM=
FL =EE =
Billing Capacity
Excess hours per day
Variable 0 & M
Fuel and lube oil
Energy delivered in excess of eight hours
Impact on CAMELCO's Overall Generation Rate
The determination of the generation rate impact is basedon the blended generation rates of CAMELCO, subject tothe condition that the CSEE with NPC will be renewed inthe subsequent years:
Current Generation Mix without KEGI:
Average Monthly kWh Purchased From PSALM 1,373,041.60 kWhAveraQe Rate of PSALM PhP3.11 kWhAmount PhP4,270,159.37Average Monthly kWh Purchased From TMI 933,333 kWh
AveraQe Rate of TM I PhP14.50 kWhAmount PhP13,533,328.50Total kWh Purchased From PSALM and TMI 2,306,374.60 kWhTotal Generation Cost PhP17,803,487.87Average Generation Mix Cost per kWh PhP7.72
Proposed Generation Mix with KEGI Replacing TMI
Contracted Energy 933,333.00 kWhAverage Rate PhP14.40 kWhAmount PhP13,439,995.20Total kWh Purchased From PSALM and KEGI 2,306,374.60Total Generation Cost PhP 17,710,154.57AveraQe Generation Mix Cost per kWh PhP7.68kWh Cost Before KEGI PhP7.72 kWhkWh Cost With KEGI PhP7.68kWh
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Average reduction in generation rate is PhPO.04 per kWh; and
21. Thus, they pray that:
a. Upon filing of the instant application, and pendinghearing thereon, an Order be issued: (1) grantingprovisional authority for the urgent implementationof the provisions of the PSA so that KEGI canimmediately start with the Engineering,Procurement and Construction activities of theGeneration Plant pending review and evaluationby the Commission of the final authority on thegeneration rate applied for to meet closing date;and
b. After hearing after due notice, publication andhearing, the proposed generation rate subjectmatter of this application be approved as follows:
Particulars RatesCapacity Fee, PhP/kW/month 1,458.00Fixed O&M Fee, PhP/kW/month 314.54Variable O&M Fee, PhP/kWh 1.3368Fuel and Lube Oil Rate Pass-through cost based
on PhPO.26 Ii/kWh
The Commission has set the application for jurisdictionalhearing, expository presentation, pre-trial conference and evidentiaryhearing on November 28, 2014 (Friday) at two o'clock in theafternoon (2:00 P.M.) at CAMELCO's Principal Office, Pandan,Mambajao, Camiguin.
All persons who have an interest in the subject matter of theproceeding may become a party by filing, at least five (5) days prior tothe initial hearing and subject to the requirements in the ERC's Rulesof Practice and Procedure, a verified petition with the Commissiongiving the docket number and title of the proceeding and stating: (1)the petitioner's name and address; (2) the nature of petitioner'sinterest in the subject matter of the proceeding, and the way andmanner in which such interest is affected by the issues involved in theproceeding; and (3) a statement of the relief desired.
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All other persons who may want their views known to theCommission with respect to the subject matter of the proceeding mayfile their opposition to the application or comment thereon at anystage of the proceeding before the applicants conclude thepresentation of their evidence. No particular form of opposition orcomment is required, but the document, letter or writing shouldcontain the name and address of such person and a concisestatement of the opposition or comment and the grounds relied upon.
All such persons who may wish to have a copy of theapplication may request the applicants, prior to the date of the initialhearing, that they be furnished with a copy of the application. Theapplicants are hereby directed to furnish all those making suchrequest with copies of the application and its attachments, subject toreimbursement of reasonable photocopying costs. Likewise, anysuch person may examine the application and other pertinent recordsfiled with the Commission during the usual office hours.
WITNESS, the Honorable Chairperson, ZENAIDA G. CRUZ-DUCUT, and the Honorable Commissi ners, ALFREDO J. NON,and JOSEFINA PATRICIA A. MA LE-ASIRIT, EnergyRegulatory Commission, this 3rd day of Nov mber, 2014 at PasigCity.
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