The Bakun AC hydropower plant in Alilem, Ilocos Sur operated by Luzon Hydro Corporation got its recommendation for Asset Management Certification or ISO 55000, recently.
“Through this certification, we can assure our stakeholders that our plants are efficient and reliable”, said Rolando Pacquiao, Hedcor vice president for Operations.
TÜV-SÜD, an internationally accredited certification body conducted the audit. TÜV-SÜD verified that Bakun AC’s operation, systems, processes and procedures comply with the relevant codes, requirements, regulations and standards.
Remarkably, the independent body noted zero non-conformance or deviations. This means Luzon Hydro has an integrated and effective management system for assets that enable the company to achieve objectives and assure these are attained consistently and sustainably over time.
Currently, the Bakun AC Hydro holds certifications for ISO 9001 (Quality Management System), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System), OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety), and ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System).
“This achievement is a testament to Hedcor’s pursuit of being a world-class company,” he added.
Luzon Hydro is part of the Hedcor Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AboitizPower, which specializes in generating renewable energy from run-of-river hydropower systems. It currently operates 22 hydropower plants and supplies the country with 185-MW of clean and renewable energy.**
