The Magat Hydroelectric Power Plant is one of the largest hydro facilities in Luzon, with a maximum output of 388 megawatts (MW). It draws water from the Magat river through the multi-purpose Magat dam.
The national government began construction of the plant in February 1980 and completed the commissioning in Dec 1983. Under the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), the power facility was subject to privatization in 2006. Following a successful bid of US$530 million, SNAP took over operations on April 26, 2007.