The first stage of development was approved in June 2011 by Philippine Energy Secretary Jose Almendras.

On March 7, 2012, in Mindoro, Philippine President Aquino signed the Proposed Luzon Mindoro-Interconnection (LMI) project with the full support of Cong.

This agreement will allow for excess electricity to be transported to the nearby island of Luzon, home to the nation's capital and largest city Manila.

"Before I end my term in 2016, I want to see Mindoro exporting its surplus power to Luzon," commented President Benigno Aquino III during a recent signing ceremony.

[2] The project is being developed jointly by Philippine Hybrid Energy Systems, Inc. Italian power utility developer CMC Asia, Inc. and turbine manufacturer and building contractor Gamesa Eolica, S.L.