NGCP gets more time to complete P8.2 billion grid projects
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines has secured regulatory approval to push back the completion target for two transmission projects worth P8.2 billion to next year.
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has been granted permission by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to delay the completion of two transmission projects by a year. The NGCP asked for the extension for the P6.3-billion Porac 230-kilovolt-substation project and the P1.9-billion Amlan-Dumaguete 138-kV transmission line project.
The Porac project, aimed at addressing the anticipated load growth in Pampanga, will now be finished by June 30, 2027, surpassing its original deadline of Nov. 18, 2026. The NGCP explained that the project timelines were based on "best-case scenario" assumptions and should not be considered firm deadlines. The ERC acknowledged the potential for delays in infrastructure projects and emphasized the importance of timely completion of power transmission assets.
However, it found the revised completion dates reasonable and instructed the NGCP to implement measures to minimize the impact of the delay. The Amlan-Dumaguete transmission line project, which aims to meet the increasing electricity demand in Negros Oriental and reduce power interruptions, had its completion deadline moved to March 31, 2025, from the original target of Sept.
5, 2024. The NGCP cited challenges such as local government issues and permit difficulties in its motion for partial reconsideration. As the country's only transmission operator, the NGCP is responsible for developing, operating, and maintaining the state-owned power grid, ensuring safe electricity delivery from power plants to distribution utilities.
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