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The Transmission Development Plan (TDP) is prepared and published solely for information purposes. While NGCP, to the best of its knowledge,
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OF CONTENTS

1
Background .................................................................................................... 7
1.1 NGCP as a Regulated Entity ................................................................................................ 7
1.2 Transmission Grid Performance .......................................................................................... 7
1.3 Introduction to NGCP’s Transmission System Network .................................................... 10
1.4 TRANSMISYON 2040 ........................................................................................................ 10

2
Existing Philippine Grid............................................................................... 11
2.1 Grid Profile ......................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Dependable Capacity Mix .................................................................................................. 11
2.3 Luzon Transmission Network ............................................................................................. 12
2.4 Visayas Transmission Network .......................................................................................... 15
2.5 Mindanao Transmission Network ....................................................................................... 18

3 Planning Process and Drivers for Grid Development ............................... 19

3.1 TDP Process Flow .............................................................................................................. 19
3.2 Planning Criteria ................................................................................................................. 20
3.3 Project Drivers .................................................................................................................... 22
3.4 System Peak Demand ....................................................................................................... 23
3.5 Generation Capacity Addition ............................................................................................ 26
3.6 Project Clustering ............................................................................................................... 33

4 Grid Resiliency ............................................................................................. 36

4.1 Resiliency Policy ................................................................................................................ 36
4.2 Asset Replacement ............................................................................................................ 38

5
Emerging Technologies .............................................................................. 40
5.1 Battery Energy Storage System ......................................................................................... 40
5.2 Adoption of SMART Grid Technologies ............................................................................. 43
5.3 Static Synchronous Compensator ..................................................................................... 44
5.4 Other Technology ............................................................................................................... 45

6 Competitive Renewable Energy Zone ........................................................ 47

6.1 Philippine Competitive Renewable Energy Zone ............................................................... 47

69 kV Facilities ............................................................................................. 51

7
7.1 Background ........................................................................................................................ 51
7.2 Age Distribution of 69 kV Lines Nationwide ....................................................................... 51
7.3 Way Forward ...................................................................................................................... 52

8
Luzon Transmission Outlook ...................................................................... 53
8.1 Transmission Outlook for 2025 .......................................................................................... 53
8.2 Transmission Outlook for 2030 .......................................................................................... 83
8.3 Transmission Outlook for 2035 .......................................................................................... 92
8.4 Transmission Outlook for 2040 .......................................................................................... 95

9 Visayas Transmission Outlook ....................................................................... 97

9.1 Transmission Projects for 2025.......................................................................................... 98
 9.2 Transmission Outlook for 2030 ........................................................................................ 117
9.3 Transmission Outlook for 2035 ........................................................................................ 121
9.4 Transmission Outlook for 2040 ........................................................................................ 123

10 Mindanao Transmission Outlook .................................................................. 126

10.1 Transmission Outlook for 2025 ...................................................................................... 126
10.2 Transmission Outlook for 2030 ...................................................................................... 136
10.3 Transmission Outlook for 2035 ...................................................................................... 139
10.4 Transmission Outlook for 2040 ...................................................................................... 140

11 Island Interconnection ............................................................................... 143

11.1 Island / Off-grid Interconnection ..................................................................................... 143
11.2 Transmission Backbone and Major Island Interconnection Projects ............................. 144
11.3 Small Island/Off-Grid Interconnection ............................................................................ 154

12 Operations and Maintenance Program .................................................... 159

12.1 CAPEX Program ............................................................................................................ 159
12.2 Metering Facilities .......................................................................................................... 167

13
System Operations ............................................................................... 176
13.1 Developmental Objectives ............................................................................................. 176
13.2 Situational Analysis ........................................................................................................ 177
13.3 Summary of CAPEX Costs ............................................................................................ 180
13.4 Strategies ....................................................................................................................... 181
13.5 Telecommunications ...................................................................................................... 184
13.6 SCADA Programs .......................................................................................................... 188
13.7 Network Protection and Power Quality .......................................................................... 193

A
ppendices ................................................................................................... 195
Appendix 1 – NGCP Plans for Procurement of Ancillary Services ........................................ 195
Appendix 2 – Generation and Load Distribution Per Area ..................................................... 198
Appendix 3 – Prospective Power Plants ................................................................................ 201
Appendix 4 – Private Sector Initiated Power Projects ............................................................ 203
Appendix 5 – Summary of Asset Lives .................................................................................. 214
Appendix 6 – Power Restoration Project ............................................................................... 215
Appendix 7 – Network Synchronization Program Installation Status ..................................... 218
Appendix 8 – Abbreviations and Acronyms ........................................................................... 219
Appendix 9 – Contact Details ................................................................................................. 221
1 Background

1.1 NGCP as a Regulated Entity

With the enactment of the Philippines Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA) into
law in June 2001, the Philippine Electricity Industry was subdivided into four sectors: generation,
transmission, distribution, and supply. Each sector is monopoly characteristics; hence these are
regulated. Generation and supply or the aggregators for the sale of electricity, on the other hand,
operate under a competitive environment.

As the Transmission Network Provider (TNP), NGCP is regulated by the Energy Regulatory
Commission (ERC) under the Performance-Based Regulation (PBR). The PBR is a form of utility
regulation that strengthens financial incentives to provide efficient service. The PBR methodology is
outlined in the Rules for Setting Transmission Wheeling Rates or RTWR.

NGCP is persistently committed to the following international standards to advance the Vision and
Mission of the corporation and currently on the process of re-certification for the following:

▪ Quality Management System (QMS)– International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

9001:2015
▪ Environmental Management System – ISO 14001:2015
▪ Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) – ISO 45001:2018
▪ Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) – ISO 22301:2019
▪ Information Security and Management System (ISMS) – ISO 27001:2013

1.2 Transmission Grid Performance

The Rules for Setting Transmission Wheeling Rates (RTWR) provides for the establishment of
a Performance Incentive Scheme (PIS) with rewards and penalties applied to the extent that the actual
level of performance by the Regulated Entity exceeds or falls short of performance measures that have
been established and approved, for implementation, by the Regulator within a certain regulatory period.

The Third Regulatory Period (3rd RP) ended in December 2015. In accordance with the regulatory reset
process for the Fourth Regulatory Period (4th RP) under Article VII of the RTWR, a new PIS must be
developed specifying the service quality measures/indices as well as the target level of performance
that must be applied to the transmission grid. However, the 4th RP reset process has been delayed.

Notwithstanding the delay in the reset process, NGCP continuously monitors the performance of the
transmission grid using the 3rd RP ERC-approved indices as discussed below:

System Interruption Severity Index (SISI) - the ratio of the unserved energy to the system peak load
occurring during the rating/reporting period. Unserved energy is the energy not served due to
transmission line interruption(s) computed by outage duration multiplied by the load involved before the
interruption. System peak load, on the other hand, is the highest demand for a particular rating/reporting
period measured in megawatts (MW).
Frequency of Tripping (FOT) per 100 ckt-km (FOT/100ckt-km) - measures the number of line outages
(transients and permanent or sustained) initiated by tripping of the relay subject to exclusion of identified
events.

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System Availability (SA) - a proportion of total circuit time is the percentage of the system being
considered on-line during the rating/reporting period. A circuit is regarded as being unavailable when it
is out of service for construction, refurbishment, maintenance, or fault.
Frequency Limit Compliance (FLC) - refers to the percentage of time during the rating period that the
system frequency is within the allowable frequency range of 60 ± 0.3 Hz.
Voltage Limit Compliance (VLC) - refers to the percentage of the number of voltage measurements
during the rating period that the voltage variance did not exceed ± 5% of the nominal voltage of all buses
identified in the inclusion (Luzon – 230 kV & 500 kV, Visayas – 138 kV & 69 kV, Mindanao – 138 kV)
monitored at the high side of the substation.
Congestion Availability Indicator (ConA) for Luzon grid only - measures the availability of a subset
of lines and transformers in the Luzon and Visayas Grids.
Ancillary Services Availability Indicator (ASAI) – measures the availability of ancillary services on
each of the three grids in accordance with the requirements of Ancillary Services Procurement Plan
(ASPP).

The 2021 performance of the transmission grid covering the period 26 August 2020 – 25 August 2021
is shown in Table 1.1.

Table 1.1: Performance Indicator Luzon Visayas Mindanao

2020 Performance of System Interruption Severity Index, system-min. 4.0154 10.5792 16.9272
Transmission Grid 0.9610 0.5359 0.3507
Frequency of Tripping, count per 100ckt-km
System Availability, % 99.2581 99.8000 99.8761
Frequency Limit Compliance, % 100.0000 99.9886 99.9903
Voltage Limit Compliance, % 99.9985 99.9921 100.0000
Congestion Availability Indicator, % 99.4914 - -
Ancillary Services Availability Indicator, % 28.8071 21.1815 86.8807

NGCP continues to improve the overall performance of the transmission system since taking over the
transmission business from the government and commencing commercial operations in 2009. While
there are decreases in performance indices year-on-year, NGCP has continuously performed over and
above the targets based on the 3rd RP-approved limits. This is a result of NGCP’s relentless efforts to
continuously upgrade, expand, and improve transmission facilities.

Reliability Indicators

As a regulated entity, NGCP provides Transmission Services to all users of the grid and is bound by
the Transmission Reliability Standards under Chapter 3 of the Philippine Grid Code (PGC).
Correspondingly, power interruptions caused or initiated by transmission lines and equipment that
resulted in the loss of service to grid users were included in the evaluation.

System Interruption Severity Index Frequency of Tripping

35 1.20
30 1.00
FOT/100 CKT-KM
system-miunte

25
0.80
20
0.60
15
0.40
10
5 0.20

0 0.00
Luzon Visayas Mindanao Luzon Visayas Mindanao
2019 5.9460 25.2220 28.6170 2019 0.6700 0.1280 0.3560
2020 0.8700 10.0110 9.1240 2020 0.9320 0.3353 0.5040
2021 4.0154 10.5792 16.9272 2021 0.9610 0.5359 0.3507

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 System Availability and Congestion
Availability
100.00
99.90
99.80
99.70
99.60
99.50
99.40

%
99.30
99.20
99.10
99.00
98.90
98.80
98.70
98.60
Luzon Visayas Mindana
Luzon SA
ConA SA o SA
2019 99.0665 99.3372 99.7619 99.7658
2020 99.0437 99.2081 99.7644 99.7369
2021 99.4914 99.2581 99.8000 99.8761

Power Quality

Quality of service is measured with reference to system voltage and frequency. The system is normally
managed such that frequency is maintained within the allowable operational limits of 59.7 and 60.3 Hz.
On the other hand, system voltages are monitored individually at connection points with the customers
to ensure that voltages are within the allowable operational limits of +/- 5% of the nominal value is not
exceeded.

Frequency Limit Compliance Voltage Limit Compliance

100.00 100.00
99.99 99.99
99.98
99.97 99.98
99.96 99.97
99.95 99.96
99.94
%

99.93 99.95
99.92 99.94
99.91 99.93
99.90
99.89 99.92
99.88 99.91
Luzon Visayas Mindanao Luzon Visayas Mindanao
2019 100.0000 99.9961 99.9668 2019 99.9412 99.9902 99.9973
2020 100.0000 99.9880 99.9208 2020 99.9985 99.9801 99.9765
2021 100.0000 99.9886 99.9903 2021 99.9985 99.9921 100.0000

Ancillary Service Availability Indicator

100.00
90.00
80.00
70.00
60.00
50.00
%

40.00
30.00
20.00
10.00
0.00
Luzon Visayas Mindanao
2019 29.9172 8.7847 85.2389
2020 29.0414 23.6024 77.2541
2021 28.8071 21.1815 86.8807

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1.3 Introduction to NGCP’s Transmission System Network
The country’s transmission systems are composed of 500 kV, +/- 350 kV HVDC, 230 kV, 138
kV, 115 kV, and 69 kV facilities. As the sole TNP, NGCP plays a vital role in a safe and reliable
transmission of electricity in response to system requirements and market demands. It continues to
improve the reliability, adequacy, security, and stability of the grid in the three major regions of the
Philippines: Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao.

As the System Operator of the Philippine power grid, NGCP balances the supply and demand of
electricity to efficiently serve all its customers – power generators, private distribution utilities, electric
cooperatives, government-owned utilities, economic zones, and directly-connected customers. It is
responsible for dispatching the power plants and transmitting the generated power to various
distribution utilities which, in turn, deliver the electricity at a lower voltage to households and other end-
users. NGCP also operates and maintains metering facilities and provides technical services,
particularly system studies, and operation and maintenance of customer facilities. NGCP also
determines the levels of Ancillary Services required for each grid based on the results of assessment
and simulation studies. These reserve levels which are variable according to network dynamics are
meant to meet PGC-prescribed grid reliability and security requirements. Appendix 1 shows the NGCP
plans for procurement of Ancillary Services.

1.4TRANSMISYON 2040
NGCP has always been committed to build a strong and reliable power transmission network
through various programs and projects that prioritize network development. Shown in Figure 1.8 is the
medium (2020-2022) and long-term (2023-2040) Power Sector Roadmap involving the Transmission
Sector based on the Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) 2020-2040 of the Department of Energy (DOE)
issued in October 2021.

Figure 1.1: Power Sector Roadmap (Transmission) from DOE’s PEP 2020-2040

In support to the PEP’s Power Sector Roadmap, NGCP formulated the “TRANSMISYON 2040”, i.e.,
Transmission Resiliency and Augmentation for Nationwide Smart Grid Management through Inter-
connected Systems, Organization and Networks 2040. It highlights NGCP’s goal for every Regulatory
Period and the steps that will be taken to achieve each goal: enabling capacity-sharing through grid
interconnection; transitioning to the smart grid one substation at a time; completion of grid looping
configuration and mandatory redundancy; grid resilience through asset refresh; and full harmonization
of Renewable Energy (RE) resources and alignment realization to AmBisyon Natin 2040. A more
detailed Asset Administration complements the specific goal for each of the succeeding four Regulatory
Periods towards the end of the planning period in 2040.

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2 Existing Philippine Grid

2.1Grid Profile
A total of 41,870.50 MVA substation capacity and 20,732.35 CKT-KM are accounted for in the
transmission assets being managed by NGCP, as shown in Table 2.1. In addition, a total of 5,026.55
MVAR from Capacitor and shunt reactors have been installed in appropriate locations in different parts
of the grid to ensure that voltages across the network are within the levels prescribed in the PGC.

Particulars Luzon Visayas Mindanao Philippines

Table 2.1:
Summary of Existing
Substation Capacity (MVA) 29,976 5,753.50 6,141 41,870.50
Facilities as of Transmission Line Length (CKT-KM) 9,499.16 5,378.52 5,854.67 20,732.35
August 2021 Capacitor (MVAR) 2,737.5 326.55 360 3,424.05
Shunt Reactor (MVAR) 965 545 92.5 1,602.50

2.2 Dependable Capacity Mix

The dependable capacity indicated in the following section is based on the DOE’s List of
Existing Power Plants (Grid-connected) as of December 2020.

The Philippines has a total dependable capacity of 22,954 MW excluding off-grid generators. Coal-fired
power plants (CFPP) recorded the largest share with 10,245 MW, while Oil-based and Natural gas
accounted for 2,650 MW and 3,286 MW, respectively. On the other hand, RE-based plants recorded
1,753 MW for Geothermal, 3,497 MW for Hydro, 285 MW for Biomass, 810 MW for Solar, and 427 MW
for Wind.

Figure 2.1 and Table 2.2 show the distribution of dependable capacity for Luzon, the Visayas, and
Mindanao.

Wind Solar
1.86% 3.53%
Biomass
1.24%
Figure 2.1: Philippine Dependable Capacity Mix
Geothermal (Grid-connected)
7.64%

Oil-Based
11.55%

Coal
Natural
Gas
14.32%

Hydro
15.24%

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 Power Plant Type / Fuel Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Table 2.2 Source / RE Source MW % MW % MW %
Existing Dependable Capacity Conventional Power Plants 11,577 74.0% 1,829 54.9% 2,775 69.8%
Transmission Grid ▪ Coal 6,855 43.8% 1,349 40.5% 2,041 51.3%
▪ Oil-based 1,436 9.2% 480 14.4% 734 18.5%
▪ Natural Gas 3,286 21.0% - - - -
RE-Based Power Plants 4,068 26.0% 1,503 45.1% 1,200 30.2%
▪ Wind 337 2.2% 90 2.7% - -
▪ Solar PV 362 2.3% 381 11.4% 67 1.7%
▪ Biomass 131 0.8% 131 3.9% 23 0.6%
▪ Geothermal 769 4.9% 881 26.4% 103 2.7%
▪ Hydro 2,470 15.8% 20 0.6% 1007 25.3%
Total 15,645 3,333 3,976

2.3 Luzon Transmission Network

The bulk generation sources in the Luzon Grid are in the northern and southern parts of Luzon
Island while the load center is in the Metro Manila area. About 50% of the total demand in Luzon is
drawn in Metro Manila. Because of this system configuration, NGCP’s transmission backbone must
have the capability to transfer bulk power from both northern and southern parts of Luzon to the Metro
Manila area.

Figure 2.2: Luzon Transmission Network

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 orthern Transmission Corridor
N The transmission corridor consists of several flow paths for transferring power from the
generation sources located in northern Luzon to Metro Manila. The 500 kV double-circuit Bolo–
Nagsaag–San Jose is rated at 2,850 MVA per circuit and is capable of transferring more than 2,200
MW generation from Masinloc and Sual CFPP to Metro Manila. Composed of six districts in northern
Luzon while the southern part is three districts:

Figure 2.3: North Luzon Transmission Corridor

Northern Luzon is composed of six districts while southern Luzon has three districts:

District Area Province

Table 2.3 1 Ilocos Area Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, La Union
Northern Luzon
Districts
2 Mountain Province Area Mountain Province, Benguet
3 North Central Plain Area Pangasinan
4 Cagayan Valley Area Nueva Viscaya, Quirino, Ifugao, Isabela, Cagayan, Kalinga,
Apayao
5 Western Central Plain Area Bataan, Zambales
6 South Central Plain Area Pampanga, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Aurora
The Bolo and Nagsaag 500 kV Substations are the receiving ends of generation from the north. The
power is then delivered to Metro Manila mainly via Mexico and San Jose Substations.

Other underlying paths are the 230 kV transmission lines:

▪ Labrador–Botolan–Hanjin–Olongapo 230 kV Single Circuit Line
▪ Olongapo–Hermosa and Olongapo–Subic–Hermosa 230 kV Lines
▪ San Manuel–Concepcion–Mexico double-circuit line
▪ San Manuel–Pantabangan–Cabanatuan–Mexico single-circuit line

The San Manuel–Concepcion–Mexico 230 kV Line is an alternate corridor, which also caters the
generation capacity of the HEPP delivering power to San Manuel 230 kV Substation.

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M etro Manila
As the center of commerce and trade, a further increase in demand within Metro Manila is
expected, thus requiring the expansion of existing substations and the building of new ones. The
National Capital Region (NCR) accounts for more than half of the total load in Luzon but only relies on
the import of power coming from the north and south Luzon.

One unique geographical feature of Metro Manila is its narrow land area between Manila Bay and
Laguna Lake, which is only about 10 km wide. Thus, it will be challenging to secure the right of way to
implement additional transmission lines.

The development of Antipolo, Navotas, and Pasay 230 kV Substation Projects will cater to the demand
increase in Metro Manila.

Presently, there are three main load sectors within Metro Manila:
▪ Sector 1 is served through Quezon, Paco, Marilao (Duhat), and San Jose Substations.
Both Paco and Marilao (Duhat) Substations are MERALCO-owned
▪ Sector 2 is served through Taytay and Doña Imelda 230 kV Substations
▪ Sector 3 is served through Muntinlupa and Las Piñas 230 kV Substations

The major supply lines for both Quezon and Taytay are the double-circuit 230 kV line from San Jose as
these substations rely heavily on the supply from San Jose 500 kV Substation.

In the southern part of Metro Manila, the power requirements are being drawn from Dasmariñas 500 kV
Substation and power plants directly connected to the 230 kV system. Las Piñas is connected through
a double circuit 230 kV radial line from Dasmariñas, while Muntinlupa has a four-circuit supply line from
Biñan.

S outhern Transmission Corridor

The southern portion of the 500 kV transmission backbone stretches from Naga Substation in
Bicol Region to Tayabas, Quezon. Tayabas is also connected to San Jose thereby completing
the link between the north and south 500 kV transmission corridors.

District Area Province

Table 2.4 1 South Western Tagalog Area Batangas, Cavite, Biñan
Southern Luzon
2 South Eastern Tagalog Area Laguna, Quezon Province
Districts
3 Bicol Area Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon

Figure 2.4 South Luzon Transmission Corridor

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The 500 kV backbone segment from Tayabas to Naga Substation is currently energized at 230 kV. The
Naga Substation is also the termination point for the HVDC Interconnection System (commissioned in
1998) that could allow the exchange of power for up to 440 MW between Luzon and the Visayas Grids.

The 500 kV backbone in the south facilitates the transfer of about 3,300 MW from Ilijan Natural Gas,
Pagbilao, and QPPL CFPP. The 230 kV transmission system in Batangas and Laguna area caters more
than 3,100 MW total generation capacity of Calaca CFPP and other Natural Gas Plants (San Lorenzo,
Sta. Rita, and Avion).

From Tayabas Substation, the 500 kV backbone also stretches to Dasmariñas Substation which serves
as a drawdown substation for the loads in the south of Metro Manila.

2.4 Visayas Transmission Network

The Visayas transmission system is divided into five different sub-grids: Panay, Negros,
Cebu, Bohol, and Leyte-Samar. The sub-grids have existing AC interconnections with effective transfer
capacity as of December 2020 as follows: Leyte-Cebu (1x200 MW, 1x240 MW), Cebu-Negros (2x90
MW), Negros-Panay (1x180 MW), and Leyte-Bohol (1x90 MW). These submarine cables provide the
capability of sharing excess generation between islands to accommodate the Visayas’ growing demand.

District Area Province

1 Eastern Visayas Area Leyte, Samar Island
Table 2.5
Visayas Area
2 Central Visayas Area Cebu, Bohol Island
Districts 3 Western Visayas Area Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental
4 Southern Visayas Area Iloilo, Capiz, Antique, Aklan

The transmission backbone of the Visayas Grid extends from Allen Cable Terminal Station in Samar,
all the way to Nabas Substation in Panay. This power delivery system comprises approximately 5,378
circuit kilometers of transmission lines.

Figure 2.5: Visayas Transmission Network

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Eastern Visayas is composed of Leyte and
Samar Islands. Leyte remains the power
supplier to Samar and Bohol Islands through the
Ormoc–Babatngon and Ormoc–Maasin 138 kV
Transmission Lines, respectively. Also, Leyte
has a 230 kV interconnection to Cebu enabling
the other islands to source power from cheaper
geothermal resources. Leyte is the site of 645
MW geothermal resources that comprise about
20% of the total dependable capacity in the
Visayas.

Figure 2.6: Eastern Visayas

Transmission Network

Central Visayas is composed of Cebu and Bohol

Islands. Cebu can be well considered as the
major load center of the Visayas Grid. In 2020, it
has a peak load of 1,058 MW which accounted
for 48.1% of the grid’s total demand. Bohol has
the lowest peak load among sub-grids at 94 MW
in 2020.

Figure 2.7: Central Visayas

Transmission Network

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In the Island of Negros, the load center is
in Bacolod City in the northern part, while
the bulk of generation, composed mostly of
geothermal power plants, is in the southern
part. There are also many generating
power plants in Northern Negros which are
composed mostly of solar and biomass
power plants. There is a total of 264 MW
solar generation capacity in Negros Island
which accounted for 69.36% of the grid’s
total solar generation capacity.

Figure 2.8: Negros Island

Transmission Network

Panay Island has many large

coal power plants; PEDC (317.4
MW) in the southern part while
PCPC (135 MW) in the
southeastern part. Panay has
become less reliant on power
imports from other islands via the
230 kV Negros–Panay
Interconnection (initially
energized at 138 kV) and, most
of the time, exports power to
Negros.

Figure 2.9: Panay Island

Transmission Network

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 2.5 Mindanao Transmission Network
The Mindanao transmission system is composed of the following:

District Area Province

Table 2.6 1 Northwestern Mindanao Area (NWMA) Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur
Mindanao
Districts
Zamboanga Sibugay, Misamis Occidental
2 Lanao Area (LA) Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur
3 North Central Mindanao Area (NCMA) Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental
4 North Eastern Mindanao Area (NEMA) Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del
Norte, Surigao del Sur
5 South Eastern Mindanao Area (SEMA) Davao del Sur, Davao Del Norte,
Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental,
Davao de Oro
6 South Western Mindanao Area (SWMA) South Cotabato, Cotabato, North Cotabato,
Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao

A large portion of power being used in the island is a combination of renewable and conventional power
plants located in Lanao and Misamis Oriental for northern Mindanao, and in Davao Area for southern
Mindanao. To enable bulk power transfer between northern and southern Mindanao, the new 230 kV
backbone is implemented.

Figure 2.10: Mindanao Transmission Network

In terms of transmission system configuration, Mindanao is relatively a robust grid. However, the
security of the island remains a serious concern, thus NGCP is still facing major challenges in
implementing its operations and construction of key transmission projects. Another vital issue in the
Mindanao grid is the looming low voltage in Zamboanga City. The long and radial configuration of
transmission lines supplying the area, and the continuous increase in demand entails low voltage that
cannot be resolved by new transmission facilities alone. In this case, a power plant must be constructed
near Zamboanga City to balance the reactive power requirement of the system.

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 3 Planning Process and Drivers for
Grid Development

3.1TDP Process Flow

DOE Inputs
DOE’s annual System Peak Demand Forecast and Generation Capacity Addition
Line-up are the two major inputs in the TDP. In relation to the transmission network
analysis, the system peak demand forecast shall be broken down and forecasted
into individual transformer loads. On the other hand, NGCP’s own non-coincident
substation peak loading forecasts are used in determining load-end substation
expansion requirements.

Stakeholders Engagement
One of the requirements of EPIRA in the preparation of the TDP is to conduct
consultations with the electric power industry participants. NGCP regularly conducts
Customers Interface Meetings to gather inputs from the Distribution Development
Plans (DDP) of Distribution Utilities, expansion programs of Generator Companies,
and other directly connected customers. In addition, coordination meetings with other
stakeholders are also conducted.

TDP Update
The inputs from the DOE and the electric power industry participants are used to
determine the system requirements of the grid for the next 20 years. This involves
the conduct of load flow, short-circuit, and transient stability studies using special
software in power system simulation. The assessments are made with reference to
+

the planning criteria and limits prescribed in the PGC.

Consultation with Stakeholders

This step is part of the consultation process with the stakeholders as required by the
EPIRA. Stakeholders are given the opportunity to raise comments and suggestions
on the proposed transmission network developments contained in the TDP.

Submission to DOE
As provided in the EPIRA and its IRR, the TDP shall be submitted to the DOE for
approval and for integration with the Power Development Program (PDP) and the
PEP.

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3.2 Planning Criteria
S ystem Assessment. Taking off from the model of the existing baseline case of the transmission
network, the system planners refer to the following:
▪ The latest list of generation capacity additions
▪ Utilize the updated system peak load forecast and disaggregate into per substation
transformer level
▪ Develop the network model for the year covered planning horizon by the TDP

S imulation. Various generation dispatch scenarios are considered to provide a deterministic approach
while providing sensitivity in the process as well as in the result in the simulation. This includes simulation
considering single-outage contingency which can be very beneficial in determining the necessary or needed
projects. This is to test whether the NGCP Facilities would be able to support the system requirement and
power transfer capability in the instance of the worst scenario would take place.

To also evaluate the market impact, NGCP is continuously developing a market model utilizing a market-
based approach program that can enhance and provide a probabilistic approach in the enhancements of
long-term transmission planning. As there are many uncertainties in the future, the market simulation will aim
to establish a range of plausible future scenarios both for load and generation development.
LUZON Dispatch Scenarios
Table 3.1
Generation Dispatch
Maximum North Wet All generation facility outputs in the northern part of the grid are set to
Scenarios for each Grid Season their maximum capacities
Maximum South Dry All generation facility outputs in the southern part of the grid are set to
Season their maximum capacities
Typical Generation Power generation is based on the typical output levels of power plants
Scenario during system peak load
Other Generation Specific study areas, e.g., Bataan, Batangas, etc. where varying dispatch of
Scenario concentrated power generation could result in additional transmission
constraints.
VISAYAS Dispatch Scenarios
Maximum Leyte The geothermal generation facilities in Leyte are maximized, while the
Scenario generation facilities in Panay serve as regulating plants and the power
plants in Cebu, Negros, and Bohol are also maximized
Maximum Panay The generation facilities in Panay are maximized, while the geothermal
Scenario generation facilities in Leyte serve as regulating reserve; the generation
facilities in Cebu, Negros, and Bohol are also maximized.
MINDANAO Dispatch Scenarios
Maximum North Generation from the north, especially those coming from hydro plants are
Dispatch Scenario maximized thereby causing the highest load to the transmission lines,
which transmit power to the load centers in the south, e.g., Davao and Gen.
Santos areas
Dry Season Dispatch The significant decrease in power generation from hydro plants from the
Scenario north is considered, thus all available power plants, particularly peaking
plants are assumed to be dispatched to augment the power requirement
Other Future Scenarios ▪ Development of thermal generation in Southeastern Mindanao
▪ Linking of the Visayas and Mindanao Grids, through the
implementation of the proposed Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection
Project.

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 E valuation of Results and Project Proposals. Based on the resulting transmission line loading,
grid transformer loading, fault level at the substations, voltage profile, and system response to
disturbance, the system planners shall provide solutions or mitigations. The following are the solutions or
mitigations that can be proposed:
▪ New Transmission Line Project
▪ Transmission Line Upgrading Project
▪ New Substation
▪ Substation Expansion
▪ Power Circuit Breaker Replacement Program
▪ Installation of Reactive Power Compensation Equipment
▪ Transmission Network Reconfiguration Project.

One important consideration in the identification of projects is the overall long-term transmission development
for each grid. This is where the line-up of projects in the given period is established as well as the required
implementation period. Some projects may have to be implemented by stages or may be initially energized
at a lower voltage level while waiting for the completion of other components, particularly for backbone and
looping projects but will remain consistent with the target end-state of the grid. The selected solution from the
network analysis, as well as, the conduct of economic assessment, will form part of the documentation of the
TDP.

In the case of expansion plans for load-end substations, a direct comparison of the existing substation
capacity and the load forecast would already result in the determination of capacity addition projects to meet
load growth, both during normal and single-outage contingency conditions of the transformers. The
transformer addition projects, however, would also consider the sizing and age of the existing units,
optimization, and the space availability in a substation. Moreover, the development of a separate new
substation is also an option in lieu of further expanding the transformer capacity at the existing locations.
Under this case, system simulation studies will be required to fully assess the need and impact of load transfer
or load reallocation to the new substation in the grid.

The TDP 2022-2040 will be used as a reference in the Regulatory Reset application and subsequent
applications of NGCP. While the TDP already provides a long list of projects needed by the network, project
prioritization and project ranking will be another important process and a separate exercise during the capital
expenditure (CAPEX) application. This will involve further assessment on the probability of contingency
events, assessment of the impact if a project is not implemented yet, and full documentation of economic
analyses.

The major transmission projects for the period 2022-2040, with components shown in Chapters 8, 9, and 10,
were based on the selected implementation scheme after considering all the technically feasible alternatives.
The identification of project components would involve line routes, substation sites evaluation and selection,
and other initial field investigations. A least-cost development approach was also applied consistent with
various NGCP Planning and Design Standards utilizing the cost estimate database derived from recently
completed projects and prices of materials and equipment obtained through vendor consultation.

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3.3 Project Drivers
Project prioritization is generally based on the project drivers as follows:

Figure 3.1: Project Drivers

▪ Load Growth. This pertains to ensuring transmission facility adequacy and projects that address the
projected overloading, which will occur even during normal conditions or no outage condition, are given
topmost priority.
▪ Generation Entry. This pertains to the accommodation of new power plant connections to the grid and
bulk generation capacity additions that include conventional and renewable energy power plants, which
usually drive new transmission backbone development.
▪ System Reliability and Security. This pertains to projects that will ensure the reliability and security of
the Grid as prescribed in the PGC. This includes projects that provide N-1 contingency, network security,
and replacements for defective and ageing assets. The assets’ conditions are evaluated to come up with
effective planning for the replacement program to ensure that unwarranted asset failures will be
prevented or mitigated. Procurement of spares for the high voltage equipment, secondary devices, and
transmission line equipment is regularly planned to ensure stable system availability.
▪ Power Quality and Technology. This involves the installation of equipment that will aid in operating the
grid within the PGC-prescribed limits. This also involves projects related to new and developing
technologies that have a substantial application to the operation and maintenance of the transmission
system, which includes, online monitoring of HVEs, centralized operation of substations, and the use of
robots among others.
▪ Policy Direction. This pertains to DOE-issued policies to ensure the reliability, quality, and security of
supply of electric power and other government or regulatory compliances related to safety,
environmental, and technical standards. These include projects involving island/off-grid interconnection,
Smart Grid, Grid Resiliency, Energy Storage System, Competitive Renewable Energy Zones (CREZ),
among others.
▪ Market Operation Support. This pertains to projects related to the integration of grid control and the
unification of market operation.

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3.4 System Peak Demand
The annual peak demand forecast is one of the important input parameters in the preparation of
the TDP. The demand forecast for the TDP 2022-2040 adopted the peak demand projections of
the DOE based on the GDP-to-elasticity approach.

3.4.1 Historical Demand for Electricity

Total System Peak Demand (SPD), non-coincident sum, of the Philippines shows a consistent
upward trend from 2005 to 2019. However, SPD in 2020 declined by 1.92% or 299 MW across all
Grids – Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. This can be largely attributed to the economic downturn
brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The implementation of community quarantine in varying
stringency levels beginning 15 March 2020 and lasting until the end of the year limited movement
across the country and gravely affected the operations of commercial and industrial sectors causing
the decline in demand. The Average Annual Compounded Growth Rate (AACGR) is at 3.91% for
2006 to 2020.

Actual Luzon Visayas Mindanao Philippines

Table 3.2 2005 6,479 967 1,149 8,595
Summary of Historical
2006 6,466 997 1,228 8,691
Demand per Grid
2005-2020, in MW 2007 6,643 1,102 1,241 8,987
2008 6,674 1,176 1,204 9,054
*Includes embedded 2009 6,928 1,241 1,303 9,472
generation monitored by 2010 7,656 1,431 1,288 10,375
NGCP 2011 7,552 1,481 1,346 10,379
2012 7,889 1,551 1,321 10,761
2013 8,305 1,572 1,428 11,305
2014 8,717 1,636 1,469 11,822
2015 8,928 1,768 1,518 12,215
2016 9,726 1,893 1,653 13,272
2017 10,054 1,975 1,760 13,789
2018 10,876 2.053 1,853 14,782
2019 11,344 2.224 2,013 15,581
2020 11,103 2,201 1,978 15,282
%AACGR 3.66 5.64 3.69 3.91
(2006- %
3.4.2 Luzon Historical 2020) Demand
The Luzon Grid has posted an
AACGR of 3.66% for the period 11,400
2006-2020. In 2020, Luzon SPD 10,800
has declined by 2.12% or
10,200
241MW. This was observed
beginning in March of 2020 when 9,600
Luzon was placed under 9,000
MW

community quarantine. Load

8,400
centers Metro Manila, Central
Luzon, and CALABARZON were 7,800
placed under the most stringent 7,200
Enhance Community Quarantine 6,600
(ECQ) for three (3) months to
6,000
prevent the spread of COVID-19.
2010
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009

2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020

The government ordered under

the ECQ that only essential
establishments and industries
shall operate during the quarantine period. This resulted to the temporary closure of large
commercial, manufacturing, and industrial establishments over Luzon and Metro Manila,
coincidentally occurred during the summer months when peak demand of Luzon was recorded for
the past 10 years. Further, Metro Manila remained in General Community Quarantine (GCQ) by the

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 end of 2020. The implementation of community quarantines resulted in lower electricity demand in
2020.

3.4.3 Visayas Historical Demand

The aggregate demand in
Visayas Grid has posted an
AACGR of 5.64% for the period 2200
2006-2020. Decreased demand
of 1.03% or 23 MW was 2000
recorded in 2020 in line with the 1800
onset of the COVID-19
1600

MW
pandemic. Load centers Cebu,
Iloilo, and Bacolod City were 1400
placed under longer ECQ
compared to other areas in the 1200
Visayas—the effect of which 1000
was evident in the recorded
decreased demand of large 800

2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
distribution utilities serving
these areas and nearby
provinces from April to
December in 2020 compared with the level recorded during the same period in 2019.

3.4.4 Mindanao Historical Demand

Mindanao Grid has posted an
AACGR of 3.69% for the period
2006-2020. Similar to Luzon 2,000
and Visayas, Mindanao SPD
declined by 1.76% or 35MW in 1,800
2020. ECQ was also
implemented in Davao, load 1,600
MW

center in Mindanao, for some

time and was under GCQ by the 1,400
end of 2020. Large DUs in
Mindanao, including Davao, 1,200
recorded decreased demand for
the period of April to December
1,000
in 2020 compared with the level
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
recorded during the same
period in 2019.

3.4.5 Forecast for TDP 2022-2040

The power demand for the country is expected to grow at an AACGR of 6.06% for the period 2022-
2025, 6.73% for 2026-2030, and 6.49% for 2031-2040. It is projected that Mindanao will have the
highest AACGR compared with the two other Grids. Mindanao is forecasted to reach an AACGR of
7.81% for 2022-2040 while the Luzon and Visayas Grids at 6.04% and 7.11%, respectively. Table
3.3 shows the projected demand disaggregated per O&M District based on the transformer peak
demand coincident with the System Peak. It was derived from the DOE Forecast as of 19 August
2021 based on gross generation level.

The implementation of community quarantine, starting March 2020, throughout the country due to the
COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the country’s social and economic activities. High power
demand expected to occur in the summer months of 2020 was not realized. With this, the DOE
adopted National Economic and Development Authority’s (NEDA) low Gross Domestic Product
(GDP) economic growth assumption in updating the load forecast. The SPD forecast endorsed by
the Department to NGCP contains the same levels used in the TDP 2021 to 2040.

A comparison of the projected load and generation capacity per area per grid is also available (see
Appendix 2).

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 Area 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2030 2035 2040
LUZON 11,841 12,387 13,125 13,917 14,769 20,070 27,138 36,101
Table 3.3 MERALCO 8,381 8,714 9,032 9,371 9,718 11,670 14,021 16,852
Summary of
1 NCR 5,659 5,885 6,099 6,328 6,563 7,880 9,468 11,379
Projected Demand per
District (MW)
2 North 367 381 395 410 425 511 614 738
3 South 2,355 2,448 2,538 2,633 2,730 3,279 3,939 4,735
North Luzon 2,607 2,767 3,089 3,445 3,841 6,586 10,623 16,101
1 Ilocos 214 223 241 263 290 466 680 878
2 Mt. Province 126 132 144 158 173 266 378 458
3 North Central 278 284 329 369 419 691 1,004 1,243
4 Cagayan Valley 284 292 321 353 390 670 1,036 1,358
5 West Central 478 505 554 615 690 1,244 2,107 3,245
6 South Central 1,168 1,271 1,438 1,620 1,810 3,154 5,295 8,779
7 North Tagalog 59 60 63 66 69 94 122 140
South Luzon 853 906 1,004 1,101 1,210 1,814 2,494 3,148
1 Batangas/Cavite 432 456 504 550 605 918 1,294 1,698
2 Laguna/ Quezon 112 118 128 135 144 177 197 202
3 Bicol 310 332 372 416 461 719 1,003 1,249
VISAYAS 2,394 2,528 2,691 2,891 3,111 4,423 6,280 8,827
1 Panay 447 472 502 539 580 825 1,172 1,647
2a Cebu 1,151 1,215 1,294 1,390 1,496 2,126 3,019 4,244
2b Bohol 102 108 115 123 133 188 268 376
3 Leyte-Samar 295 311 331 356 383 544 773 1,086
4 Negros 400 422 449 483 520 739 1,049 1,474
MINDANAO 2,098 2,223 2,395 2,584 2,789 4,138 6,088 8,751
1 North Western 248 258 278 304 332 531 822 1,215
2 Lanao Area 126 128 133 142 152 223 321 444
3 North Central 453 461 516 572 623 863 1,212 1,694
4 North Eastern 170 174 185 202 219 350 543 805
5 South Eastern 619 662 720 768 829 1,279 1,932 2,855
6 South Western 482 540 563 596 634 892 1,257 1,738
Philippines 16,333 17,138 18,211 19,392 20,669 28,631 39,506 53,679

3.4.6 Demand Projections for Substation Capacity Addition

The demand projections for substation expansion take off from the per meter forecast undertaken by
NGCP. Forecast energy deliveries per metering point are derived from historical trends and/or
information as to the potential expansion or contraction of demand of Grid-connected customers.
Inputs are sought from customers in this bottom-up process to incorporate their operation plans.

Projected monthly energy deliveries (in MWh) to metering points connected to a given transformer
are then summed up. Accounting adjustments for technical losses and substation use to this sum,
the monthly per transformer energy delivery forecast is derived. The forecast transformer peak (in
MW) is then calculated by applying the appropriate load factor to these energy delivery projections.
This transformer peak becomes the basis for adding transformer capacities at the substations.

3.4.7 Demand Projections for Transmission Expansions

The SPD projection for each Grid is used in determining the necessary transmission expansion
projects. For the values gathered to be effective in the power system analysis software, the values
shall be distributed into individual transformer loads. Initially, all the embedded generation during
system peak is subtracted from the SPD to come up with the non-embedded peak. Applicable plant
station uses, and system loss were applied to the generation level to disaggregate the forecast down

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 to the NGCP transformers. Then, the individual transformer maximum demand projections during the
month when the system peak usually occurs (as determined in the previous section) are used to
establish the percent share to arrive at the non-embedded peak that will be assumed for a specific
transformer.

3.5 Generation Capacity Addition

This section shows the additional capacities and proposed generating plants in Luzon, the Visayas,
and Mindanao Grids.

The DOE has also provided the list of generating plants that have clearance to undertake System Impact
Study (SIS) but are not yet included in the DOE’s list of Private Sector Initiated Power Projects (PSIPP) since
the reports on the status of their development are not yet submitted. This list will fall under the new
classification named as the Prospective Projects. Thus, there will be three generation project classifications,
as follows:
▪ Committed – These are projects that have service contracts in place, are in the
development/commercial stage and have reached financial closure already and have been
declared as “committed” by the DOE.
▪ Indicative – Projects with service contracts, in the development/commercial stage but with no
financing yet.
▪ Prospective – Projects with DOE clearance to undertake SIS and service contracts and on the
predevelopment stage (See Appendix 3). These projects are not included in the official list of
DOE’s PSIPP.

It is worth noting that the proponents should regularly provide the DOE with their plans and updates regarding
the status of their projects for monitoring and inclusion in the official list of DOE’s PDP Generation Projects.
Proponents are advised to regularly coordinate with the DOE’s Electric Power Industry Management Bureau.

New generating power plants are linked to the grid every year to increase and maintain the demand-supply
balance in the system. Table 3.4 shows the list of grid-connected additional capacities from 2020 to June
2021.

Installed Dependable
Power Plant Location Connection Point
Table 3.4
Capacity (MW) Capacity (MW)
List of Grid-Connected LUZON
Additional Capacities Masinloc U3 Masinloc, Zambales 351.8 335 Masinloc 230 kV
as of June 2021 Substation
Concepcion 2 Solar Concepcion, Tarlac 70.9 56.7 Concepcion 230 kV
Substation
VISAYAS
TPVI DPP Naga, Cebu 44.6 40.7 Naga 138 kV
Substation
MINDANAO
GNPOWER Kausawagan U4 Kauswagan, Lanao 150 138 Kauswagan 230 kV
Del Norte Substation
TOTAL 707.3 660.4

In addition to the existing capacity, Table 3.5 shows the capacity summary of DOE’s List of PSIPP as of 30
June 2021 for Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao. A detailed list of PSIPP is shown in Appendix 4.

Table 3.5 Grid Area Total Committed Capacity (MW) Total Indicative Capacity (MW)
Capacity Summary of Luzon 6,930.19 30,918.30
DOE’s List of PSIPP Visayas 314.92 2,593.10
as of June 2021 Mindanao 383.07 1,575.94
Note: BESS not included PHILIPPINES 7,628.17 35,086.34

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 It can be noted that the list includes small capacity plants which may not actually connect directly to NGCP.
For relatively small capacity power plants connecting to the distribution system, the main impact is a slight
reduction in the power being drawn by the Distribution Utility from NGCP substations and would not generally
require reinforcement in the transmission network.

The following tables and figures show the list of major committed power plants based on the DOE list of
PSIPP as of June 2021 in Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao Grids with associated transmission projects that
will accommodate generation entry and the respective geographic location.

Capacity Associated
Proposed Major Power Plants Comm. Year Connection Point ETC
(MW) Transmission Project
COAL
Table 3.6 GNPower Dinginin Supercritical 668 Unit 1 GN Mariveles 230 kV SS Mariveles–Hermosa Dec 2022
Luzon Committed Power CFPP* Ongoing (Interim Connection) 500 kV TL
Plants and Associated Mariveles (Alas-asin)
Transmission Projects 500 kV SS
668 Unit 2 Hermosa–San Jose Dec 2022
* with SIS TBD 500 kV TL
MPPCL Masinloc Power Plant* 350 Unit 4 Bolo 500 kV SS (interim) Western 500 kV Dec 2025
Mar 2024 Palauig 500 kV SS Backbone Stage-2
(Masinloc-Bolo TL as
350 Unit 5 Ph. 1 in 2024)
Mar 2024
A1E CFPP* 668 Unit 1 Pagbilao 500 kV SS Pagbilao 500 kV SS Jun 2022
Jun 2025 Project

668 Unit 2 Pagbilao–Tayabas Mar 2025

TBD 500 kV TL Project
Petron Corporation Refinery 44.4 May 2022 Petron 69 kV SS Mariveles–Hermosa Dec 2022
Solid Fuel-Fired Project – Phase 500 kV TL
3*
Hermosa–San Jose Dec 2022
500 kV TL
OIL-BASED
Ingrid Pililla DPP – Phase 1* 179.8 TBD Malaya 230 kV SS None N/A
Ingrid Pililla DPP – Phase 2* 150 Jun 2024 Malaya 230 kV SS None N/A
SPC – Capas Bunker C-Fired DPP* 11.04 Mar 2022 TARELCO II Facility None N/A
NATURAL GAS
EWC CCGT Power Plant* 650 Dec 2022 Pagbilao 230 kV SS Pagbilao Jun 2022
500 kV SS
Batangas CCPP - Phase 1, Unit 1* 437.5 Sep 2023 Ilijan 500 kV Switchyard None N/A
Batangas CCPP - Phase 1, Unit 2* 437.5 Mar 2024 Ilijan 500 kV Switchyard None N/A
Batangas CCPP - Phase 1, Unit 3* 437.5 Jun 2024 Ilijan 500 kV Switchyard None N/A
Batangas CCPP - Phase 2 437.5 TBD Ilijan 500 kV Switchyard None N/A
GEOTHERMAL
Montelago Geothermal Project - 3 TBD ORMECO Facility None N/A
Phase 1
Montelago Geothermal Project - 10 Dec 2023 ORMECO Facility None N/A
Phase 2
Palayan Binary Power Plant* 29 Dec 2022 Bacman 230 kV SS None N/A
Bacman 3 (Tanawon) Geothermal 20 Dec 2023 Bacman 230 kV SS None N/A
Project* (through Palayan 230 kV
Switchyard)
HYDRO
Man-Asok HEPP* 3.00 TBD La Trinidad–Buguias– None N/A
Mankayan 69 kV TL
Colasi HEPP 4.00 TBD CANORECO Facility None N/A

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 Capacity Associated
Proposed Major Power Plants Comm. Year Connection Point ETC
(MW) Transmission Project
Labayat River (Upper Cascade) 3.46 TBD Lumban–FAMY–Infanta None N/A
HEPP* 69 kV TL
Butao Irrigation Drop HEPP 1.30 TBD Butao Irrigation None N/A
Drop
Matuno HEPP* 8.00 TBD Bayombong–Lagawe None N/A
69 kV TL
Lalawinan HEPP * 3.00 TBD Lumban–FAMY-Infanta None N/A
69 kV TL
Biyao Hydroelectric Power Plant 0.80 TBD KAELCO Facility None N/A
Laguio (Laginbayan) Malaki 1 1.60 TBD MERALCO Facility None N/A
HEPP
Tubao Hydroelectric Power Plant 1.50 Dec 2022 LUELCO Facility None N/A

Labayat River (Lower Cascade) 1.40 Dec 2022 Lumban–FAMY-Infanta None N/A
HEPP * 69 kV TL
Tibag HEPP * 4.40 Dec 2022 Lumban–FAMY-Infanta None N/A
69 kV TL
Rangas HEPP 1.50 Dec 2022 CASURECO IV Facility None N/A
Ibulao HEPP* 4.50 Dec 2022 Bayombong–Lagawe None N/A
69 kV TL
Dupinga HEPP 4.80 Dec 2023 NEECO II A2 Facility None N/A
Kapangan HEPP * 60.00 Dec 2023 Bacnotan 69 kV SS None N/A
Piapi HEPP * 3.30 Dec 2023 Lumban–FAMY-Infanta None N/A
69 kV TL
Daet HEPP 5.00 Dec 2024 CANORECO Facility None N/A

Tignoan River (Upper Cascade) 1.50 Dec 2025 Lumban–FAMY-Infanta None N/A
HEPP* 69 kV TL
BIOMASS
Isabela Rice husk-Fired Biomass 5.00 TBD ISELCO II Facility None N/A
FEAC Biogas 2.40 TBD PELCO III Facility None N/A
HEC Rice Husk-Fired Biomass 12 TBD San Rafael None N/A
69 kV SS
FQBC Biogas 1.2 TBD MERALCO Facility None N/A
BPPGI Biomass 3.5 Dec 2022 PALECO Facility None N/A
MHECI Biomass 8.00 Dec 2025 ORMECO Facility None N/A
SOLAR
Bataan Solar Power Project 100.459 Feb 2022 Balsik 230 kV SS Hermosa–San Jose Dec 2022
Phases 1, 2, 3a, and 3b 500 kV TL
Concepcion 1 Solar Power 115.000 Oct 2022 Concepcion 69 kV SS None N/A
Project
Ilocos Norte Solar Power 100.099 TBD Laoag 115 kV SS None N/A
Project*
Gigasol3 Solar Power Project* 63.01 Nov 2022 Botolan–Candelaria 69 kV None N/A
TL (Interim Connection)
Botolan 69 kV SS
(Final Connection)
Sta. Barbara Solar 20.00 Jan 2022 Balingueo 69 kV SS None N/A
SIAEP Rooftop Solar 0.50 TBD CEDC Facility None N/A
Bataan Solar Power Project 4.377 TBD Hermosa 69 kV SS None N/A
Bulacan 2 Solar Power Project* 22.004 TBD San Rafael 69 kV SS None N/A
Tarlac Solar Power Project 20.00 Dec 2022 Concepcion 69 kV SS None N/A
Phase 2*
Solarace Alaminos Solar 120.32 TBD Bay 69 kV SS None N/A

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 Solar
8%

Natural Coal
Gas 49%
35%

Hydro
2%
Oil-
Biomass Geothermal Based
0% 1% 5%

Figure 3.3: Luzon Major Committed Power Plants

Capacity Associated
Proposed Major Power Plants Comm. Year Connection Point ETC
(MW) Transmission Project
COAL
Table 3.7
Palm Concepcion CFPP Unit II* 135 Mar 2024 Direct connection to Eastern Panay TL Completed
Visayas Committed Power
Concepcion SS Project
Plants and Associated
Transmission Projects
OIL-BASED
Isabel Modular Diesel Ancillary 86.32 TBD Cut-in along Isabel – None N/A
* with SIS Service Power Plant Pasar 138 kV Line 2
(Interim)
Isabel 138 kV Substation
GEOTHERMAL
Biliran GPP 50 3.5 MW - 2022 Cut-in along Lemon Tap- Tabango–Biliran 69 Sep 2027
4.5 MW - 2024 Naval 69 kV TL kV TL Project
10 MW - 2025
10 MW - 2026
22 MW - 2027
HYDRO
Timbaban HEPP* 18.0 Dec 2021 Tap Connection to CNP 230 kV Ph. 1 - Jun
Panitan-Nabas 69 kV TL Backbone Stage 3 2022
Ph. 2 - Jun
2023
Igbulo (Bais) HEPP* 5.1 Dec 2021 Cut-in along Sta. Barbara- Tigbauan 138 kV Dec 2022
San Jose 69 kV TL SS Project
Tubig HEPP* 16.0 Dec 2021 Tap connect along None N/A
Paranas–Taft 69 kV line
BIOMASS
HDJ Biomass Power Plant 3 Dec 2021 Tap connection along CNP 230 kV Ph. 1 - Jun
Project* Kabankalan–La Backbone Stage 3 2022
Castellana 69 kV line Ph. 2 - Jun
2023
SOLAR
Mandaue Solar Power Project 1.50 Feb 2023

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 Biomass
1%
Hydro
12%

Geothermal
16%

Solar Coal
1% 43%

Oil-based
27%

Figure 3.4: Visayas Committed Power Plants

Proposed Major Power Plants Capacity Comm. Associated

Table 3.8 Connection Point ETC
(MW) Year Transmission Project
Mindanao Committed Power
COAL
Plants and Associated
Transmission Projects
Misamis Oriental 2 x 135 MW 270 Dec 2024 Villanueva 138 kV SS None N/A
Circulating Fluidized Bed CFPP*
* with SIS OIL-BASED
SPC DPP 11.04 TBD Maco 138 kV SS None N/A
GEOTHERMAL
Mindanao 3 Binary GPP 3.60 Jan 2022
HYDRO
Lake Mainit 25 TBD Butuan 138 kV SS None N/A
Marbel 1 HEPP 0.79 TBD
Alamada HEPP 2.84 TBD
Sipangpang HEPP 1 TBD
Siguil HEPP 15.1 Dec 2022
Maladugao (Upper Cascade) 8.4 Dec 2023 Maramag 138 kV SS None N/A
HEPP
Maramag HEPP 4.4 Dec 2025
Liangan HEPP 11.9 Dec 2025 Agus 6 138 kV SS None N/A

BIOMASS
PTCI Rice Husk‐Fired Biomass 3 TBD Sultan Kudarat 138 kV SS None N/A
CSCCI 10 MW Biomass 10.00 TBD
DSCCI 10 MW Biomass 10.00 TBD
LPEC 6 MW Biomass 6.00 Jun 2023

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 Hydro
Biomass 18%
8%

Geothermal
1%
Coal
70%
Oil-Based
3%

Figure 3.5: Mindanao Committed Power Plants

3.5.1 Potential Power Plant Connection Points

To serve as a guide for generation investors, this section identifies the substations where new power
plants may connect without the need for any significant transmission reinforcement. These
recommended connection points, however, should be viewed from a transmission planning
perspective and are based on the capability of the existing grid and already considering the
completion of ERC-approved projects and without consideration on the following other requirements
in generation location siting, particularly for the non-site specific plants:
▪ fuel supply/transport
▪ topology/geology of site
▪ accessibility
▪ availability of area
▪ availability of cooling water
▪ fresh water supply
▪ security
▪ environmental/social concerns

It can be noted, however, that the existing transmission facilities in some generation potential areas
barely have excess capacity to cater bulk generation addition. Thus, new transmission backbone
developments are usually required first for the entry of new large capacity plants.

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 Figure 3.6: Recommended Power Plant Connection Points (Luzon)

Figure 3.7: Recommended Power Plant Connection Points (Visayas)

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 Figure 3.8: Recommended Power Plant Connection Points (Mindanao)

3.6 Project Clustering

To achieve optimal resource utilization, NGCP transmission projects were grouped in different
clusters or components based on geographic location to enable sharing of resources, including manpower,
project partner/suppliers, and knowledge. With clustering, resources can be optimized which would result
in lower costs, better flexibility, and higher productivity.

The table below shows the list of project clusters from Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao. A cluster is defined
technically as interrelated ventures with similar geographical location, project driver, and purpose based on
NGCP’s TRANSMISYON 2040:

Cluster Project Name Cluster Project Name

Table 3.9 A. Metro Manila Backbone (North) Project for 8 Silang–Taguig 500kV TL
Project Clusters
Resiliency, System Reliability, and Smart Grid 9 South Luzon SS Upgrading Project Stage 1
Development 10 Taguig 500kV SS
1 Marilao 500kV SS 11 Taguig–Taytay 230kV TL
2 Marilao–Mexico 230kV TL C. North Luzon 230/115 kV Transmission Projects for
3 Navotas–Dona Imelda 230kV TL System Reliability
B. Metro Manila Backbone (South) Project for 1 Capas 230 kV SS
Resiliency, System Reliability, and Smart Grid 2 Clark–Mabiga 69kV TL
Development 3 Concepcion–Sta. Ignacia 69 kV TL
1 Antipolo 230kV SS 4 Luzon Voltage Improvement Project V
2 Baras 500kV SS 5 Minuyan 115 kV Switching Station
3 Luzon Voltage Improvement Project 3 6 Nagsaag–Tumana 69 kV TL
4 Manila (Navotas) 230kV SS 7 North Luzon SS Upgrading Project II
5 Pasay 230kV SS 8 Plaridel 230kV SS
6 San Jose–Angat 115kV TL Upgrading 9 Porac 230 kV SS
7 San Jose–Quezon 230kV Line 3 10 San Simon 230kV SS

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 Cluster Project Name Cluster Project Name
D. North Luzon 500/230kV Backbone Project for H. South Luzon 230/115 kV Transmission Project for
Resiliency and System Reliability 1 Resiliency and System Reliability
1 Bataan 230 kV Grid Reinforcement 1 Abuyog 230kV SS
Project 2 2 Batangas–Mindoro Interconnection
2 Castillejos 230kV SS Project
3 Dasol 230kV SS 3 Daraga–Bitano 69kV Line
4 Hermosa–San Jose 500kV TL 4 Eastern Albay 69kV Line Stage 2
5 Luzon Voltage Improvement Project 3 5 Luzon Voltage Improvement Project 4
6 Mariveles–Hermosa 500kV TL 6 Luzon–Visayas HVDC Bipolar Operation
7 Olongapo 230kV SS Upgrading Project
8 Relocation of Steel Poles Along Hermosa– 7 Salvacion(APEC)–Sto. Domingo 69kV TL
Duhat 230 kV TL 8 South Luzon SS Upgrading Project 1
9 Western 500 kV Backbone Stage 1 9 South Luzon SS Upgrading Project 2
10 Western Luzon 500kV Backbone Stage 2 10 Tagkawayan 500kV SS
E. North Luzon 500/230kV Backbone Project for 11 Tiwi SS Upgrading Project
Resiliency and System Reliability 2 12 Tower Resiliency of Bicol Transmission
1 Ambuklao–Binga 230 kV TL Facilities
2 Baler 230kV SS 13 Tower Structure Upgrading of Bicol
3 Binga–San Manuel 230 kV TL Transmission Facilities
4 Cabanatuan–Sampaloc–Nagsaag 230kV TL I. Leyte, Samar, and Bohol 230/138 kV Backbone Projects
5 La Trinidad–Calot 69kV TL for Resiliency, System Reliability, and Island
6 Luzon Voltage Improvement Project 3 Interconnection
7 Nagsaag–Santiago 500kV TL 1 Sta. Rita–Quinapundan 69 kV TL
8 Sampaloc 230kV SS 2 Tagbilaran 69 kV SS Project
9 Sampaloc–Baler 230kV TL 3 Babatngon–Palo 230 kV TL Project
10 San Manuel–Nagsaag 230kV TL Project (138 kV energized)
F. North Luzon 500/230kV Backbone Project for 4 Babatngon–Sta. Rita 138 kV TL
Resiliency and System Reliability 3 Upgrading Project
1 Balaoan–Laoag 500kV TL 5 Bool 138 kV SS Project
2 Bauang–La Trinidad 230kV TL Upgrading 6 Calbayog–Allen TL Project
3 Bolo 5th Bank 7 San Isidro–Catarman 138 kV TL Project
4 Bolo–Balaoan 500kV TL 8 Corella–Ubay 138 kV Line 2 Stringing
5 Luzon Voltage Improvement Project 3 Project
6 Line Structure Relocation Project (Ilocos) 9 Permanent Restoration of Panitan-Nabas
7 North Luzon SS Upgrading Project 138 kV TL affected by Typhoon Ursula
8 Northern Luzon 230kV Loop 10 Sumangga 138 kV SS Project
9 Pinili 230kV SS 11 Tabango–Biliran 69 kV TL Project
10 San Fabian 230kV SS Project 12 Visayas SS Upgrading Project 1
11 Tuguegarao–Lal-lo 230kV TL 13 Visayas SS Upgrading Project 2
12 Tuguegarao–Enrile 69kV TL 14 Visayas Voltage Improvement Project 2
G. South Luzon 500/230 kV Backbone Project for 15 Visayas Voltage Improvement Project
Resiliency and System Reliability Stage 2
1 Calamba 230kV SS 16 Cebu–Leyte 230kV Interconnection Line 3
2 Kawit 230kV SS and 4 Project
3 Luzon Voltage Improvement Project 6 J. Negros and Panay 230/138 kV Backbone Projects for
4 Pagbilao 500kV SS Resiliency, System Reliability and Island Interconnection
5 Pagbilao–Tayabas 500kV TL 1 Nabas–Caticlan–Boracy TL
6 Palawan–Mindoro Interconnection Project 2 Negros–Panay 230kV Interconnection
(Stage 1) Line 2
7 Pinamukan 500kV SS 3 Panay–Guimaras 138 kV Interconnection
8 Silang 500kV SS 4 Banga 138kV SS Project
9 Tanauan 230kV SS 5 Amlan–Dumaguete 138 kV TL Project
10 Tuy 500/230kV SS (Stage 2) 6 Barotac Viejo–Natividad 69 kV TL Project
11 Tuy 500kV SS 7 Barotac Viejo–Unidos 230 kV TL Project

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 Cluster Project Name Cluster Project Name
8 Granada 230 kV SSProject 10 Villanueva–Kinamlutan 230 kV TL Project
9 Mandurriao 138 kV SS Project N. Northwestern Mindanao 230/138 kV Backbone
10 La Carlota 138 kV SSProject Project for Resiliency, System Reliability, and Island
11 Sipalay 138 kV SS Project Interconnection
12 Tigbauan 138 kV SS Project 1 Mindanao - Visayas Interconnection
13 Visayas SS Upgrading Project 2 Project
14 Visayas SS Upgrading Project 3 2 Balo-i–Kauswagan–Aurora 230 KV TL
15 Visayas Voltage Improvement Project 2 (Phase I)
16 Negros–Panay 230kV Interconnection 3 Mindanao SS Rehabilitation Project
Line 2 4 Mindanao SS Upgrading Project
17 Panay–Guimaras 138kV Interconnection 5 Agus 6–Kiwalan–Lugait 69 kV TL
Project Line 2 Project
K. Metro Cebu 230/138 kV Backbone Project for 6 Laguindingan 230kV SS Project
Resiliency and System Reliability 7 Naga–Salug 138 kV TL Project
1 Danao 230 kV SS Project 8 Lala–Naga–Zamboanga 230 kV TL
2 Cebu–Bohol 230kV Interconnection Project Project
3 Cebu–Lapu-Lapu 230kV TL Project 9 Mindanao SS Expansion 4 Project
4 Cebu–Negros–Panay 230kV Backbone 10 Mindanao SS Upgrading 2 Project
Project (Stage 3) 11 Lala–Naga–Zamboanga 230 kV TL
5 Cebu–Negros–Panay 230 kV Backbone Project
Project (Stage 1) 12 Oroquieta 69 kV Switching Station
6 Lapu-Lapu 230 kV SS Project Project
7 Laray 230 kV SS Project 13 Tigbao 138kV SS
8 Laray–Cordova 230kV Interconnection Project 14 Tumaga 138kV SS
9 Mindanao–Visayas Interconnection Project 15 Zamboanga Peninsula Voltage
10 Naga (Visayas) SS Upgrading Project & New Improvement Project (ZPVIP)
Naga (Colon) SS Project O. Southeastern Mindanao 230/138 kV Backbone Project
11 Nivel Hills 230 kV SS Project for Resiliency, System Reliability, and Island
12 Permanent Restoration of Colon–Samboan Interconnection
138kV Lines 1 and 2 affected by Landslide 1 Mindanao 230 kV Transmission Backbone
13 Visayas SS Upgrading Project 1 2 Mindanao SS Rehabilitation Project
14 Visayas SS Upgrading Project 2 3 Mindanao SS Upgrading Project
15 Visayas SS Upgrading Project 3 4 Eastern Mindanao Voltage Improvement
16 Visayas Voltage Improvement Project 2 Project
L. Lanao Mindanao 230/138 kV Backbone Project for 5 Maco–Tagum 69 kV TL
Resiliency, System Reliability, and Island Interconnection 6 Maco–Mati 138 kV TL Project
1 Agus 2 Switchyard Upgrading Project 7 Mindanao SS Expansion 4 Project
M. Northeastern Mindanao 230/138 kV Backbone 8 Mindanao SS Upgrading 2 Project
Project for Resiliency, System Reliability, and Island P. Southwestern Mindanao 230/138 kV Backbone Project
Interconnection for Resiliency, System Reliability, and Island
1 Butuan–Placer 138 kV TL Interconnection
2 Mindanao SS Rehabilitation Project 1 Kabacan SS
3 Mindanao SS Upgrading Project 2 Mindanao SS Rehabilitation Project
4 Nasipit SS Bus-in 3 Mindanao SS Upgrading Project
5 Eastern Mindanao 230 kV TL Project 4 Sultan Kudarat (Nuling) Capacitor
6 Mindanao SS Expansion 4 Project 5 Tacurong–Kalamansig 69 kV TL Project
7 Mindanao SS Upgrading 2 Project 6 Koronadal 138kV SS
8 Opol SS Bus-in Project 7 Mindanao SS Expansion 4 Project
9 San Francisco–Tago 138 kV TL Project 8 Sultan Kudarat–Tacurong 230 kV TL Project

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4 Grid Resiliency

To improve the ability of the power system to withstand the effects of adverse environmental conditions,
natural or man-made power interruptions, and other disturbances, there is a need to further reduce the
technical and human risks to minimize disruption of power delivery service to the electricity end-users.
A high degree of power system reliability is equivalent to the high availability of the electricity supply
service, while excellent system security gives robustness to the power system to withstand unexpected
events that have severe consequences1.

4.1Resiliency Policy
The Philippines, considering its geographical location and being an archipelago with one of the
world’s longest coastlines, is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. In 2018, the DOE
has introduced the Resiliency Policy, which is the adoption of resiliency planning and program in the
energy industry to mitigate the adverse effects brought about by disasters. This contains adaptation
measures that include both engineering and non-engineering options, to gauge infrastructure and
human resource preparedness during and after the disruptive events.

The Philippines, considering its geographical location and being an archipelago with one of the world’s
longest coastlines, is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. In line with this, the DOE has
promulgated DOE DC 2018-01-001 “Adoption of Energy Resiliency in the Planning and Programming
of the Energy Sector to Mitigate the Potential Impacts of Disasters”. The DOE resiliency plans and
programs are summarized as follows:
▪ Strengthen existing infrastructure facilities
▪ Incorporate mitigation improvements – “Build Back Better” principle
▪ Improve operational and maintenance standards and practices
▪ Develop resiliency standards

4.1.1 Resiliency Planning for Transmission System

In anticipation of the increasing frequency of super typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,
and other natural or man-made hazards, the challenge for the transmission system is to keep
improving the preventive measures and risk reduction, adopt the “build back better” principle after
disasters or build better from the start. This could be done by making disaster risk assessment a
prerequisite for transmission infrastructure investment 2. As the NGCP recognizes its critical role
in the country’s power industry, specifically in ensuring the uninterrupted transmission and
availability of electrical power energy to end-user, hence its Plans and Program on Resiliency is
summarized as follows:
▪ New transmission structures to be built using upgraded wind speed design
▪ Replacement of old transmission lines – stage by stage
▪ Establishment of transmission backbone loop configuration including the
telecommunication network
▪ Enhanced substation site and transmission line route selection criteria using hazard
maps issued by government agencies
▪ Establishment of spares for Emergency Restoration System (ERS), steel poles, and
high voltage equipment including mobile transformers

1 CIGREE-IEEE joint task force on stability terms and definitions

2
Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction.

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 ▪ Flood control at existing substations, slope protection/concrete bored-pile foundation
for existing overhead transmission line structures

4.1.2 Enhancement of Transmission Line and Substation Site Selection

▪ In the process for transmission line route selection, careful evaluation is undertaken to
avoid areas prone to flood, with steep slopes prone to soil erosions, and with sufficient
distance from fishponds, rivers, lakes, swamps, and seashores
▪ For substation sites, the risk of flood or flash flood is carefully assessed, while avoiding
areas that are considered possible sources of pollutions, e.g., industrial plants/buildings
that generate polluted gases, storage areas for explosive or inflammable materials,
bulk oil storage tanks, and oil/gas pipelines. If necessary, close proximity to seashores
is also avoided to prevent or minimize corrosions and depletion or failure of insulations
of substation equipment
▪ For existing overhead transmission lines that exhibit critical function to the grid and are
in areas vulnerable to typhoon and storm surges, the use of HV underground cables
will be thoroughly considered
▪ Furthermore, NGCP selects overhead transmission line routes and substation sites that
have minimal effect on human settlement or as much as possible, minimize the removal
of vegetation or cutting of trees

4.1.3 Increase of Transmission Towers Strength and Capacity

The maximum Wind Speed Design (WSD) of overhead transmission lines’ (OHTL) support
structures is based on three wind zones: Zone 1 (270 kph), Zone 2 (240 kph), and Zone 3 (160
kph), as shown in Figure 4.1. In view of the increasing frequency of super typhoons that hit
various areas in the country in the past decade, NGCP will be increasing the maximum velocity
design of support structures.
▪ OHTLs to be erected in Luzon are recommended to be upgraded to withstand wind
speed of 300 kph to be able to meet the effects of super typhoon occurring due to
climate change
▪ Existing transmission towers which are designed at 3-second gust wind speed 270 kph
should be upgraded or retrofitted to carry higher wind speeds
▪ Anti-pilferage bolts are being specified to be used (instead of regular connection bolts)
in all towers up to 9m from the ground for 138 kV lines and 12m for lines of at least 230
kV to prevent the pilferage of tower parts which can cause the toppling of steel
towers/poles.

Based on the latest design of NGCP, a new tower design that can withstand 300 kph wind speed
is being adopted and to be implemented for Tower Structure Upgrading of Bicol Transmission
Facilities and Tower Resiliency of Bicol Transmission Facilities Projects.

4.1.4 Security of Transmission Assets

In areas with security issues, each proposed transmission project is subjected to security
assessment as part of the transmission line route or substation site selection process. All security
threats are thoroughly identified to determine the level of risk and the corresponding mitigation
measures that will be implemented during construction and its eventual operation.

4.1.5 Transmission Line Looping Configuration

To further improve the system reliability, enhance the operational flexibility during events of
natural calamities, and to support the connection of various incoming power plants, particularly
RE, the long-term transmission planning involves the various transmission looping
configurations. Various backbone transmission systems involving 138kV, 230kV, and 500kV
lines will be implemented by stages, but part of several segments that will eventually form a
transmission loop as the end state.

4.1.6 Use of HV Underground Cables

Power System could be made more resilient through underground cable installations as these
are less susceptible to outages during extreme weather conditions, such as super typhoons and
strong wind thunderstorms. However, because of the excessive cost of underground cable

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 installation, initial applications are limited or confined only in highly urbanized areas, wherein the
land is a valuable resource. Securing ROW is a great challenge and aesthetics is a paramount
consideration.

4.2 Asset Replacement

NGCP replacement program adopts international best practices in the assessment of assets.
The methodology being used is believed to provide the most informed decision pertaining to
the management of the transmission assets. This will be applied to all NGCP’s operational assets which
will be discussed in the following sub-sections.

4.2.1 Asset Condition Assessment

Condition parameters for each asset type were developed based on the asset’s operational and
maintenance data, defects, and age. These condition parameters are determined to be the best
factors that can accurately represent the overall condition of an asset. The parameters are ranked
and evaluated, through the assignment of corresponding weights based on their contribution to
asset degradation.

Condition and sub-condition parameters were developed for power transformers, power circuit
breakers, current and potential transformers, and surge arresters. The condition parameters shall
be used to calculate the health index of an asset. Asset health index refers to the quantitative
measure of the relative condition of an asset. The health index can be interpreted as an
approximate representation of the estimated life of an asset.

Based on the health index of an asset, its corresponding probability of failure can be derived by
using a probability distribution function. The probability of failure of an asset can give a relative
possibility of an equipment failure. The effect of such failure should be taken into consideration
as part of the evaluation of the asset. To be able to quantify the relative consequence of failure
or the criticality of an asset, the social, financial, and economic impact of an asset failure must
first be identified.

4.2.2 Asset Prioritization

Prioritization of specific assets shall be based on a calculated health index which shows an
estimate of the asset’s relative condition. The assets that fall below the minimum threshold set
shall be further evaluated to determine whether to replace or maintain the said asset. Only
replacement programs are to be considered since this approach evaluates the condition of
existing assets.

Figure 4.1: Asset Health Composition

4.2.3 Standard Asset Lives and Asset Database

As an initial step in the creation of an asset refresh program, NGCP considered the standard
asset lives adopted in the 2008 re-valuation of transmission assets for the 3 rd Regulatory Period
(2011-2015). Appendix 5 shows the summary of Asset Lives. Figure 4.2 shows the 115 kV to
500 kV OHTL age profile.

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 Figure 4.2: Overhead Transmission Line Age Profile (August 2021)

The existing asset database was obtained from Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) utilized by
NGCP. This software is utilized to monitor and perceive existing major equipment in order to
optimize the utilization of assets and their condition throughout their lifecycle as well as to provide
a database for relevant information. In the succeeding years, a system-based tool capable of
performing data analytics may be used to facilitate a corporate-wide prioritization of old
transmission assets that will be programmed to be replaced.

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5 Emerging Technologies

5.1 Battery Energy Storage System

In August 2019, the DOE issued Department Circular No. DC2019-08-0012 entitled,
“Providing a Framework for Energy Storage System in the Electric Power Industry”, establishing a policy
on the operation, connection, and application of Energy Storage System (ESS) among others. It
recognizes that the ESS technologies are applied to serve a variety of functions in the generation,
transmission, and distribution of electric energy, which include Energy Generation, Peak Shaving, and
Ancillary Services (AS). The increasing integration of VREs in the transmission system necessitates
the recognition of ESS as one of the technologies to manage the intermittent operation of the VRE-
generating plants’ output to ensure stability. Moreover, ESS will be one of the key elements in the
proposed Smart Grid Roadmap towards power system modernization.

Among the ESS, the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is still considered a new technology in the
Philippines with various applications for the transmission system, these are: provision of AS,
transmission facility upgrades deferment, and transmission congestion relief.

The increasing penetration of VREs has the potential to cause significant degradation of the power
system performance due to their intermittent nature, which necessitates an increase in the required
flexible generation. With a focus on large-scale wind and solar power generation connected to the grid,
rapidly varying power output depending on many factors results in many challenges in the System
Operations. BESS is now being widely used to mitigate the effects of integrating RE resources. BESS
is capable of absorbing and delivering both real and reactive power in a millisecond time frame. With
such capability, BESS is being used in addressing the challenges on the intermittency brought by RE,
i.e., solar and wind energy sources on their ramp rate, frequency, and power quality.

Moreover, the applications considered for the BESS also include frequency regulation, RE fluctuation
stabilization, etc. The system inertia, governor droop, and damping capability of the BESS can be set
(dynamically) according to the power system requirements. Thus, BESS appears to offer one of the
most flexible providers of AS to the transmission system.

Furthermore, BESS when connected to appropriate nodes may defer the need for additional
transmission facility upgrades by supplying the peak demand of grid/end-users through BESS. It can
also mitigate or eliminate transmission congestion when power demand exceeds the transmission
network capability that may lead to a violation of thermal or voltage stability .

5.1.1 NGCP’s Recommended Sites and Capacities for BESS

5.1.1.1 Methodology
The methodology used in determining the recommended capacities and sites of BESS involved
load flow analyses to determine the maximum capacity that each site can accommodate during
charging and discharging states of BESS with unity power factor.

The scenarios considered in the system simulation were base case peak demand. To test the
available capacity of NGCP substation/facilities, the worst generation dispatch was used to see
the total power flowing to the connection points. The generation dispatch scenarios discussed in
Section 3.2 were considered in the system simulation involving BESS.

The following criteria are considered for normal and N-1 conditions:

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 ▪ No overloading of the existing and future equipment and facilities once the BESS
are connected and operating as a load and as a generator
▪ The resulting voltages are within the PGC prescribed limits
▪ Substation termination is available

5.1.1.2 Application
NGCP initially identified BESS’s application as a provision for AS, particularly as a reserve.
Considering the forthcoming transition to new AS classifications, i.e., primary, secondary, and
tertiary reserves, and with BESS’s fast response and flexibility, it is initially seen to be well suited
as a primary reserve. Further studies will be conducted to explore other applications of BESS
including the adoption of the best practices in other jurisdictions in determining additional
reserves due to rapidly increasing VRE penetration in the grid.

5.1.1.3 List of Recommended Capacities and Sites

The following are the initial lists of recommended capacities and sites of BESS as a primary
reserve in Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao Grids:

Recommended BESS
Substation Voltage Level
Capacity (MW)
Table 5.1 LUZON GRID
Recommended BESS Masinloc 69 kV 20
Capacities and Sites Daraga 69 kV 40
Laoag 69 kV 40
San Rafael 69 kV 20
Labo 69 kV 20
Mexico 69 kV 20
San Manuel 69 kV 20
Bay 69 kV 20
Labrador 69 kV 20
Lamao 230 kV 30
Lumban 69 kV 40
Total Capacity 290
VISAYAS GRID
Kabankalan 138 kV 10
Ormoc 69 kV 20
Samboan 69 kV 10
Sta. Barbara 138 kV 10
Compostela 230 kV 20
Total Capacity 70
MINDANAO GRID
Villanueva 138 kV 10
Davao 69 kV 20
Maco 69 kV 20
Kibawe 69 kV 20
Butuan 69 kV 20
Total Capacity 90

5.1.2 Committed BESS

Several BESS power plants are included in the DOE list of Committed power plants as of June
2021 as shown in Figures 5.1 to 5.3.

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 Figure 5.1: Committed BESS in Luzon

Figure 5.2: Committed BESS in Visayas

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 Figure 5.3: Committed BESS in Mindanao

5.2 Adoption of SMART Grid Technologies

There has been continuing research and development over the years toward the commercial
realization of the Smart Grid. Nowadays, the adoption of Smart Grid technologies and the
development of Smart Grid roadmaps and pilot projects have become a global trend for power utilities.

In the Philippines, with the goal to develop a Smart Grid Policy and Roadmap for the country, the DOE
issued on 11 March 2013 Department Circular No. DC2013-03-0003 – Creating an Inter-Agency
Steering Committee for the Development and Formulation of a Comprehensive and Holistic Smart Grid
Policy Framework and Roadmap for the Philippine Electric Power Industry. This also aims to promote
technological innovation, business growth, and job creation thereby enhancing the regional and global
competitiveness of the Philippines.

On 6 February 2020, the DOE promulgated the Department Circular DOE DC 2020-02-0003 entitled
“Providing a National Smart Grid Policy Framework for the Philippine Electric Power Industry and
Roadmap for Distribution Utilities”. It envisions the Philippines to reach a level of Smart Grid
development capable of, namely:

▪ Self-healing grid
▪ Full implementation of Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA), Renewable Portfolio
Standards (RPS), Green Energy Option (GEOP), and Net Metering
▪ Full Customer Choice
▪ Demand Response and Peak Load Management
▪ Optimized Energy Storage Systems (ESS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), and
Distribution Energy Resources (DERs) Management Systems; Virtual Power Plant
Integration
▪ Smart Homes and Cities.

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 Smart Grid is the concept of modernizing the electric grid. The Smart Grid comprises everything related
to the electric system in between any point of generation and any point of consumption. Through the
addition of Smart Grid technologies, the grid becomes more flexible, interactive, and can provide real-
time feedback.3

The power flow will change from a unidirectional power flow (from centralized generation via the
transmission grids and distribution grids to the customers) to a bidirectional power flow. Furthermore,
the way a power system is operated changes from the hierarchical top-down approach to a distributed
control. One of the main points about Smart Grid is an increased level of observability and controllability
of a complex power system. This can only be achieved by an increased level of information sharing
between the individual component and subsystem of the power system. Standardization plays a key
role in providing the ability of information sharing which will be required to enable the development of
new applications for a future power system.4

Over the past 10 years, NGCP has implemented several smart grid initiatives including the upgrade of
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition-Energy Management System (SCADA-EMS), establishment
of the Overall Command Center, implementation of Microprocessor-Based Substation Control
(MBSC), time synchronization devices, transient fault recorders in major substations, as well as holistic
cyber-security enhancement program.

In general, the smart grid strategies for power transmission in the Philippines under the operation of
NGCP can be classified into three broad areas: transformation, consolidation, and standardization.

Figure 5.4: Smart Grid Strategies

Moreover, for an increased level of observability and controllability for the power grid, NGCP has a
continuing program for further implementation of time synchronization devices, fiber optics to increase
bandwidth to support the big data exchange that will be needed by the Smart Grid, SCADA-EMS
enhancement, network protection enhancements, establishment of National Control Center and the
integration of all monitoring systems of the grid. The Pasay Substation project will be the pilot
substation with applied smart grid technology.

5.3 Static Synchronous Compensator

Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) is a kind of Flexible AC Transmission System
(FACTS) device with parallel reactive power compensation. The use of FACTS devices in a power
system can potentially overcome the limitations of the present mechanically controlled transmission
system.

3 From IEC Definition of Smart Grid

4
From IEC Smart Grid Standardization Roadmap

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STATCOM is being proposed to help in the mitigation of the looming voltage problem in areas with
inadequate local generation. The application of STATCOM in the Zamboanga Peninsula is being
proposed to augment voltage support in the area.

Installation of STATCOM in the Zamboanga Peninsula

The Zamboanga Peninsula is located at the load end of the radially configured Northwestern Mindanao
Area network and most of the customer feeders are radially connected with long lines. Moreover, the
absence of local generation makes the Zamboanga Peninsula very fragile and susceptible to low
voltage and voltage fluctuation during normal and contingencies. On the other hand, the installation of
additional Capacitor in Gen. Santos and Tacurong Substations will provide additional reactive power
support in the network to maintain the system voltage within the nominal voltage during normal
conditions and contingencies. The installation of reactive power compensating device is proposed
based on the following reasons:
▪ To balance the reactive power in the system and attain better voltage regulation
▪ To accept the import of power from distant sources
▪ To achieve rapid and smooth power factor correction preventing voltage spikes

Figure 5.6 shows the proposed installation of reactive power compensating devices in the Zamboanga
Peninsula with 200 MVAR STATCOM in the Zamboanga substation and additional Capacitor in Naga
and Pitogo substations.

Figure 5.5: Installation of reactive power compensating devices

in the Zamboanga Peninsula

5.4 Other Technology

With the continuous advancement in technology, NGCP is open to the adaption of new and
developing technologies that have a substantial application to the operations and maintenance of the
transmission system. Various pilot studies have been conducted to check the viability of these new
technologies. The following sections below will introduce the application in operations and maintenance.

5.4.1 Aerial Drone for Transmission Line Inspection

The pilot application of transmission line drone inspection showed positive results in terms of the
reduction of inspection time compared to the manual inspection. The output of the drone was
sufficiently enough to identify common line hardware defects in a fast and efficient manner. With
this, NGCP plans to procure a more advanced drone to address the limitations encountered that
will be used by transmission line groups all over the country.

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 A total of forty-five (45) drones have been delivered to different Regions. There are twelve (12)
drones for North Luzon O&M, two (2) for NCR O&M, seven (7) for South Luzon O&M, ten (10)
for Visayas O&M, and fourteen (14) for Mindanao O&M. All the delivered drones have gone
through functionality testing and an In-House Training is facilitated for drone pilots flight
assessment.

5.4.2 Online Monitoring of HVEs

To remotely check the status of critical transmission assets, NGCP plans to install various online
monitoring devices. Transformers and Power Circuit Breakers were chosen as the ideal assets
for the online monitoring as these are the most vital equipment in the substation. The following
are the online monitoring devices that will be installed:
▪ Online Bushing Monitor
▪ Oil/Winding Temperature
▪ Online Dissolved Gas Analysis

The installation of online monitoring will enable technical personnel far from substations to assess
the physical condition of the equipment.

Figure 5.6: Online Monitoring System framework

5.4.3 Central Control and Monitoring System

As part of its continuing drive to uphold its vision, NGCP will be implementing the centralization
of operation of its substations. The result of this centralization will be the unmanning of
substations across the country. The unmanned substations will be clustered, and the operation
management of these clusters will be in one strategically located control center per area. NGCP
believes that centralization will improve the operational performance of the substations by
simplifying the process coordination and by reducing the manpower involved in monitoring and
switching operations.

For the project to be realized, the technical requirements must be met: all substations should be
MBSC compliant, all manually operated disconnecting/earthing switches (DS/ES) should be
replaced with motorized-operated DS/ES, all manually reset lockouts should be replaced with
electrical reset lockout relays, and all connections should be properly wired to prevent
misoperation.

Central Control and Monitoring System (CCMS) implementation accomplishments are within the
target, where all the Pilot CCMS stations can present through actual Go-Live demonstration
showcasing the features of the system in monitoring and controlling of primary and secondary
devices of the priority substations in December 2021.

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 Competitive Renewable Energy Zone
6
6.1 Philippine Competitive Renewable Energy Zone
The general objectives and principles behind the CREZ were adapted from the DOE’s
Department Circular 2018-09-0027intended to enhance the planning process and implementation of
the PEP, PDP, TDP, and National Renewable Energy Program (NREP). The Zone Working Group
(ZWG) in partnership with NREL set objectives to:
▪ Identify candidate RE Zones and low-cost RE potential
▪ Identify a set of transmission expansion and/or upgrade scenarios that enhance the
deliverability of energy originating from candidate RE Zones
▪ Analyze the economic, operational, environmental, and other cost and benefits
▪ Specify cost-effective transmission line enhancement

Since traditional transmission planning could not efficiently support the RE Developments mainly due
to misalignment in terms of planning and construction time of RE and transmission facilities which could
take more than 5 years. Both the transmission development and VRE projects go through circular
dilemmas when these two do not meet (see figure 6.1 Circular Dilemma 5).

The ZWG outlined a CREZ Transmission

Planning Process that aims to assess RE
resources and connect RE Zones to the
power system. The group selected a
candidate Competitive RE Zones which
are considered as a geographical area
that enables the development of
profitable, cost-effective, grid-connected
RE. These zones were considered to have
high-quality RE resources, suitable
topography, and land-use designations,
and demonstrated interest from
developers.

For the Philippines CREZ, there are

two processes involved outlined. In Figure 6.1: Circular Dilemma
Phase 1 of the CREZ Process, NREL
and USAID supported the development of a vision for the CREZ Process, the ZWG initially identified
34 CREZ study areas and selected and identified a total of 25 CREZ in the Philippines based on the
selection criteria (Table 6.1). The development of transmission expansion options that connect these
CREZ to the grid, and incorporation of the CREZ process in the TDP. Shown in Figures 6.3 and 6.4
below are the resulting Capacity Mix and Energy Mix by 2040, respectively, when CREZ are included
in the system. For Phase 2 of the CREZ Process, NREL and USAID will provide technical support to
DOE and ERC to prepare a CREZ implementation plan. TransCo and NGCP are also engaged as key
stakeholders of this activity.

5 Ready for Renewables: Grid Planning and CREZ in the Philippines

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 CREZ PV (MW) WIND (MW) Associated Transmission Project
LUZON
Table 6.1
▪ San Antonio 500 kV Substation
Identified CREZ L1 985 1,280
▪ Baras–San Antonio 500 kV Transmission Line
L2 651 654 ▪ Castillejos 230 kV Substation
L3 496 544 ▪ Western Luzon 500 kV Backbone
L4 1,046 1,047 ▪ Capas 230kV Substation
▪ Western Luzon 500 kV TL Stage 2
L5 536 531
▪ Palauig 500 kV Substation
▪ Balaoan–Laoag 500 kV Transmission Line
L6 101 356
▪ Northern Luzon 230 kV Loop Transmission Line
▪ Northern Luzon 230 kV Loop Transmission Line
L7 926 834
▪ Kabugao 500 kV Substation
▪ Kalinga–Kabugao 500 kV Transmission Line
L8 1,070 1,072
▪ Kabugao 500 kV Substation
▪ Santiago–Nagsaag 500 kV Transmission Line
L9 1,109 1,239 ▪ Kalinga 500 kV Substation
▪ Santiago 500 kV Substation
L10 765 752 ▪ Pagbilao 500 kV Substation
L11 811 675
L12 707 708 ▪ Tagkawayan 500 kV Substation
L13 486 502 ▪ Luzon Visayas HVDC Bipolar Operation
Mr1 130 386 ▪ Batangas-Mindoro Interconnection Project
Mr2 213 324
Sub-Total 10,032 10,904
VISAYAS
▪ Cebu–Bohol 230 kV Interconnection
B1 506 443
▪ Bohol–Leyte 230 kV Interconnection
N1 355 708 ▪ CNP 230 kV Backbone
▪ Cebu–Negros 230 kV Interconnection Line 3 and 4
N2 854 551 ▪ Luzon–Visayas HVDC Bipolar Operation
▪ Mindoro–Panay Interconnection Project
Py1 579 693 ▪ CNP 230 kV Backbone
▪ Negros–Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2
▪ Cebu–Leyte 230 kV Interconnection Lines 3 and 4
Py2 908 676 ▪ Luzon–Visayas HVDC Bipolar Operation
▪ Mindoro–Panay Interconnection Project
▪ Barotac Viejo–Unidos 230 kV TL Project
▪ Calbayog–Allen TL Project
▪ Cebu–Leyte 230 kV Interconnection Lines 3 and 4
▪ Luzon–Visayas HVDC Bipolar Operation
▪ Borongan–Catarman 138 kV TL Project
S1 513 644 ▪ Babatngon–Borongan 138 kV TL Project
▪ San Isidro–Catarman 138 kV TL Project
▪ Palo–Javier 230 kV TL Project
▪ Cebu–Bohol 230 kV Interconnection
▪ Bohol–Leyte 230 kV Interconnection
Sub-Total 3,715 3,715
MINDANAO
Mn2 1 560 • Lala–Naga–Zamboanga 230 kV Transmission Line
Mn4 522 1,263 • Balo-I-–Villanueva– Maramag 230 kV Transmission Line
Mn7 705 788 • Eastern Mindanao 230 kV Transmission Line
Mn8 969 1,472 • Kabacan Substation
Sub-Total 2,197 4,083
Total 15,944 18,702
PHILIPPINES 34,646

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 Figure 6.2: CREZ Approximate Location

2040 CAPACITY MIX 2040 ENERGY MIX

Biomass
0.8% Wind
Oil-based Hydro 7.4% Solar
Solar Coal
4.6% 2.9% 7.8% Coal
17.2% 13.7%
Geothermal 33.5%
Wind
3.0%
20.0%
Natural Gas Natural Gas
Hydro 37.3% 44.5%
4.2%
Oil-based
Biomass 0.2%
1.1%
Geothermal
1.9%

Figure 6.3: 2040 Philippine Capacity Mix with CREZ Figure 6.4: 2040 Philippine Energy Mix with CREZ

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With the 25 candidate zones identified under CREZ Phase 1 and the generation and transmission
planning and modeling undertaken, CREZ Phase 2 is now being undertaken to support the DOE’s
energy sector goals through the following activities: CREZ implementation support; enhanced load
modeling and forecasting for long-term power system planning; and improved energy storage modeling
and considerations. CREZ Phase 2 supports the vision to attain sustainable, stable, secure, sufficient,
accessible, and affordable energy for the country.
CREZ implementation support’s main goal is to develop a procedural framework wherein ERC can
make a just and reasonable balance between national energy policy and costs paid by the electricity
end-users for transmission expansion for the CREZ process.
Enhanced load modeling and forecasting for long-term power sector planning – these activities are
based on scenario planning, which considers possible disruptions to the power sector (such as COVID-
19 or declining natural gas reserves) so that new infrastructure investments will remain useful. Outputs
of the scenario process provide inputs to the production cost modeling, capacity expansion modeling,
and power flow modeling that can also help inform strategic energy policies. This activity focuses on
translating the scenarios considerations for energy system modeling that can support long-term power
system planning.
Improved energy storage modeling, and considerations – this activity is divided into two distinct
technical activities designed to evaluate potential energy storage deployment and to understand the
operational impacts and potential cost savings of energy storage for bulk power system applications. It
will help inform decisions on the location, timing, type, and capacity of energy storage could be a cost-
effective alternative to the conventional generator and transmission investments. It will also review and
include international best practices to help evaluate and benchmark power system flexibility (supply and
demand balance) status with other countries that have significant VRE. Furthermore, this activity
focuses on enhancing the existing power system modeling tools of the DOE and NGCP to assess
various technical configurations and dispatch strategies for grid-scale energy storage systems. The
goal is to develop capacity at the DOE and NGCP to assess energy storage opportunities in long-term
capacity expansion modeling activities and operational models. The operational impacts and potential
savings from bulk power energy storage will also be assessed.

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 69 kV Facilities
7
7.1 Background
The EPIRA provides that the 69 kV facilities or the subtransmission assets shall be operated
and maintained by TransCo until their divestment to qualified distribution utilities which are able to take
over the responsibility for operating, maintaining, upgrading, and expanding said assets. TransCo shall
negotiate with and thereafter transfer such functions, assets, and associated liabilities to the qualified
distribution utility or utilities connected to such subtransmission facilities not later than two (2) years
from the effectivity of the EPIRA or the start of open access, whichever comes earlier.

The ERC also issued the Guidelines to the Sale and Transfer of the TransCo’s Subtransmission Assets
and the Franchising of Qualified Consortiums on October 17, 2003 to establish the approval process of
the sale and transfer of subtransmission assets to distribution utilities. This is later amended by ERC
Resolution no. 15, series of 2011 with objectives to:
▪ Ensure continued quality, reliability, security, and affordability of electric service to end-users
▪ Ensure the transparent and reasonable prices of electric service in a regime of free and fair
competition and to achieve greater operational and economic efficiency
▪ Enhance the inflow of private capital and broaden the ownership base of subtransmission
assets
▪ Provide for the orderly and transparent sale and transfer of subtransmission assets of TransCo
or NGCP to qualified buyers

Further, the Final Determination issued by the ERC for the 2nd Regulatory Period (2006 – 2010) for the
TransCo states that:

“The ERC does not anticipate that TransCo will be financing anymore subtransmission projects in 3-4
years time. Considering that the cost of these sub transmission assets shall be solely borne by
connected customers, who shall eventually acquire these assets, projects such as these shall already
be undertaken by the concerned customers requiring installation/upgrade.”

Thus, NGCP highly encourages the distribution utilities to invest and focus on subtransmission assets’
future development.

7.2 Age Distribution of 69 kV Lines Nationwide

The majority of NGCP-operated 69 kV Lines nationwide are composed of Wood Pole
Structures that already exceeded its 25-year asset life, as seen in Figure 7.1. Although these assets
are part of the Wood Pole Replacement Program of NGCP, it is still highly encouraged that Distribution
Utilities take the responsibility to operate, maintain, upgrade, and expand these assets.

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 Figure 7.1: Age Distribution/Profile of NGCP-operated 69 kV Lines Nationwide (August 2021)

7.3 Way Forward

As a way forward, short and long-term plans by NGCP and the DU need to be realized to
comply with the EPIRA and transmission regulations set by the ERC.

Short-Term
▪ Co-location of NGCP-operated 69kV capacitor at DU load-end substations
▪ Implementation of new 69 kV lines or reconductoring of existing lines
▪ Installation of RTU at load-end substations to support the market operation
▪ Relocation of metering location pursuant to ERC Resolution 23, S. 2016

Long-term
▪ NGCP to develop new 230/69 kV or 138/69 kV substations to serve as an alternate
source of the DU
▪ For all new load-end substations to be developed by DU – capacitor installation to be
considered or at least with space provision
▪ Encourage the distribution utilities to implement additional outgoing 69 kV lines from
existing NGCP 69 kV substations

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8 Luzon Transmission Outlook

The DOE list shows that there are many committed and indicative power plant projects in Luzon Grid, which
can well support the increasing demand for the next 10 years. The incoming large capacity coal-fired power
plants, as well as natural gas-fired power plants, are mainly concentrated in Batangas, Quezon, Bataan,
and Zambales, which would result in huge excess power in these areas. Since the remaining transmission
capacity of the existing facilities is also very limited for the grid integration of additional bulk generation, the
development of the Luzon Grid is geared towards the implementation of new 500 kV transmission facilities
that would allow power export from generation sites going to the load center.

With the increasing delivery of bulk power to the 500 kV system, the two existing 500 kV substations located
at San Jose del Monte City in Bulacan and Dasmariñas in Cavite that serve as the only Extra High Voltage
(EHV) drawdown facilities supporting the Metro Manila loads, will become critical nodes in the grid. The
capacity expansion and space limitations in these substations could result in grid congestion unless new
500 kV drawdown substations will be developed. In the TDP, new 500 kV substations are being proposed
with the priority site in Taguig City. Being close to the load center, Taguig is a strategic location, but it has
major challenges in the construction of its associated 500 kV transmission line that traverses the portion of
Laguna Lake.

Along with the support given to grid integration of new power plants, NGCP is paying special attention to
strengthening the transmission facilities in Metro Manila, which is the country’s load center. The existing
230 kV transmission line traversing from Quezon City to Muntinlupa City is a very critical line given its heavy
loading condition and single-circuit configuration. Such conditions pose a great risk both on power quality
and supply reliability in the area. In addition, the existing 230/115 kV substations in Metro Manila are
heavily loaded already and most have capacity expansion limitations, thus, the development of new
substations is very important in supporting load growth in the long term.

Being the center of the nation’s economy, the grid reinforcement projects that ensure the long-term
adequacy, reliability, and security of power supply in Metro Manila can be regarded as “projects of national
significance”. As can already be expected in a highly urbanized area, securing the right-of-way for new
transmission facilities is increasingly becoming difficult. It is therefore important to immediately start its
implementation to realize these important transmission development plans and it should be coupled with
support from the local and national government. Aside from Taguig EHV, the proposed new facilities include
Antipolo, Pasay, and Navotas Substations which would also involve the implementation of associated 230
kV transmission lines.

After Metro Manila, together with the industrialized areas of Cavite and Laguna, the province of Pampanga
is expected as the next major load growth area. In the long-term, new 230 kV backbone and new 230/69
kV substations would be needed for Porac and Clark to support the load increase in the coming years.
Other provinces, on the other hand, will be supported by the installation of additional transformers at existing
substations or the development of new substations and reinforcements of the 69 kV transmission lines.

To help improve the system reliability and to maintain the power quality within the grid code-prescribed
standards, included in the development plans are the implementation of transmission looping configurations
for the 500 kV system, upgrading of old transmission lines and substations as well as installation of reactive
power compensation equipment at various substations.

8.1 Transmission Outlook for 2025

The major transmission projects covering the years 2022-2025 aim to support the adequacy and
reliability of power supply to Metro Manila, which is the country’s center of commerce and trade. These

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 can be attained by the seamless delivery of existing and new generation capacities from the identified
generation hubs going to Metro Manila through adequate and reliable transmission facilities.

To accommodate generation capacities in Bataan and Zambales Area, the Mariveles–Hermosa–San Jose
500 kV Transmission Line Projects and Western 500 kV Backbone will be developed. In Batangas, the
development of the Tuy 500 kV Substation (Stage 1) and Pinamucan 500 kV Substation will accommodate
around 3,000 MW from coal and LNG generation capacities. Meanwhile, the Pagbilao–Tayabas 500 kV
Transmission Line Project will accommodate an additional 1,200 MW from coal generation capacity in
Quezon Province.

To meet the forecasted load growth in Metro Manila, three (3) major 500/230 kV drawdown substations will
be developed around Metro Manila. These will be in Taguig City, Marilao Bulacan, and Silang Cavite. These
will be also complemented by the development of additional 230/115 kV drawdown substations in Antipolo,
Navotas, and Pasay.

The reliability of power transmission delivery to Metro Manila will be addressed through the development
of new transmission corridors in Metro Manila such as the Silang–Taguig 500 kV Transmission Line,
Taguig–Taytay 230 kV Transmission Line.

Outside Metro Manila, several drawdown substations will also be developed to address the forecasted load
growth. These are the Lal-lo 230 kV Substation (Tuguegarao – Lal-lo 230 kV Transmission Line Project)
in Cagayan, Pinili 230 kV Substation in Ilocos Norte, San Simon and Porac 230 kV Substations in
Pampanga, Capas 230 kV Substation in Tarlac, Kawit 230 kV Substation in Cavite, Sampaloc 230 kV
Substation in Nueva Ecija, Castillejos 230 kV Substation in Zambales, Tanauan 230 kV Substation in
Batangas, and Abuyog 230 kV Substation in Sorsogon. In addition to these substations, new 69 kV
transmission facilities will also be developed.

For renewable energy developments particularly in the northern part of Luzon, the implementation of the
Northern Luzon 230 kV Loop will provide the needed transmission capacity augmentation.

Shown in Table 8.1 is the list of Luzon transmission projects for the period 2022-2025.

TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECTS

Table 8.1 Voltage Project Name Project Components ETC
Luzon Transmission 500 kV Western Luzon Generation Entry Oct 2022
Outlook for 2025 500 kV Backbone (Stage 1) Substation:
▪ New Hermosa 230 kV SS, 4-230 kV PCB
ERC-approved Transmission Line:
▪ Castillejos–Hermosa 500 kV TL, ST-DC, 4-410 mm2 TACSR/AS, 34 km
Project Cost: 2,631 Million Pesos
Location: Bataan, Zambales

Hermosa–San Jose Generation Entry Dec 2022

500 kV TL Substation:
▪ New Hermosa 500 kV SS, 2x1,000 MVA, 500/230-13.8 kV Transformers, 10-
ERC-approved 500 kV PCB, and 12-230 kV PCB; 2x60 MVAR 500 kV Shunt Reactors, 1x90
MVAR 500 kV Line Reactor; and 2x100 MVAR, 230 kV Capacitor
Transmission Line:
▪ Hermosa-San Jose 500 kV TL, ST-DC, 4-410 mm2 TACSR/AS, 82.41 km
▪ New Hermosa–Old Hermosa Tie Line, SP-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 0.5 km
Project Cost: 10,348 Million Pesos
Location: Bataan, Bulacan

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 TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Components ETC
Mariveles–Hermosa Generation Entry Dec 2022
500 kV TL Substation:
▪ Mariveles 500 kV Switching Station (New), 12-500 kV PCB
ERC-approved ▪ Hermosa 500 kV SS, 2-500 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Mariveles–Hermosa 500 kV TL, ST-DC, 4-410 mm2 TACSR/AS, 49.2 km
▪ Mariveles–Mariveles (GN Power): Power Supply 13.8 kV TL, SP-DC, 1-2/0
MCM ACSR, 3.28 km
Project Cost: 6,057 Million Pesos
Location: Bataan

Bataan–Cavite TL Generation Entry Jun 2023

Feasibility Study Study Components:
▪ Power System Study
▪ Feasibility Study
ERC-approved Project Cost: 194 Million Pesos
Location: Bataan, Cavite

Pagbilao–Tayabas Generation Entry Mar 2025

500 kV TL Substation:
▪ Pagbilao 500 kV SS, 4-500 kV PCB 4-230 kV PCB, 1x30 MVAR, 500 kV Line
Filed to ERC Reactor
Transmission Line:
▪ Pagbilao–Tayabas 500 kV TL, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR/AS, 21 km
▪ Naga Line Extension 230 kV TL, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR/AS, 1.5 km
Project Cost: 3,375 Million Pesos
Location: Quezon Province

Western Luzon System Reliability Dec 2025

500 kV Backbone (Stage 2) Substation:
▪ Castillejos 500 kV SS, 2x1,000 MVA, 500/230-13.8 kV Transformers, 2x90
Filed to ERC MVAR, 500 kV Shunt Reactor, 2x60 MVAR, 500 kV Line Reaactor, 12-500 kV
PCB
▪ Castillejos 230 kV SS, 2x200 MVAR, 230 kV Shunt Capacitor, 4-230 kV PCB
▪ Bolo 500 kV SS, 6-500 kV PCB; 8-230 kV PCB
▪ Hermosa 500 kV SS, 4-500 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Castillejos–Bolo 500 kV TL, ST-DC, 4-410 mm2 TACSR, Castillejos–Masinloc:
84 km, Masinloc–Bolo: 90 km.
Project Cost: 18,965 Million Pesos
Location: Pangasinan, Zambales

500 kV / Luzon–Visayas HVDC ▪ The project will provide an additional 440 MW transfer capacity between Dec 2025
350 kV Bipolar Operation Luzon and Visayas. It involves the construction of Naga 500 kV SS with
HVDC 2x750 MVA, 500/230-13.8 kV Power Transformers as well as upgrading of
the Naga and Ormoc Converter/Inverter Stations in order to provide an
additional transfer capacity between Luzon and Visayas. Upgrading of the
230 kV network between Cebu and Leyte is a requirement in order to fully
utilize the transfer capacity of the Luzon–Visayas HVDC System.
▪ Location: Camarines Sur and Leyte

230 kV San Manuel–Nagsaag System Reliability Dec 2022

230 kV TL Substation:
▪ Nagsaag 500 kV SS (Expansion), 1x600 MVA, 500/230-13.8 kV
ERC-approved Transformers, 2-500 kV and 8-230 kV PCB
▪ San Manuel 230 kV SS (Expansion), 3-230 kV PCB

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 TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Components ETC
Transmission Line:
▪ San Manuel–Nagsaag 230 kV Tie-Line Upgrading, SP-DC, 2-410 mm2
TACSR/AS, 0.6 km
▪ Binga 230 kV TL Extension, SP-DC, 2-795 MCM ACSR/AS, 0.8 km.
Project Cost: 1,874 Million Pesos
Location: Pangasinan

Relocation of Steel Poles System Reliability Dec 2022

along Hermosa–Duhat Transmission Line:
230 kV TL ▪ Hermosa–Duhat 230 kV TL, 230 kV, SP-SC, 2-795 MCM, 20 steel poles
Project Cost: 222 Million Pesos
ERC-approved Location: Bataan

Tuguegarao–Lal-lo Power Quality and Load Growth Mar 2023

230 kV TL Substation:
▪ Lal-lo 230 kV SS, 2x100 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Transformers, 6-230 kV PCB,
ERC-approved 8-69 kV PCB
▪ Tuguegarao 230 kV SS, 3-230 kV PCB.
Transmission Line:
▪ Tuguegarao–Lal-lo 230 kV TL, ST-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 64 km.
Project Cost: 2,082 Million Pesos
Location: Cagayan

Ambuklao–Binga System Reliability Dec 2023

230 kV TL Upgrading Substation:
▪ Ambuklao 230 kV SS, 7-230 kV PCB
ERC-approved Transmission Line:
▪ Ambuklao–Binga 230 kV TL, ST/SP-DC, 2-410mm2 TACSR, 11 km.
Project Cost: 1,021 Million Pesos
Location: Benguet

Binga–San Manuel System Reliability Stage 1

230 kV TL Stage 1 & 2 Substation: Feb 2024
▪ San Manuel 230 kV SS, 2-230 kV PCB
ERC-approved ▪ Binga 230 kV SS, 50 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Transformer, 14-230 kV PCB, 2- Stage 2
69 kV PCB Jul 2023
Transmission Line:
▪ Binga–San Manuel 230 kV TL, ST-DC, 2-410 mm2 TACSR, 40 km.
Project Cost: 3,633 Million Pesos
Location: Benguet

Santiago–Magat 230 kV Generation Entry Oct 2024

Transmission Substation:
Line Reconductoring ▪ Santiago 230 kV SS, 3-230 kV PCB
Project ▪ Magat 230 kV SS, 6-230 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Santiago–Magat 230 kV TL, ST-DC, 1-410 mm2 STACIR, 14.47 km
Project Cost: 873 Million Pesos
Location: Isabela

Taguig–Taytay System Reliability Dec 2024

230 kV TL Substation:
▪ Taytay 230 kV SS Expansion, 6-230 kV PCB
Filed to ERC Transmission Line:
▪ Taguig–Taytay 230 kV TL, SP-DC, 2-610 mm2 TACSR/AS, 10 km.

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 TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Components ETC
Project Cost: 3,256 Million Pesos
Location: Rizal, Metro Manila

115 kV San Jose–Angat System Reliability Jul 2022

115 kV Line Upgrading Substation:
▪ San Jose 115 kV SS, 2-115 kV PCB
ERC-approved Transmission Line:
▪ San Jose-Angat 115 kV Tl, ST-DC, 2-795 MCM ACSR, 18 km.
Project Cost: 307 Million Pesos
Location: Bulacan

69 kV Clark–Mabiga Load Growth Jul 2023

69 kV TL Substation:
▪ Clark 230 kV SS (Expansion), 1x300 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Transformer, 1-
ERC-approved 230 kV PCBand 3-69 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Clark-Mabiga 69 kV TL, 1-410mm2 TACSR/AS, SP-DC, 6 km.
Project Cost: 549 Million Pesos
Location: Pampanga

Nagsaag–Tumana Load Growth Sep 2023

69 kV TL Transmission Line:
▪ Nagsaag–Tumana 69 kV TL, 69 kV, ST/SP-DC1, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 23 km.
Filed to ERC Project Cost: 588 Million Pesos
Location: Pangasinan

Eastern Albay System Reliability Dec 2023

69 kV Line Stage 2 Substation:
▪ Sto. Domingo SS, 1-69 kV PCB
ERC-approved Transmission Line:
▪ Sto. Domingo–Tabaco 69 kV TL, ST-SC, 1-336.4 MCM ACSR, 18 km.
Project Cost: 382 Million Pesos
Location: Albay

Concepcion–Sta. Ignacia Load Growth Phase 1

69 kV TL Transmission Line: Jun 2023
▪ Concepcion–Sta. Ignacia 69 kV TL, 69 kV, SP-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 33 km.
Filed to ERC Project Cost: 896 Million Pesos Phase 2
Location: Tarlac Dec 2024

Daraga–Bitano Load Growth Dec 2024

69 kV TL Substation:
▪ Daraga 69 kV SS, 2-69 kV PCB
Filed to ERC Transmission Line:
▪ Daraga–Bitano 69 kV TL, SP-SC, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 6 km
Project Cost: 201 Million Pesos
Location: Albay

La Trinidad–Calot System Reliability Dec 2024

69 kV TL Substation:
▪ La Trinidad 69 kV S/Y Expansion, 1-69 kV PCB
ERC-approved Transmission Line:
▪ La Trinidad–Calot 69 kV TL, ST/SP-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR/AS, 21 km
▪ 69 kV Line Tapping Points, 5-72.5 kV, 3-way Air Break Switch.
Project Cost: 410 Million Pesos
Location: Benguet

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Voltage Project Name Project Components ETC
Tuguegarao–Enrile Load Growth Oct 2025
69 kV TL Substation:
▪ Tuguegarao 69 kV SS, 2-69 kV PCB
Filed to ERC Transmission Line:
▪ Tuguegarao–Enrile 69 kV TL, 1-795 MCM ACSR, SP-SC, 30 km.
Project Cost: 734 Million Pesos
Location: Tuguegarao

SUBSTATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Components ETC
500kV Pagbilao 500 kV SS Generation Entry Jun 2022
Substation:
ERC-approved ▪ Pagbilao 500 kV SS, 3x1,000 MVA, 500/230 kV Transformers, 8-500 kV PCB,
and 11-230 kV PCB
▪ Tayabas 500 kV SS Expansion, 3-500 kV PCB and 1-230 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Swinging of Naga–Tayabas EHV Line at Tayabas 500 kV SS ST/SP-DC, 4-795
MCM ACSR, 0.5 km
▪ Naga–Tayabas Line Extension to Pagbilao 500 kV SS, 500 kV, ST-DC, 4-795
MCM ACSR, 0.5 km
▪ Pagbilao–Tayabas Line Extension to Pagbilao 500 kV SS, 230 kV, ST-DC, 4-
795 MCM ACSR, 2.75 km; Pagbilao–Tayabas connection to Naga-Tayabas,
230 kV, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 2.75 km.
Project Cost: 4,016 Million Pesos
Location: Quezon

Tuy 500/230 kV SS Generation Entry Jun 2023

(Stage 1) Substation:
▪ Tuy SS, 1x100 MVA,500/230-69 kV Transformer,12-230 kV PCB, 3-69 kV PCB,
Filed to ERC ▪ Dasmariñas SS Expansion, 2-230 kV PCB
▪ Sta. Rita Switchyard Expansion, Line Protection and Communication System
▪ Calaca SS, Replacement of Current Transformers and Busworks
Transmission Line:
▪ Tuy–Silang (initially 230 kV-energized), 500 kV, ST-DC, 4-410 mm2 TACSR,
40 km,
▪ Silang–Dasmariñas, 230 kV, ST-DC, 4-410 mm2 TACSR/AS, 8.6 km
▪ Sta. Rita 230 kV Line Extension, 230 kV, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR/AS, 10 km.
▪ Calatagan/Nasugbu Line Extension, 69 kV, SP-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR/AS, 3.5
km.
Project Cost: 8,164 Million Pesos
Location: Batangas, Cavite

Taguig 500 kV SS Load Growth Feb 2024

Substation:
ERC-approved ▪ Taguig 500 kV SS, 2x1,000 MVA, 500/230-13.8 kV Transformers, 1x90
MVAR, 500 kV Shunt Reactor, 3x100 MVAR, 230 kV Capacitor, 8-500 kV PCB
(GIS), 10-230 kV PCB (GIS)
Transmission Line:
▪ Taguig Cut-in to San Jose–Tayabas 500 kV TL, 500 kV, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM
ACSR/AS, 37 km
▪ Taguig bus-in to Muntinlupa–Paco 230 kV TL, 230 kV, SP-DC1, 2-410 mm2
TACSR/AS, 2x2.4 km
Project Cost: 9,529 Million Pesos
Location: Taguig

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Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Components ETC
Marilao 500 kV SS Load Growth Phase 1
Substation: Jun 2023
Filed to ERC ▪ Marilao 500 kV SS, 2x1,000 MVA, 500/230-13.8 kV Transformers, 16-500 kV
PCB, 12-230 kV PCB, 2x90 MVAR, 500 kV Line Reaactor, 2x100 MVAR Shunt Phase 2
Capacitor Sep 2024
Transmission Line:
▪ Nagsaag–San Jose 500 kV Line Extension to Marilao 500 kV SS, ST-DC, 4-795
MCM ACSR/AS, 8.7 km
▪ Marilao Bus-in to Hermosa–San Jose 500 kV Line, ST-DC, 4-410mm2
TACSR/AS, 1.5 km
▪ Marilao–Duhat 230 kV TL, SP-DC, 2-795 MCM ACSR/AS, 3.2 km
▪ Navotas Line Extension to Marilao 230 kV TL, SP-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR/AS,
3.6 km
Project Cost: 6,060 Million Pesos
Location: Bulacan

Pinamucan 500 kV SS Generation Entry Dec 2024

Substation:
Filed to ERC ▪ Pinamucan 500 kV SS, 2x1,000 MVA, 500/230 kV Transformers, 12-500 kV
PCB
▪ Pinamucan 230 kV SS, 2x100 MVA 230/69 kV Transformers, 10-230 kV
PCB, 4-69 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Pinamucan 500 kV bus-in TL, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 1 km
▪ Pinamucan–Taysan 69 kV TL, SP-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 10 km
Project Cost: 4,117 Million Pesos
Location: Batangas

Palauig 500 kV SS Generation Enry Dec 2025

Substation:
▪ Palauig 500 kV SS, 2x1000 MVA, 500/230 kV Power Transformers and
accessories, 16-500 kV PCBs and associated equipment, 10-230 kV PCBs and
associated equipment.
▪ Botolan 230 kV SS Expansion, 2-230 kV PCBs and associated equipment.
Transmission Line:
▪ Palauig ‘bus-in’ along Castillejos–Bolo 500 kV Transmission Line, ST-DC, 4-
410 mm2 TACSR, 2x1 km.
▪ Botolan–Palauig 230 kV Transmission Line, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 18.3
km
Project Cost: 9,672 Million Pesos
Location: Zambales

230 kV Antipolo 230 kV SS Load Growth Jun 2022

Substation:
ERC-approved ▪ Antipolo 230 kV SS, 12-230 kV PCB, 2x100 MVAR 230 kV Capacitor
Transmission Line:
▪ Bus-in point along San Jose–Taytay 230 kV TL, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 2-
0.75 km.
Project Cost: 1,153 Million Pesos
Location: Rizal

Tiwi SS Upgrading System Reliability Dec 2022

Substation:
ERC-approved ▪ Tiwi A 230 kV SS, 4-230 kV PCB
▪ Tiwi C 230 kV SS, 1x50 MVA, 230/69-13.8 kV Transformer, 12-230 kV PCB
and 3-69 kV PCB

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 SUBSTATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Components ETC
Transmission Line:
▪ Daraga/Naga–Tiwi C Line Extension 230 kV TL, ST-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR/AS,
0.7 km
▪ Tiwi A–Tiwi C Line Extension 230 kV TL, ST-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR/AS, 0.3 km
▪ Malinao/Ligao–Tiwi C Line Extension 69 kV, SP-SC, 1-336.4 MCM ACSR/AS,
1.5 km
Project Cost: 1,467 Million Pesos
Location: Albay

Malaya 230 kV Generation Entry Dec 2022

Collector Station Substation:
▪ Malaya 230 kV SS, 3-230 kV PCB
▪ Malaya 230 kV Collector Station, 17-230 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Bus-in connection along Malaya–Lumban SS 230 kV TL, 2-2500 mm2 XLPE,
1 km.
Project Cost: 1,218 Million Pesos
Location: Rizal

North Luzon 230 kV System Reliability Apr 2023

SS Upgrading Stage 1:

ERC-approved Substation:
▪ Bauang 230 kV SS (Replacement), 1x100 MVA 230/115/69-13.8 kV
Transformer, 7-230 kV PCB
▪ Gamu 230 kV SS, 1x100 MVA Transformer,10-230 kV PCB, 2-69 kV PCB
▪ Bayombong 230 kV SS, 1x100 MVA Transformer, 5-230 kV PCB, 3-69 kV
PCB
▪ Hermosa 69 kV SS, 10-69 kV PCB
▪ Malaya 230 kV SS (Expansion), 1x300 MVA, 230/115-13.8 kV Transformer,
9-230 kV PCB, 1-115 kV PCB
▪ Quezon 230 kV SS (Expansion), 3-230 kV PCB
▪ San Jose 230 kV SS (Expansion), 1x300 MVA, 230/115-13.8 kV
Transformer, 1-230 kV PCB, 7-115 kV PCB
▪ Doña Imelda SS, 1-115 kV PCB and neutral grounding transformer
Stage 2:
Substation:
Bacnotan 230 kV SS (Expansion), 1x100 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Transformer, 1-230
kV PCB, 6-69 kV PCB
▪ Balingueo 230 kV SS (Expansion), 1x100 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Transformer,
5-230 kV PCB, 4-69 kV PCB
▪ Labrador 230 kV Ss (Replacement), 1x100 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV
Transformer, 5-230 kV PCB, 2-69 kV PCB
▪ San Rafael 230 kV Ss (Expansion), 1x300 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Transformer,
1-230 kV PCB, 2-69 kV PCB
Project Cost: 5,778 Million Pesos
Location: La Union, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Bataan, Quezon, Occidental Mindoro,
Pangasinan, Bulacan

Pinili 230 kV SS Load Growth Sep 2023

Substation:
Filed to ERC ▪ Pinili 230 kV SS (New), 2x100 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Transformer, 10-230 kV
PCB, 8-69 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Pinili Bus-in to San Esteban–Laoag 230 kV TL, ST-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR/AS,
2x1.0 km
▪ Pinili–Currimao 69 kV TL, ST-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR/AS, 7.0 km

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 SUBSTATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Components ETC
Project Cost: 1,692 Million Pesos
Location: Ilocos Norte

South Luzon 230 kV Load Growth and System Reliability Dec 2023
SS Upgrading Stage 1:
Substation:
ERC-approved ▪ Las Piñas 230 kV SS, 1x300 MVA, 230/115 kV transformer
▪ Lumban 230 kV SS (Expansion), 1x100 MVA, 230/69-13.8 kV Transformer,
1-230 kV PCB; 2-69 kV PCB
▪ San Juan (Kalayaan) S/Y, 8-230 kV PCB
▪ Naga 230 kV SS (Replacement), 1x300 MVA, 230/69-13.8 kV Transformer,
1-230 kV PCB, 1-69 kV PCB
Stage 2:
Substation:
▪ Daraga 230 kV SS (Replacement), 1x100 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Transformer,
4-230 kV PCB, 2-69 kV PCB
▪ Gumaca 230 kV SS (Replacement), 1x100 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV
Transformer, 1-230 kV PCB, 3-69 kV PCB
▪ Labo 230 kV SS, Line terminations reconfiguration.
Project Cost: 2,175 Million Pesos
Location: Laguna, Batangas, Albay, Quezon, Camarines Norte

South Luzon 230 kV Load Growth Dec 2023

SS Upgrading 2 Substation:
▪ Lumban 230 kV SS (Replacement), 1x100 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Transformer,
Filed to ERC 1-69 kV PCB
▪ Gumaca 230 kV SS (Replacement), 1x100 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Transformer;
1-69 kV PCB
▪ Tuy 230 kV SS, 1x300 MVA, 230/69-13.8 kV Transformer, 2-230 kV PCB, 3-
69 kV PCB
▪ Calaca 230 kV SS (Replacement), 2x300 MVA, 230/69-13.8 kV Transformer;
2-230 kV PCB, 8-69 kV PCB
▪ Labo 230 kV SS (Replacement), 1x100 MVA, 230/69-13.8 kV Transformer; 1-
69 kV PCB
▪ Daraga 230 kV SS (Replacement); 4-230 kV PCB
▪ Taytay 230 kV SS, 3x100 MVAR, 230 kV Capacitor, 3-230 kV PCB
▪ Quezon 230 kV SS, 1x100 MVAR, 230 kV Capacitor, 1-230 kV PCB
▪ Biñan 230 kV SS, 6-230 kV PCB, 6-115 kV PCB
▪ Dasmariñas 115 kV SS, 11-115 kV PCB
▪ Naga 69 kV SS, 2-69 kV PCB
▪ Muntinlupa 115 kV SS, 10-115 kV PCB
▪ Doña Imelda 115 kV SS, 10-115 kV PCB (GIS) , 2-115 kV PCB
▪ Bay 69 kV SS, 2-69 kV PCB
Project Cost: 5,775 Million Pesos
Location: Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Albay, Rizal and
Metro Manila

Navotas 230 kV Load Growth Feb 2024

Substation Substation:
▪ Navotas 230 kV SS, 2x300 MVA, 230/115-13.8 kV Transformers, 9-230
ERC-approved kV PCB (GIS) and 15-115 kV PCB (GIS)
Transmission Line:
▪ From Marilao–Quezon cut-in point to Navotas SS, 230 kV, ST/SP-DC, 4-
795 MCM ACSR/AS, 20 km
Project Cost: 3,486 Million Pesos
Location: Navotas

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 SUBSTATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Components ETC
Abuyog 230 kV SS Load Growth Apr 2024
Substation:
Filed to ERC ▪ Abuyog 230 kV SS, 2x100 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Transformer, 3x25 MVAR,
230 kV Shunt Capacitor, 3x25 MVAR, 230 kV Shunt Reactor, 12-230 kV PCB,
5-69 kV PCB
▪ Toblijon 230 kV Switching Station, 10-230 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Toblijon-Abuyog 230 kV TL, 2-795 MCM ACSR/AS, ST-DC, 25.4 km.
▪ Toblijon-Daraga 230 kV Bus-in TL, 2-795 MCM ACSR/AS, ST-DC, 0.86 km.
▪ Toblijon-BacMan 230 kV Bus-in TL, 1-795 MCM ACSR/AS, ST-DC, 0.86 km.
▪ Abuyog-Gubat 69 kV Line Extensions, 1-336.4 MCM ACSR, SP-SC, 0.20 km.
▪ Abuyog-Balogo 69 kV Line Extensions, 1-336.4 MCM ACSR, SP-SC, 0.20 km.
▪ Abuyog-Irosin-Bulan 69 kV Line Extensions, 1-336.4 MCM ACSR, SP-
SC, 1.14 km.
Project Cost: 3,326 Million Pesos
Location: Sorsogon

San Simon 230 kV SS Load Growth Phase 1

Substation: Dec 2022
Filed to ERC ▪ San Simon 230 kV SS, 2x300 MVA 230/69 kV Transformer, 2x100 MVAR 230
kV capacitor, 14-230 kV PCB, 10-69 kV PCB Phase 2
▪ Mexico 230 kV SS, 6-69 kV PCB Sep 2024
Transmission Line:
▪ San Simon cut-in connection to Hermosa–Duhat-Balintawak 230 kV Line, 2-
795 MCM ACSR/AS, SP-DC, 1.5 km.
▪ Mexico–STR 120D (Calumpit Line Segment) 69 kV Line, SP-SC, 1-410 mm2
TACSR/AS, 12.3 km
▪ STR 120D–PELCO 3 (Apalit Tap) 69 kV Line, SP-SC, 1-410 mm2 TACSR/AS,
2.52 km
▪ San Simon–SKK 69 kV Line, SP-SC, 1-410 mm2 TACSR/AS, 7.56 km
▪ San Simon–Melters 69 kV Line, SP-SC, 1-410 mm2 TACSR/AS, 4.75 km
▪ San Simon–Wan Chiong 69 kV Line, SP-SC, 1-795 MCM ACSR/AS, 6.8 km
Project Cost: 3,812 Million Pesos
Location: Pampanga

Tanauan 230 kV SS Load Growth Jan 2025

Substation:
Filed to ERC ▪ Tanauan 230 kV SS, 2x100 MVA, 230/69 kV Transformers, 8-230 kV PCB 4-
69 PCB
▪ Calamba 230 kV SS, 2-230 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Calamba–Tanauan 230 kV TL, ST/SP-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR/AS, 12 km.
Project Cost: 2,435 Million pesos
Location: Batangas

Porac 230 kV SS Load Growth Phase 1

Substation: Jun 2024
Filed to ERC ▪ Porac 230 kV SS, 2x300 MVA 230/69 kV Transformers, 3x100 MVAR, 230 kV
Shunt Capacitor, 13-230 kV PCB, 19-69 kV PCB Phase 2
▪ Hermosa 230 kV SS (Expansion), 2-230 kV PCB Dec 2025
▪ Clark 230 kV SS (Expansion), 2x100 MVAR, 230 kV Shunt Capacitor, 8-230
kV PCB
▪ Capas 230 kV SS (Expansion), 4-230 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Hermosa–Porac–Capas 230 kV TL, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 64 km.

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 SUBSTATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Components ETC
▪ Clark 230 kV TL Extension, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 5 km.
Project Cost: 6,384 Million Pesos
Location: Pampanga

Capas 230 kV SS Load Growth Dec 2025

Filed to ERC Substation:
▪ Capas 230 kV SS, 2x300 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Transformers, 3x100 MVAR
230 kV Shunt Capacitor; 11-230 kV PCB, 14-69 kV PCB;
▪ Concepcion 230 kV SS (Expansion), 4-230 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Concepcion–Capas 230 kV TL, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 15 km.
Project Cost: 2,605 Million Pesos
Location: Tarlac

Sampaloc 230 kV SS Load Growth Dec 2025

Substation:
Filed to ERC ▪ Sampaloc 230 kV SS, 2x100 MVA 230/69 kV Transformer, Control Room,
2x50 MVAR, 230 kV Shunt Capacitor, 12-230 kV PCB, 5-69 kV PCB

Transmission Line:
▪ Sampaloc Bus-in to Cabanatuan-Pantabangan and Nagsaag-Pantabangan
230 kV TL, ST-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR/AS, 2 km
▪ Sampaloc Cut-in to Cabanatuan-Pantabangan 69 kV TL, ST-DC, 1-336 MCM
ACSR/AS, 1 km
▪ Sampaloc–SAJELCO 69 kV TL, SP-SC, 1-410 mm2 TACSR/AS, 7 km.
Project Cost: 1,718 Million pesos
Location: Nueva Ecija

Pasay 230 kV SS Load Growth Dec 2025

Substation:
ERC-approved ▪ Pasay 230 kV SS, 9-230 kV PCB (GIS)
Transmission Line:
▪ Las Piñas–Pasay 230 kV TL, 230 kV Double Circuit Underground Cable,
2-2,500 mm2 XLPE (1-core), 9.0 km.
Project Cost: 12,871 Million Pesos
Location: Las Piñas, Pasay

Castillejos 230 kV SS Load Growth Dec 2025

Substation:
Filed to ERC ▪ Castillejos 230 kV SS, 2x100 MVA, 230/69 kV Transformer, 16-230 kV PCB,
4-69 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Hermosa–Castillejos 500 kV Line Extension, 4-410 mm2 TACSR/AS, ST-DC,
5.5 km
▪ Hanjin 230 kV Line Extension, 1-795 MCM ACSR, ST-DC, 7 km
▪ RP Energy 230 kV Line Extension, 2-795 MCM ACSR, ST-DC, 7 km
▪ Castillejos 69 kV Line Extension, 1-410 mm2 TACSR/AS, SP/ST-DC, 3km.
Project Cost: 3,068 Million Pesos
Location: Zambales

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 VOLTAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Components ETC
230 kV Luzon Voltage System Reliability Apr 2024
Improvement Project 3 Stage 1:
Substation:
ERC-approved ▪ Baler Load-End 69 kV SS, 3x2.5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor, 4-69 kV PCB
▪ Pantabangan Load-end 69 kV SS, 1x5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor, 1-69 kV
PCB
▪ Umingan Load-end 69 kV SS, 3x5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitor, 4-69 kV PCB
▪ Camiling Load-end 69 kV SS, 3x5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitor, 4-69 kV PCB
Stage 2:
Substation:
▪ San Esteban 230 kV SS, 2x25 MVAR, 230 kV Capacitor, 2-230 kV PCB
▪ Botolan 230 kV SS, 1x25 MVAR 230 kV Shunt Reactor 6-230 kV PCB, 3-
69 kV PCB
▪ Itogon Load-end 69 kV SS, 1x7.5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor, 1-69 kV PCB
▪ Antipolo 230 kV SS, 2x100 MVAR, 230 kV Capacitor, 2-230 kV PCB
▪ Bautista Load-end 69 kV SS, 3x5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitor, 4-69 kV PCB
Project Cost: 3,383 Million Pesos
Location: Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Ilocos Sur, Zambales,
Benguet

69kV Luzon Voltage System Reliability Apr 2024

Improvement 4 Stage 1:

ERC-approved Substation:
▪ Irosin 69 kV SS, 3x2.5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor, 4-69 kV PCB
▪ Lagonoy Load-end 69 kV SS, 3x5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor, 4-69 kV PCB
▪ Tanauan Load-end 69 kV SS, 3x5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor, 4-69 kV PCB
Stage 2:
Substation:
▪ Ligao Switching Station, 3x5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor, 4-69 kV PCB
▪ Iriga Load-end 69 kV SS, 2x5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor, 5-69 kV PCB
▪ Mabini Load-end 69 kV SS, 3x7.5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor, 4-69 kV PCB
▪ Cuenca Load-end 69 kV SS, 3x7.5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor, 5-69 kV PCB
▪ San Roque Load-end 69 kV SS, 3x7.5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor, 4-69 kV
PCB
▪ Taysan Load-end 69 kV SS, 3x5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor, 5-69 kV PCB
Project Cost: 3,122 Million Pesos
Location: Sorsogon, Camarines Sur, Batangas, Albay,

Luzon Voltage Load Growth Dec 2025

Improvement Project 5 Substation:
▪ Solana Load-end SS, 4x7.5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor; 5-69 kV PCB
Filed to ERC ▪ Bongabon Load-end SS, 4x5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor; 5-69 kV PCB
▪ Candelaria Load-end SS, 4x2.5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor; 5-69 kV PCB
▪ Bani Load-end SS, 4x5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor; 5-69 kV PCB
▪ San Fabian Load-end SS, 4x5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor; 5-69 kV PCB
▪ Aglipay Load-end SS, 4x5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor; 5-69 kV PCB
▪ Cauayan Load-end SS, 4x5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor; 5-69 kV PCB
▪ Ilagan Load-end SS, 4x2.5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor; 5-69 kV PCB
Project Cost: 2,599 Million Pesos
Location: North Luzon

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 Figure 8.1: North Luzon Transmission Outlook for 2025

Figure 8.2: Central Luzon Transmission Outlook for 2025

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 Figure 8.3: Metro Manila Transmission Outlook for 2025

Figure 8.4: South Luzon Transmission Outlook for 2025

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 Figure 8.5: Bicol Region Transmission Outlook for 2025

8.1.1 Western Luzon 500 kV Backbone (Stage 1)

The Western Luzon Backbone (Stage 1: Castillejos–Hermosa 500 kV Transmission Line Project)
involves the implementation of a 32 km double circuit 500 kV designed transmission line from
Castillejos to Hermosa. This facility will initially be energized at 230 kV voltage level and will connect
to the proposed Castillejos 230 kV Substation to accommodate the proposed VRE plants in
Zambales Area. This Castillejos–Hermosa 500 kV Line segment is part of the proposed long-term
plan for 500 kV backbone loop development from Bolo (Kadampat) down to Hermosa Substation.
Subic

Botolan Olongapo

500 kV Designed
CASTILLEJOS

New Hermosa

S
SAN MARCELINO SOLAR

Hanjin

8.1.2 Hermosa–San Jose 500 kV Transmission Line

The Hermosa–San Jose 500 kV Transmission Line Project accommodates the generation capacity
additions in Bataan and Zambales area. The Project will serve as a new 500 kV corridor for the bulk
power generation coming from the existing Limay CCPP, Petron RSFF, Subic Enron DPP, Mariveles
CFPP, and the programmed generation capacity additions which include San Marcelino Solar Plant
and SMC CFPP. The Project involves the development of a new Hermosa 500 kV Substation and
construction of a 500 kV transmission line from the new Hermosa 500 kV Substation up to the San

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 Jose 500 kV Substation. The old Hermosa 230 kV Substation will transfer power through the
construction of a 230 kV Tie Line to the new Hermosa 500 kV Substation. Shunt Reactors, Line
Reactor and Capacitor will also be installed for system voltage regulation during off-peak and peak
conditions.

MALOLOS NAGSAAG

0.5 km

NEW
HERMOSA TIE LINE SAN JOSE
HERMOSA
2 x 1000 MVA

4 x 750 MVA
82.41 km

TAGUIG/
TAYABAS

TAYABAS
8.1.3 Mariveles–Hermosa 500 kV Transmission Line
SAN JOSE
The Mariveles–Hermosa 500 kV Transmission Line
Project allows the connection of incoming
generations in Bataan Peninsula which include
2x668 MW GN Power Dinginin CFPP and 8x150 MW
SMC Consolidated Power Corporation CFPP. While NEW HERMOSA
the Bataan 230 kV Grid Reinforcement Project can
increase the capacity of the existing 230 kV corridor
in the area, the huge generation capacity addition 2 x 1000 MVA

cannot be accommodated unless a new OLD HERMOSA

transmission highway is developed. The Project

49.2 km

involves the development of a new Mariveles 500 kV

Substation and construction of a 500 kV TIE LINE

transmission line backbone from the new Mariveles

500 kV Substation to Hermosa 500 kV Substation. MARIVELES

This new backbone will form part of the loop from

3.28 km

Hermosa to Mariveles then to Cavite/Metro Manila

upon completion of the future submarine cable. GN POWER

8.1.4 Bataan–Cavite Transmission Line Feasibility

Study
The feasibility study for Bataan–Cavite Transmission line aims to establish the most feasible
submarine cable link between Bataan and Cavite as part of the long-term plan to form a backbone
loop system. This undertaking is in relation to several power plant projects being proposed in the
Luzon Grid particularly in the province of Bataan.

The project involves system studies for the establishment of the appropriate cable capacity based
on the available technologies and the conduct of surveys for both submarine and overhead portions
of the Bataan–Cavite Transmission Line.

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8.1.5 Pagbilao–Tayabas 500 kV Transmission Line
The Pagbilao–Tayabas 500 kV 2 x 600 MW
QPPL SBPL
Transmission Line Project 460 MW
C
500 MW

accommodates further generation C C

ATIMONAN

capacity additions in the Quezon QPPL

province and provides additional

reliability in the Luzon 500 kV Grid.
The proposed 1,200 MW Atimonan
CFPP which will connect to Pagbilao
SAN JOSE/
Substation is the next major TAGUIG
2.75 km
generation addition in the area that 4 x 600 MVA
3x1000 MVA

triggered this project. The project is

needed to establish a by-pass line to DASMARIÑAS TAYABAS 0.5 km 500 kV Designed

NEW PAGBILAO
Tayabas Substation such that the ILIJAN
NAGA

Pagbilao 500 kV Substation will PAGBILAO EWCL

already become part of the backbone

C C C C
loop. This will avoid the critical 2 x 367.5 MW 420 MW 2 x 200 MW 1 x 250 MW

concentration of more than 3,500 MW

power generation at Tayabas 500 kV Substation and will address the high fault level issue at Tayabas
230 kV Substation. The project involves the expansion of the Pagbilao 500 kV Substation and
construction of the 500 kV Line from Pagbilao Substation to Tayabas Substation.

8.1.6 Western Luzon 500 kV Backbone (Stage 2)

This Western 500 kV Backbone (Stage 2)
Project will complete the reinforcement of BOLO HERMOSA
the western transmission corridor presently
consisting of a single-circuit line from
Labrador down to Botolan to Hanjin then to
Olongapo. The long-term development plan
considers providing a higher level of
CASTILLEJOS
reliability up to N-2 contingency for the 500
2x1000 MVA

kV backbone system of the Luzon Grid. It

should be noted that the existing double-
circuit 500 kV transmission line from Bolo to
Nagsaag to San Jose is on common tower
structures and that toppling of a tower due to typhoon would result in a simultaneous outage of two
circuits, which will completely disrupt the power flow in the 500 kV transmission corridor. Such a
scenario results in grid congestion due to the required curtailment to the baseload coal-fired power
plants in northern Luzon. The capacity expansion of Masinloc CFPP and the entry of other new plants
in the area would further highlight the critical role of the existing 500 kV backbone in ensuring the
security of supply, thus, the need to reinforce the transmission network by developing the Western
500 kV transmission backbone. This project involves the construction of a 174 km double circuit 500
kV line from Bolo 500 kV Substation to Castillejos. It involves the implementation of the Castillejos
500 kV Substation which could help support any future bulk generation development in the area. This
Stage 2 project involving relatively long transmission lines will be divided into two segments from
Castillejos to Masinloc and Masinloc to Bolo.

8.1.7 San Manuel–Nagsaag 230 kV Transmission Line Project

The project aims to address the overloading of the San Manuel–Nagsaag 230 kV tie line,
Pantabangan–Cabanatuan 230 kV Line, and the Nagsaag 500/230 kV transformer. During Maximum
North condition and the hydro plants are maximized, outage of the San Manuel–Nagsaag 230 kV tie
line will result in the overloading of the single circuit Pantabangan–Cabanatuan 230 kV line.
Conversely, the outage of the Pantabangan–Cabanatuan 230 kV line will result in the overloading of
the San Manuel–Nagsaag 230 kV tie line. Furthermore, during Maximum South condition and the

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 hydro plants are minimized or BINGA
completely not operating, the San 400 MW
Manuel 500/230 kV transformer will NAGSAAG
serve as a drawdown substation in SAN ROQUE

1x600 MVA
central Luzon. The outage of one 0.8 km
circuit of the Nagsaag–San Jose
500 kV line will result in the SAN MANUEL

overloading of the 1x600 Nagsaag

500/230 kV transformer. The project
0.6 km
involves the installation of an
PANTABANGAN CASECNAN
additional 600 MVA 500/230-13.8
kV transformer at Nagsaag EHV
Substation and construction of the CONCEPCION
new San Manuel–Nagsaag 230 kV 100 MW 180 MW
Tie-Line. CABANATUAN

MEXICO

8.1.8 Relocation of Steel Poles along Hermosa–Duhat 230 kV Transmission Line

This undertaking is in connection to the road widening project along Jose Abad Santos Avenue in
San Fernando, Pampanga which left several steel poles in the middle of the road. The proposed
relocation will eliminate the danger brought about by the remaining steel pole structures as well as
to prevent accidents that will cause power interruption to the Hermosa–Duhat 230 kV Line. The
project involves the relocation of 18 steel pole structures along the road Right-of-Way (ROW) limit of
the DPWH in San Fernando–Gapan–Olongapo National Road, San Fernando City. This will be
implemented through re-routing of the affected line using new steel pole structures.

HERMOSA DUHAT

20 Steel Poles

T/L Along Jose Abad

Santos Avenue

8.1.9 Tuguegarao–Lal-lo 230 kV Transmission Line

The Tuguegarao–Lal-lo 230 kV Transmission Line project addresses the imminent overloading of
the Tuguegarao–Magapit 69 kV Line Cagelco 2
due to the forecasted load growth in Lucban

the northern part of Cagayan TUGUEGARAO

Province. It also aims to improve the Cagelco 2

Cagelco 1 Magapit
power quality and reliability of supply Alcala
Cagelco 2
1 x 40 MVA
in the area which is presently being Camalalniugan

served by a very long 69 kV line. This

Cagelco 2
project will also become an integral 1 x 50 MVA
NIA Amulung Sta. Ana/Ceza
NIA Magapit
part of the development of the
Tabuk
Northern Luzon 230 kV loop which
will link the north-western and north- 1 x 100 MVA

eastern 230 kV backbone. The 2 x 100 MVA

project involves the construction of a 64 km
64 double-circuit 230 kV transmission
line from Tuguegarao to Lal-lo and
the development of Lal-lo 230/69 kV
LAL-LO (MAGAPIT)
Substation with a capacity of 2x100
MVA.

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8.1.10 Ambuklao–Binga 230 kV Transmission Line Upgrading
The Ambuklao–Binga 230 kV Transmission Line Upgrading project
upgrades the existing line to address its old age condition and also
to maintain the N-1 contingency provision taking into consideration
the repowering of Ambuklao HEPP and the proposed generation
capacity additions in the Cagayan Valley area. Thus, during
maximum generation of the power plants, this project will prevent
the overloading under N-1 contingency conditions, i.e, outage of
one 230 kV circuit. The project involves the construction of 11 km,
230 kV, double-circuit, steel tower transmission line to replace the
old Ambuklao–Binga 230 kV line which presently conveys the
generated power of Ambuklao and Magat HEPPs to the
transmission backbone of the Luzon Grid.

8.1.11 Binga–San Manuel 230 kV Transmission Line Stage 1 & 2

The Binga–San Manuel 230 kV Transmission Line
upgrading project aims to provide N-1 contingency
during the maximum dispatch of the generating
plants, particularly HEPPs, in north Luzon. The
existing line, as well as the power circuit breakers
at Binga Substation, which were
constructed/installed in 1956, have already
surpassed the economic life. Moreover, there are
developments in the power plants affecting the
power flow at Binga–San Manuel 230 kV line.
These include the repowering of Ambuklao HEPP
to a new capacity of 105 MW (previously at 75 MW
capacity) and the completion of Binga HEPP
expansion to an additional capacity of 25 MW, and
the other generation developments in Cagayan
Valley area. This project involves the construction
of a new 40 km double circuit Binga–San Manuel
230 kV transmission line using a new right-of-way,
including the installation of switching facilities at
Binga and San Manuel Substations.

8.1.12 Santiago–Magat 230 kV Transmission Line Reconductoring Project

The Santiago–Magat 230 kV Transmission Line
Reconductoring Project aims to upgrade the existing
Santiago–Magat 230 kV Transmission Line to
accommodate new generation plants that will be
connected in Magat such as the ±20 MW Magat
BESS, 120 MW Alimit Hydro Plant and the 20 MW
Olilicon Hydro Plant.

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8.1.13 Taguig–Taytay 230 kV Transmission Line
The project will address the overloading of the Taguig–Paco 230 kV Line segment during the N-1
contingency event and under maximum south generation condition specifically with the incoming
generating plants in the provinces of Batangas and Quezon. This project will provide additional
outgoing circuits from the new Taguig 500/230 kV Substation. With the link from Taguig to Taytay,
the decongestion of the San Jose EHV Substation will become more effective and the utilization of
the new substation in
Taguig will be
optimized. This project San Jose

4 x 750 MVA
will form part of the 230
kV transmission loop
surrounding Laguna Paco Doña Imelda

Lake as it involves the

construction of a 10 km Muntinlupa Quezon
Antipolo

double circuit 230 kV

line from Taguig to
Taytay Substation. The Taguig

Taytay Substation will

be expanded for up to
two bays to allow the Biñan

termination of the
Taytay
Taguig–Taytay 230 kV
Line.

Tayabas

8.1.14 San Jose–Angat 115

kV Line Upgrading
The San Jose–Angat 115 kV Line
Upgrading Project ensures the reliability of RCC NORZAGARAY

the existing 115 kV transmission lines

connecting Angat HEPP to the Luzon Grid.
SAN JOSE
The San Jose–Angat Lines 1 and 2 were 18.0 km
built in 1967 while Line 3 (wood pole) was
built in 1960. The 300 MVA capacity per
circuit of the project would be sufficient to H
provide N-1 contingency during the ANGAT HEP
maximum dispatch of the 246 MW Angat
HEPP. If not implemented, transmission
constraints could be experienced when
there is an outage in Line 3. Furthermore,
this project will eliminate the T-connection
of existing industrial customers along the H
RCC BULACAN HOLCIM
existing San Jose–Angat 115 kV Lines. The TRANS ASIA
project involves the construction of a new
18 km 115 kV double-circuit line with a higher ampacity. It will utilize the existing right-of-way of
San Jose–Angat Line 3. The existing industrial customers that were previously T-connected will
utilize the existing Lines 1 and 2 and will radially source its power requirement to San Jose 115 kV
Substation.

8.1.15 Clark–Mabiga 69 kV Transmission Line

The Clark–Mabiga 69 kV Line Project provides transmission capacity reinforcement to the Mexico–
Clark 69 kV Line which is serving PRESCO, PELCO I, PELCO II, Angeles Electric Corporation
(AEC), Quanta Paper Corporation, and Clark Electric Development Corporation (CEDC). This will
address the load growth in the area of Angeles and Mabalacat together with the new industries in
Clark Freeport Zone and improve the power quality of supply in the area. The project involves the
installation of a new transformer at Clark 230 Substation and the construction of a 69 kV line from
the Clark Substation up to the area of Mabiga in Pampanga.

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 CEDC KALAW
N.O
CEDC INGASCO

CLARK

6 km N.C N.O
AEC
1 x 300 MVA PETERSVILLE

CEDC IE-5

CEDC YOKOHAMA

1 x 100 MVA

8.1.16 Nagsaag–Tumana 69 kV Transmission Line

The Nagsaag–Tumana 69 kV NAGSAAG
SUBSTATION
Transmission Line Project caters to the
growing demand in Pangasinan. The
existing Nagsaag–Umingan 69 kV
Transmission Line which delivers power PANELCO III
URDANETA
NEW
to the loads of Pangasinan III Electric
Cooperative (PANELCO III) and Central 23 km

Pangasinan Electric Cooperative ROSALES ICE

PLANT
PANELCO III
ROSALES

(CENPELCO) will already be

overloaded. The Nagsaag–Tumana 69
CENPELCO PANELCO III

kV Transmission Line Project involves BAYAMBANG NC NC UMINGAN

the construction of a new 69 kV NO

STR No. 215

transmissionline from Nagsaag CENPELCO PANELCO III PANELCO III PANELCO III

Substation going to the area of Tumana BAUTISTA CARMEN BARANGOBONG TAYUG

in Rosales, Pangasinan. The new transmission line will unload the Nagsaag–Umingan 69 kV
Transmission Line by catering the loads of PANELCO III Urdaneta and Carmen, and CENPELCO
Bautista and Bayambang.

8.1.17 Eastern Albay 69 kV Transmission Line Stage 2

The Eastern Albay 69 kV Line Project provides a more reliable transmission corridor in the eastern
coast of Albay to serve the increasing eco-tourism developments in the area which include the
Misibis Resort, Estate and Spa in
TIWI Substation
Cagraray Island. The Eastern Albay
69 kV Line Project is divided into two
1 x 300 MVA

stages. Stage 1 includes the

development of the Sto. Domingo
Load-End Substation with a 10 MVA, TABACO
69/13.8 kV transformer and the single- PAWA ADS

circuit Daraga–Sto. Domingo 69 kV 18 KM

Transmission Line which will be 21 km
long and composed 1-336.4 MCM STO. DOMINGO
ACSR/AS conductor. Stage 2 LOAD-END
meanwhile includes the development LIGAO
SWITCHING
of the single-circuit Sto. Domingo-
Tabaco 69 kV Line which will be 18 km
LIGAO DARAGA
long and composed of 1-336.4 MCM
ACSR/AS conductor.

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 BUS - TIE
8.1.18 Concepcion–Sta. Ignacia 69 kV Transmission Line CONCEPCION
LA TRINIDAD

SUBSTATION

The Concepcion–Sta. Ignacia 69 kV Transmission Line

Project caters to the growing demand in Tarlac Area. The 7.02 km AIR BREAK

existing Concepcion–Camiling 69 kV Transmission Line SWITCH

PETRO SOLAR

which delivers power to the loads of Tarlac I Electric 27.00 km 16.02 km

Cooperative, Inc. (TARELCO I) will already be overloaded. SANITARY

CAMP AIR BREAK
TARELCO I
GERONA

The Concepcion–Sta. Ignacia 69 kV Transmission Line 0.99 km

NC
SWITCH

21 km
7.90 km

Project involves the construction of a new double circuit 69 TARELCO I 2.07 km

kV transmission line from Concepcion Substation up to VICTORIA

IRISAN
AIR BREAK

Camiling, Tarlac. It will unload the existing Concepcion– SWITCH

14.30 km

NC TARELCO I

Paniqui 69 kV Transmission Line by catering the loads of NO

STA. IGNACIA

TARELCO Sta. Ignacia, Camiling, Mayantoc, Paniqui, HEDCOR

NC
ASIN
5.40 km
AIR BREAK
SWITCH

Anao and Moncada. 16.80 km

2.61 km
TARELCO I
CAMILING

TARELCO I
PANIQUI
10.27 km

TARELCO I
H MONCADA

8.1.19 Daraga–Bitano 69 kV Transmission Line HEDCOR

AMPOHAW

The Daraga–Bitano 69 kV Transmission Line Project aims

to cater the load growth of Albay Power and Energy Corporation (APEC) and other directly
connected industrial and commercial loads in Albay Province. The project will relieve the
anticipated overloading of the existing Daraga–Washington 69 kV Transmission Line. The project
involves the development of a new single circuit, 6 km 1-795 MCM ACSR 69 kV Transmission Line
from Daraga 69 kV Substation to Bitano Load-End (LE) of APEC.

DARAGA
SUBSTATION
BITANO LE
100 MVA 3.7 km 1.35 km 0.89 km 0.89 km
230/69 kV
Transformer 0.06 km 0.1 km 0.045 km
N.O.

WASHINGTON ELVI PMC

1-795 MCM, 6 km

8.1.20 La Trinidad–Calot 69 kV Transmission Line

The La Trinidad–Calot 69 kV Transmission Line Project improves the reliability and increases the
transfer capacity of the 69 kV transmission line serving loads of Benguet Electric
Cooperative (BENECO) Lamut, BENECO Sanitary Camp, BENECO Irisan, and power generations
from HEDCOR Asin and HEDCOR Ampohaw. The project involves the construction of a 21 km, 69
kV, double-circuit, steel tower/steel pole transmission line from La Trinidad Substation to Calot,
Sablan, Benguet. It also involves the expansion of the 69 kV switchyard for the termination of the
new La Trinidad-Calot 69 kV transmission line.

8.1.21 Tuguegarao–Enrile 69 kV Transmission Line

The Tuguegarao–Enrile 69 kV Transmission Line Project provides additional transfer capacity to
address the load growth of Cagayan 1 Electric Cooperative, Inc (CAGELCO I) and Kalinga-Apayao
Electric Cooperative, Inc. (KAELCO). The project will relieve the anticipated overloading of the
existing Tuguegarao–Tabuk 69 kV Line. The project will involve the development of a new single
circuit, 15 km 1-795 MCM ACSR 69 kV transmission line that will initially tap to the Tuguegarao–
Cabagan 69 kV line. Ultimately, this will be terminated to Tuguegarao 69 kV Substation through
the development of an additional 15 km 1-795 MCM ACSR 69 kV transmission line.

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 Piat Solana

Enrile Carig

TUGUEGARAO
NC NO

30 km

Tabuk

Cabagan

8.1.22 Pagbilao 500 kV Substation

The Pagbilao 500 kV Substation Project accommodates the connection of incoming power plants
in Quezon Province which include the 420 MW Pagbilao Coal-Fired Power Plant (CFPP)
Expansion, 500 MW San Buenaventura Power Ltd. Co. (SBPL) Coal-Fired Power Plant and 600
MW Energy World Corporation (EWC) QPPL
460 MW
SBPL
500 MW

Combined-Cycle Power Plant. The C C

Pagbilao EHV Substation Project will
QPPL
address the overloading of Tayabas
500/230 kV transformers and the fault
level issue at Tayabas 230 kV
Substation. The Project involves the
development of Pagbilao 500 kV SAN JOSE/
TAGUIG
substation and expansion of the 2.75 km

Tayabas 500 kV Substation. It will be DASMARIÑAS

4 x 600 MVA
3x1000 MVA

NEW PAGBILAO
connected bus-in to the grid through ILIJAN

Naga-Tayabas 230 kV Line. The 17 km TAYABAS 0.5 km 500 kV Designed

segment of the Naga–Tayabas 230 kV NAGA

PAGBILAO EWCL
Line will be energized at 500 kV level to
accommodate the connection of the
C C C C
Project. 2 x 367.5 MW 420 MW 2 x 200 MW 1 x 250 MW

8.1.23 Tuy 500/230 kV Substation Project (Stage 1)

The Tuy 500 kV Substation (Stage 1)
accommodates the connection of the 2x350 MW
SRPGC Coal Plant and allows full dispatch of bulk DASMARIÑAS
generation capacity additions in Batangas. The
230 kV Designed

8.6 km

generation capacity additions will turn Calaca

Substation into a merging point of more than 2,000
MW of power generation. The existing outgoing 230
kV lines going to Dasmariñas and Biñan would not
500 kV Designed

10 km
40 km

be enough to accommodate the full dispatch of the

plants considering the single outage contingency NEW CALACA CALACA
criterion.
100 MVA
100 MVA

The Tuy 500 kV Substation (Stage 1) Project

involves the development of Tuy 500 kV Substation
STA RITA
which will initially involve 230 kV facilities only. The N.O.

project will also involve the development of Tuy– NASUGBU

CALATAGAN

Dasmariñas 500 kV designed transmission line but

will be initially energized at 230 kV. Furthermore, a new 100 MVA, 230/69-13.8 kV Power
Transformer will be installed to provide N-1 contingency to the existing 100 MVA Power
Transformer at Calaca Substation.

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8.1.24 Taguig 500 kV Substation
The Taguig 500 kV Substation provides another 500/230 kV drawdown substation to decongest
San Jose EHV Substation and provide a higher level of reliability to the 500 kV system of the Luzon
Grid. The Project will also address the criticality of the existing 230 kV single-circuit line from
Quezon to Muntinlupa during N-1 contingency and will address the severe low voltage of the Metro
Manila 230 kV Substations due to the single-circuit configuration and heavy loading condition of
the Quezon–Muntinlupa 230 kV Line. This is one of NGCP’s major transmission network
developments for Metro Manila to ensure that the power requirements of the country’s load center
will be adequately and reliably served in the long term. The implementation of the Taguig 500 kV
Substation will improve the
reliability of the transmission
network by providing direct power San Jose

4 x 750 MVA
injection within Metro Manila
through the Muntinlupa–Paco 230 Paco Doña Imelda

kV Transmission Line segment.

The Project also involves the Muntinlupa
Quezon
Antipolo

construction of a 500 kV supply

line that will be connected through
Taguig
cut-in along the existing San
Jose–Tayabas 500 kV Line. A
230 kV Line will also be Biñan
Taytay
constructed from Taguig
Substation and will be connected
through a bus-in scheme along
Muntinlupa–Paco 230 kV Line.
Tayabas

8.1.25 Marilao 500 kV Substation

The Marilao 500 kV Substation
provides another drawdown substation NAGSAAG

to support the increasing demand in

Metro Manila and will also address the
further increase in bulk power injection
to the 500 kV system coming from the 8.7 km

new power plants in the grid. The

XXX

XXX
project will also address the initial line 1.5 km

by-pass scheme at San Jose HERMOSA

SAN JOSE
Substation under the project
Hermosa–San Jose 500 kV MARILAO
2 x 1000 MVA
Transmission Line which is brought
about by the GIS expansion limitation
at San Jose 500 kV Substation. The
3.6 km 3.2 km
Project will reduce the criticality of the
ring-bus configured San Jose 500 kV
Substation as the Marilao Substation MARILAO
(DUHAT)
will now serve as the main node in the
grid. The project involves the
NAVOTAS
construction of Marilao 500 kV
Substation to serve as a new corridor
of generation supply in the northern region. It includes the bus-in of the new substation along the
Hermosa-San Jose 500 kV transmission line, transfer of Nagsaag 500 kV line from San Jose EHV
Substation to the new substation, and termination of 230 kV lines going to Duhat, Marilao, Navotas,
Quezon, and Hermosa Substations.

8.1.26 Pinamucan 500 kV Substation

The Pinamucan 500 kV Substation Project allows the connection of incoming bulk generation
capacities in Batangas City Area which are mostly LNG-fired power plants. This substation will also
serve as a new drawdown 230/69 kV drawdown substation for MERALCO and Batangas Electric

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 II Cooperative (BATELEC II) Dasmarinas
Tayabas
loads. The proposed 500 kV
Substation will connect to the 500
kV system through bus-in along
the Ilijan–Dasmariñas and Ilijan–
Tayabas 500 kV Lines.

2 x 1,000 MVA
2 x 100 MVA
In the long-term, this should be
followed by the development of a VIRES LNG Pinamukan
new 500 kV backbone to Tuy 500 500 MW
kV to increase the transmission
capacity for the outgoing circuits Batangas
and to form the southern 500 kV xxx

loop configuration.

RCBMI Taysan STA. MARIA &

8.1.27 Palauig 500 kV Substation ST. JOSEPH
The Palauig 500 kV Substation 2X600 MW
Ilijan
Project aims to accommodate the 1200 MW
connection of various power
plants in Western Luzon. Since Western Luzon is part of the identified Competitive Renewable
Energy Zone, the Palauig 500 kV Substation will serve as a collector substation and transmit this
bulk generation power to the load center. The proposed 500 kV Substation will bus-in along the
Castillejos–Bolo 500 kV Transmission Line.
In the long-term, this substation will be part of a new 500 kV backbone from Western Luzon to
Eastern Luzon and Metro Manila, thus further strengthening the reliability of the 500 kV backbone
of the country.

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8.1.28 Antipolo 230 kV Substation
The Antipolo 230 kV Substation
TAYTAY SAN JOSE
caters to the load growth in the
Sector 2 of MERALCO. With the
further increase in load, the
existing 230/115 kV substations in

0.75 km
4 x 300 MVA 4 x 750 MVA
Taytay and Doña Imelda become
heavily loaded and have been
losing already the provision for N- NEW ANTIPOLO
1 contingency and have space

2 x 300 MVA
constraints for further expansion.
This will expose the Metro Manila
loads to supply reliability risk as
well as power quality concerns
during system peak load conditions. The project involves the new 230 kV substation that will bus-
in along the existing ST-DC San Jose-Taytay 230 kV line with 4-794 MCM ACSR conductors.
Initially, the substation will also be installed with Capacitor for voltage support. To draw supply from
Antipolo, MERALCO will be installing 2x300 MVA 230/115 kV transformers and 115 kV Substation.
MERALCO will also put up line connections to their existing 115 kV network in the area.

8.1.29 Tiwi Substation Upgrading

The project upgrades the old and deteriorated
substation equipment at Tiwi A and C NAGA
DARAGA
Substations to improve the reliability of the
system. It will also augment the power
requirement of Malinao/Ligao LES by the
installation of additional power transformer at
Tiwi C Substation and will clearly identify 0.7 km
asset boundaries within the Tiwi Geothermal 0.3 km
TIWI C TIWI A
Power Plant Complex through the
construction of NGCP's own control facilities.
G G
The project involves the upgrading of 1 x 50 MVA

equipment at Tiwi A and C Substations and

installation of 50 MVA, 230/69-13.8 kV Power 1.5 km
Transformer at Tiwi C Substation. It also APRI
3 MVA

involves the diversion of the Daraga/Naga APEC

MALINAO

230 kV Line to Tiwi C Substation and Going to Tabaco and

extension of the Malinao/Ligao 69 kV Line Ligao

from Tiwi A to Tiwi C Substation.

8.1.30 Malaya 230 kV Collector Station

The Malaya 230 kV Collector Station
Project aims to accommodate the 300
MW Modular Diesel Plant of AC Energy
as well as the 300 MW PUAC Laguna
Bay 2 Solar Power Plant. Since the
existing Malaya 230 kV Substation has
insufficient space for expansion, the
Malaya 230 kV Collector Station will
serve as the connection point for all
generation plants in the area. The Malaya
230 kV Collector Station will bus-in along
the existing Malaya–Lumban 230 kV
Transmission Line.
8.1.31 North Luzon 230 kV Substation Upgrading Project
The North Luzon Substation Upgrading Project caters to the load growth and provides N-1
contingency to various substations in NGCP’s North Luzon Region, Bauang, Gamu, Bayombong,
Hermosa, Doña Imelda, Malaya, San Jose, Quezon, Balingueo, Bacnotan, Labrador, and San

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 Rafael Substations. The Project involves transformer installations, and replacement and
rearrangements of power circuit breakers to ensure reliability and flexibility of operations on the
concerned substations.

8.1.32 Pinili 230kV Substation

This Pinili 230 kV Substation will
replace the existing Currimao 115 kV SAN
Substation as it can no longer be ESTEBAN 1 km

PINILI LAOAG
expanded due to space constraints. 2x100 MVA

This project will accommodate the load 300 MVA 300 MVA

growth and provide N-1 contingency for

the loads of Ilocos Norte Electric 7 km 50 MVA 50 MVA

Cooperative (INEC), Ilocos Sur Electric CURRIMAO

SOLAR

Cooperative (ISECO) and Abra Electric PV

INEC
Cooperative (ABRECO). This will also INEC
INEC
BATAC
INEC
SAN NICOLAS
INEC
VENVI
INEC
LAOAG INEC
BURGOS
MARCOS

serve as a connection point for new CURRIMAO

renewable energy plants. The Pinili 5 MVA 5 MVA 10 MVA 15 MVA 20 MVA 10 MVA

115 kV Substation Project involves the

construction of a new 230/69 kV
substation and it will be connected
‘bus-in’ to the San Esteban–Laoag 230 kV line and will be arranged in a breaker-and-a-half
scheme. It involves the installation of 2x100 MVA, 230/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 10-230 kV
PCBs, 5-69 kV PCBs, and its associated equipment.

8.1.33 South Luzon 230 kV Substation Upgrading Project

The South Luzon Substation Upgrading Project caters to the load growth and provides N-1
contingency to various substations in NGCP’s South Luzon Region which include Las Piñas,
Lumban, Labo, Naga, Gumaca, and Daraga Substations. The Project involves transformer
installations, and replacement and rearrangements of power circuit breakers to ensure reliability
and flexibility of operations on the concerned substations.

8.1.34 South Luzon 230 kV Substation Upgrading Project 2

The South Luzon Substation Upgrading Project 2 caters to the load growth and provides N-1
contingency to various substations in NGCP’s South Luzon Region in Lumban, Gumaca, Tuy,
Labo, and Calaca Substations. The Project involves transformer installations to ensure the
adequacy of transformer capacity to serve the loads. Furthermore, capacitor installations in Quezon
and Taytay will be implemented to address power quality. Also, the Project involves the
replacement and installation of power circuit breakers in areas such as Biñan, Dasmariñas, Naga,
and Muntinlupa Substations to ensure reliability and flexibility of operations on the concerned
substations.

MARILAO QUEZON
8.1.35 Navotas 230 kV Substation
The Navotas 230 kV Substation caters to the
load growth in the Sector 1 of MERALCO and
serves as a connection point for power plants 20 km
DOÑA IMELDA

in the area such as the TMO and Millennium

Power Plants. With the further increase in load,
the existing 230/115 kV substations in Metro NAVOTAS
PACO

Manila become heavily loaded and have been

2 x 300 MVA

losing already the provision for N-1

contingency. This will expose the Metro Manila MUNTINLUPA

loads to supply reliability risk as well as power

quality concerns during system peak load conditions. The proposed Navotas 230 kV Substation
will be initially linked to the grid through cut-in connection along the existing Marilao–Quezon 230
kV Transmission Line and will ultimately terminate in the future Marilao 500 kV Substation. The
Project will be a Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substation due to the space constraints for an
outdoor substation.

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8.1.36 Abuyog 230 kV Substation
The Abuyog 230 kV Substation Project
establishes a 230 kV drawdown PILAR BALOGO
substation closer to the loads in DARAGA GUBAT

Sorsogon which will address the supply

reliability issues, meet the long-term 1x50 MVA VILLAHER
N.O.

projected demand and address the BACMAN

power quality issues at the load-end IROSIN BULAN

G
substations. Presently, the whole
province of Sorsogon is solely relying 2x55 MW

ABUYOG
on a single-circuit 69 kV line being 32 km
supplied from Daraga Substation which
is located in Albay. The proposed
Abuyog 230 kV Substation will connect 2x100 MVA
TOBLIJON
to a new switching station in Toblijon,
Sorsogon through a 25.4 km ST-DC, 2-
795 MCM ACSR transmission line. The switching station will bus-in along Daraga–Bacman 230 kV
Line. The Abuyog Substation involves the installation of a 2x100 MVA, 230/69-13.8 kV Power
Transformer.

8.1.37 San Simon 230 kV Substation

The San Simon 230 kV DUHAT
Substation Project will
accommodate the further load HERMOSA
1 km
growth of the steel plants and SAN SIMON
will also support the entry of
other new industrial loads in the
2x300 MVA

southeastern part of the

province of Pampanga which is
presently served by the existing 12.3 km 2.52 km 3.27 km 6.10 km

Mexico 230 kV Substation and

underlying 69 kV facilities. This Calumpit Apalit
Line Line
Real Steel Melters Steel
Line Line
will also serve as an alternate
source substation for the loads connected at Mexico Substation. The San Simon 230 kV Substation
will bus-in along the existing Hermosa–Duhat 230 kV Line and will involve the installation of 2x300
MVA 230/69 kV transformers. A 69 kV switchyard and 69 kV transmission facilities will also be
implemented for the connection of the 69 kV loads.
BIÑAN CALAMBA

8.1.38 Tanauan 230 kV Substation

The Tanauan 230 kV Substation Project caters to the BAY

load growth of Batangas and Laguna Area particularly

loads of MERALCO Calamba, BATELEC II, and the
TANAUAN
industrial loads. The proposed substation will relieve
Meralco
Megapack
2 X 100 MVA
70 MVA

the overloading along the Bay–Calamba 69 kV Line,

the Bay 2x100 MVA 230/69 kV transformer, and FITUI
BATANGAS Expansion
improve the power quality at the loads. The Project
involves the development of Tanauan 230 kV N.O.

Substation and will be radially connected to the Lima Batelec II

FITUI
Batelec II Tanauan
Calamba 230 kV Substation. Enerzone

Batelec II
Malvar
Batelec II Meralco
CDO Talaga / Laurel Calamba

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8.1.39 Porac 230 kV Substation
The Porac 230 kV Substation Project
supports the load growth in Pampanga PORAC
CAPAS
specifically the development of major PELCO II 30 km
loads such as Alviera. This project also CEDC
aims to establish the 230 kV backbone 5 km
AEC 2x300 MVA
loop from Hermosa in Bataan to
Concepcion in Tarlac. This will provide CLARK
more direct access to the generation
hub in Bataan. The Porac 230 kV 34 km

Substation will draw its power from the

Hermosa and Capas 230 kV
Substations through the proposed
HERMOSA
Hermosa–Porac–Capas 230 kV Lines.
The project includes the installation of a 230/69 kV switchyard with a transformer capacity of 2x300
MVA. The 230 kV backbone loop from Bataan to Tarlac will be completed with the implementation
of the 64 km double circuit Hermosa– Porac–Capas 230 kV Line.

8.1.40 Capas 230 kV Substation

The Capas 230 kV Substation Project
CAPAS CONCEPCION
supports the load growth in Tarlac
specifically the development of major
loads such as Clark Green City. The 15 km
2x300 MVA
Capas 230 kV Substation will draw its
power from the Concepcion 230 kV
Substation through the proposed
Concepcion–Capas 230 kV Line. The
project involves the installation of a 2x300
MVA 230/69 kV transformer and 15 km NEW CLARK TARELCO II
double circuit 230 kV transmission line CITY O’DONNEL
from Concepcion to Capas 230 kV
Substation.

8.1.41 Sampaloc 230 kV Substation

The Sampaloc 230 kV Substation Project
establishes an additional 230 kV drawdown Nagsaag
substation in Nueva Ecija. This 230 kV Pantabangan

drawdown substation will relieve the heavy

H
loading of the existing 69 kV line from xxx

Cabanatuan going to Pantabangan LES. This Pantabangan Load-End

xxx
H

project will address the supply reliability issues, 1.23 km

2x50 MW
meet the long-term projected demand and Masiway H
Sampaloc
address the power quality issues at the load-end
substations. The Sampaloc 230 kV Substation 1 km
xxx

will be connected to the Luzon Grid through a 1 km

‘bus-in’ along the Nagsaag–Pantabangan 230 7 km

kV Line and the Cabanatuan–Pantabangan 230 2x100 MVA

kV Line via a 2 km ST-DC 1-795 MCM Cabanatuan
ACSR/AS 230 kV Transmission Line with 2x100
MVA transformer capacity. Ultimately, this Sajelco
xxx

substation will be linked to Nagsaag and

Cabanatuan 230 kV Substations through a new San Jose City B Other connected
double-circuit Sampaloc–Nagsaag– Power
Loads

Cabanatuan 230 kV Transmission Line.

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8.1.42 Pasay 230 kV Substation
The Pasay 230 kV Substation Project caters to the load growth of PASAY

MERALCO’s load sector 3 which is presently being served by Las Piñas 2x300 MVA

and Muntinlupa Substations. The Las Piñas and Muntinlupa Substation

have a space limitation for expansion, thus the need for a new drawdown 9 km

substation to cater load growth and provide adequate space for future
MERALCO
expansion. The Project will be developed close to the load growth area in
the Entertainment City in Pasay and will also support the loads in Makati LAS PIÑAS

City. It will be connected radially to the Las Piñas 230 kV Substation.

3x300 MVA

MERALCO

DASMARIÑAS

8.1.43 Castillejos 230 kV Substation

The Castillejos 230 kV Substation Project caters to the load growth in Zambales. The Castillejos
Substation will have a transformer capacity of 2x100 MVA and will serve as an alternative source
to loads of Botolan and Olongapo 230 kV Substations. The Castillejos 230 kV substation will also
serve as the connection point of San Marcelino Solar and any other future bulk generation
development in the area. The new substation will connect to the Hermosa 230 kV Substation thru
the Castillejos–Hermosa 500 kV Transmission Line (initially energized at 230 kV).

NO NO
xxx

BOTOLAN OLONGAPO

ZAMECO I ZAMECO II SanZAMECO II San ZAMECO II San ZAMECO II Consort Land ZAMECO II RGS
ZAMECO II Subic
Taugtug Felipe Narciso Miguel Castillejos Inc.

LABRADOR

500 kV-designed line

2x100 MVA Initially energized @ 230 kV

CASTILLEJOS
HERMOSA

S
San Marcelino Solar Hanjin

8.1.44 Luzon Voltage Improvement Project 3

The Luzon Voltage Improvement Project 3 addresses the anticipated undervoltage problem during
peak load condition and overvoltage problem during off peak load condition at various 500 kV, 230
kV and 69 kV load-end substations in the North Luzon Grid. The Luzon Voltage Improvement
Project 3 involves the installation of capacitors and reactors to substations in the North Luzon
Region, Baler, Pantabangan, Umingan, Camiling, San Esteban, Botolan, Itogon, Antipolo and
Bautista Substations.

8.1.45 Luzon Voltage Improvement Project 4

The Luzon Voltage Improvement Project 4 addresses the anticipated undervoltage problem during
peak load condition at various 69 kV load-end substations in the South Luzon Grid. The Luzon
Voltage Improvement Project 4 involves the installation of capacitors to substations in the South
Luzon Region. The capacitor installation will be implemented in Ligao, Iriga, Irosin, Mabini, Cuenca,
Taysan, Tanauan, San Roque, and Lagonoy 69 kV Load End Substations.

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 8.1.46 Luzon Voltage Improvement Project 5
The Luzon Voltage Improvement Project 5 addresses the anticipated undervoltage problem during
peak load condition at various load-end substations in Cagayan, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga,
Zambales, Pangasinan, Batangas, Quirino, Isabela, Nueva Viscaya, and Benguet.

8.2 Transmission Outlook for 2030

The province of Batangas is still among the major bulk generation hubs in the Luzon Grid. To
accommodate these generation capacities require the development of the Tuy 500 kV Substation
(Stage 2). This project also involves the implementation of the 500 kV-designed Tuy–Silang 500 kV
Transmission Line. It will also be complemented by the development of a new 500 kV transmission corridor
from Pinamucan to Tuy 500 kV Substation. Meanwhile, the proposed hydro and wind farms in the Mountain
Province will be connected to the grid through the La Trinidad–Sagada 230 kV Transmission Line Project.
On the other hand, Ilocos Norte being within one of the CREZ in Northern Luzon, any additional generation
will be accommodated by both Bolo–Balaoan 500 kV Transmission Line and the Balaoan–Laoag 500 kV
Transmission Line Projects. Another bulk generation location for Renewable Energy and Coal Plants is the
province of Zambales. These generation capacities will be accommodated by the Palauig 500 kV
Substation and the development of new 500 kV transmission corridor from Palauig to San Antonio in Nueva
Ecijan and eventually to Baras, Rizal.

To meet the forecasted load growth needs the development of new drawdown substations. These include
the development of Magalang, Guagua, and Apalit 230 kV Substations in Pampanga, Baler 230 kV
Substation in Aurora, San Fabian 230 kV Substation in Pangasinan, Valenzuela 230 kV Substation in Metro
Manila, Balanga 230 kV Substation in Bataan, Cabatuan 230 kV Substation in Isabela, San Isidro 230 kV
Substation in Nueva Ecija, Malvar 230 kV Substation in Batangas, Iriga 230 kV Substation in Camarines
Sur, Nuvali 230 kV Substation in Laguna and San Agustin 230 kV Substation in Tarlac. Furthermore,
additional 69 kV transmission lines will be implemented to address the heavy loading of the existing 69 kV
transmission lines.

To maintain the reliability of transmission facilities, the old transmission facilities will be upgraded. These
include the upgrading of the Cabanatuan–San Rafael–Mexico 230 kV transmission corridor, the Hermosa–
Mexico 230 kV Transmission Line, and the Mexico–Clark 69 kV Transmission Line. In North Luzon, the
Bauang–La Trinidad 230 kV Transmission Line will also be upgraded. In Metro Manila, additional
transmission lines will be implemented such as the Limay–Pasay and Pasay–Taguig 230 kV lines.

Lastly, to effectively regulate the voltage in the grid, additional capacitors will be installed.

TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECTS

Voltage Project Name Description ETC
Table 8.2: 500 kV Taguig–Silang ▪ The project aims to address the overloading of the San Jose–Tayabas Feb 2027
Luzon Transmission 500 kV TL 500 kV TL during N-1 condition and to provide a new transmission
Outlook for 2030
corridor that will supply the loads in Metro Manila.
Filed to ERC ▪ Location: Cavite, Metro Manila

Nagsaag–Santiago ▪ The project aims to serve as a new transmission backbone to support May 2027
500 kV TL the generation developments in Cagayan Valley and Cordillera.
▪ Location: Isabela, Pangasinan
Filed to ERC
Bolo–Balaoan ▪ The project aims to accommodate bulk generation capacity addition in Apr 2028
500 kV TL the northwestern part of Luzon Grid. The project will enable to allow the
entry of the proposed additional wind farms in Ilocos Norte, the 1,200
Filed to ERC MW Luna Coal Plant in La Union, and the 500 MW Coheco Badeo in
Benguet.
▪ Location: La Union, Pangansinan
Balaoan–Laoag ▪ The project aims to accommodate the entry of wind farm and solar PV Apr 2028
500 kV TL projects in the Province of Ilocos Norte. The existing 230kV transmission
facilities in the grid will not be able to accommodate these incoming
Filed to ERC Renewable Energy (RE) plants.

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Voltage Project Name Description ETC
▪ Location: La Union, Ilocos Norte

Pinamucan–Tuy ▪ The project will accommodate additional generation capacity and will Jan 2029
500 kV Line also provide reliability in the 500kV Network in Batangas City.
▪ Location: Batangas, Laguna
Filed to ERC
Baras–San Antonio ▪ To support the delivery of bulk generation going to the loads in Central Dec 2030
500 kV TL Luzon, especially during Maximum South Generation Scenario.
▪ Location: Rizal

Baras–Pinamucan ▪ To support the delivery of bulk generation from Batangas City Area Dec 2030
500 kV TL going to Metro Manila.
▪ Location: Rizal

230kV Marilao–Mexico 230 ▪ The project aims to address the overloading of Quezon– Mexico 230 Line Aug 2027
kV TL during N-1 contingency and maximum north generation dispatch. The
congestion of Quezon–Mexico 230 kV Line will result to generation
Filed to ERC curtailment.
▪ Location: Pampanga, Bulacan

Tower Resiliency of ▪ The project aims to replace the steel tower structure of Naga–Tiwi– Sep 2027
Bicol Transmission Daraga, Naga-Labo and Daraga–Tublijon TL to withstand strong
Facilities typhoons.
▪ Location: Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon
Filed to ERC
San Jose–San Rafael ▪ The project aims to strengthen the reliability of San Jose—San Rafael Oct 2027
230 kV TL Upgrading 230 kV TL by upgrading the existing single circuit line to double circuit
lines. And increasing its transmission capacity from 300 MVA to 1,275
MVA.
▪ Location: Bulacan

Bauang–La Trinidad ▪ The project aims to address the overloading of the old Bauang–La Dec 2027
230 kV TL Upgrading Trinidad 230 kV TL during n-1 contingency and maximum north
generation dispatch.
Filed to ERC ▪ Location: La Union, Benguet

Northern Luzon ▪ The Project aims to provide a new transmission corridor to accommodate Dec 2027
230 kV Loop renewable energy and other power plants in the Northern part of Luzon.
Also, it will ensure the system reliability and operational flexibility in the
Filed to ERC Ilocos Region and Cagayan Valley through the 230 kV looping.
▪ Location: Ilocos Norte, Apayao, Cagayan

La Trinidad–Sagada ▪ The project will be accommodating the upcoming Hydroelectric Power Dec 2027
230 kV TL Plants and Wind Farms on Mountain Province
▪ Location: Benguet

Bauang–Balaoan ▪ To upgrade the single bundle Bauang-Balaoan 230 kV line to 4-795 CM Dec 2027
230 kV TL Upgrading ACSR to accommodate the generation capacities and increase of
demand in La Union.
▪ Location: La Union

Navotas–Doña Imelda ▪ It involves the construction of the 10 km SPDC, 2-410 mm2 TACSR/AS, Jan 2028
230 kV TL 230 kV Line from Manila to Doña Imelda 230 kV SS. This project will
provide additional transmission corridor that will complement the
ERC-approved

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 TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Description ETC
existing single-circuit Quezon (Balintawak)–Doña Imelda (Araneta)–
Paco–Muntinlupa (Sucat) 230 kV line.
▪ Location: Navotas, Quezon City

Cabanatuan– ▪ The project aims to address the overloading of the existing single circuit, Feb 2028
Sampaloc–Nagsaag Cabanatuan–Sampaloc and Sampaloc–Nagsaag 230 kV transmission
230 kV TL line. Aside from the anticipated overloading, these transmission
facilities already reached its 50-year asset life and thus, provides low
Filed to ERC reliability.
▪ Location: Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan

Cabanatuan–San ▪ The project aims to address the low reliability of the existing lines due Apr 2028
Rafael–Mexico 230 kV to the aging of the conductor cable.
TL Upgrading ▪ Location: Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Bulacan

Hermosa–Mexico 230 ▪ The project aims to address the anticipated overloading of the Dec 2028
kV TL Upgrading aforementioned 230 kV line due to increase in the demand of Pampanga
Province.
▪ Location: Bataan, Pampanga

Calaca–Salong ▪ The project will provide provision for single outage contingency for the Dec 2028
230 kV TL 2 existing single circuit Calaca–Salong 230 kV TL.
▪ Location: Batangas

Pasay–Taguig 230 kV ▪ The project will increase the reliability of 230 kV TL supplying the loads Dec 2030
TL of Metro Manila.
▪ Location: Metro Manila
Navotas–Pasay 230 ▪ The project aims to provide additional reliability of supply in Metro Dec 2030
kV TL Manila through a new transmission corridor that will connect the
northern and southern part of the grid.
▪ Location: Metro Manila

Naga–Presentacion ▪ The project aims to cater the Load Growth the Eastern part of Camarines Dec 2030
230 kV TL Sur. It will also complement the proposed Presentacion 230 kV SS
Project and future plans to interconnect the Catanduanes Island to the
Luzon Grid.
▪ Location: Camarines Sur

Pasay–Limay 230 kV ▪ The project will increase the reliability of 230 kV TL supplying Meralco Dec 2030
TL Sector 1 and secure the supply of power in the area.
▪ Location: Bataan, Metro Manila

69kV North Luzon 69 kV TL ▪ The project aims to mitigate the impending overloading of various 69 kV Mar 2026
Upgrading 1 TL on North Luzon. and will prevent the undervoltage problem on
various points along the 69 kV Transmission.
▪ Location: Ilocos Sur, Benguet, Cagayan, Bataan, Zambales

South Luzon 69 kV TL ▪ The project aims to relieve the overloading of various 69 kV TL in NGCP’s Jun 2026
Upgrading 1 South Luzon Region to prevent load dropping and power interruptions
during peak loading.
▪ Location: Batangas, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay

Mexico–Clark 69 kV ▪ The project aims to cater the growing demands of the loads of PRESCO Apr 2027
TL Upgrading and PELCO I.
▪ Location: Pampanga

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Voltage Project Name Description ETC
500kV Tuy 500/230 kV SS ▪ The project aims to accommodate the connection of bulk generation Oct 2027
(Stage 2) capacity additions in Batangas.
▪ Location: Batangas
Filed to ERC
Silang 500 kV SS ▪ The project aims to address the overloading of the Dasmariñas 4x600 Feb 2027
MVA 500/230 kV Transformers. this will provide termination of the new
Filed to ERC 500 kV transmission line coming from Taguig 500 kV Substation and the
receiving 500 kV substation for the new 500 kV TL from the Tuy 500 kV
SS complementing and completing the 500 kV loop serving Metro Manila.
▪ Location: Cavite

Marilao 500 kV SS ▪ The project involves the installation of a 3rd 1,000 MVA 500/230 kV Dec 2027
Expansion transformer bank at Marilao 500 kV SS to serve the load growth in Metro
Manila.
▪ Location: Bulacan

Taguig EHV SS ▪ The project involves the installation of a 3rd 1,000 MVA 500/230 kV Dec 2027
Expansion transformer bank at Taguig 500 kV SS to serve the load growth in Metro
Manila.
▪ Location: Metro Manila

Bolo 5th Bank ▪ The Bolo 5th Bank Project aims to maintain the N-1 contingency provision Dec 2028
of Bolo 500 kV SS.
▪ Location: Pangasinan

Tagkawayan 500 kV ▪ The project aims to accommodate entry the 1,200 MW Tagkawayan Coal- Feb 2029
SS Fired Power Plant in Tagkawayan, Quezon and the 700 MW Jose
Panganiban Coal-Fired Power Plant in Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte.
Filed to ERC ▪ Location: Tagkawayan, Quezon Province

Baras 500 kV SS ▪ The project will accommodate the entry of power plants in Rizal to supply Feb 2029
the demand load of Metro Manila and swill increase the reliability of the
500 kV backbone of the Luzon Gird.
▪ Location: Rizal

Sta. Maria 500 kV SS ▪ To accommodate generation capacities in Rizal and Laguna. Dec 2030
▪ Location: Laguna

San Antonio 500 kV ▪ To provide a new 500 kV drawdown SS to Central Luzon. Dec 2030
SS ▪ Location: Nueva Ecija

Alaminos EHV SS ▪ The project will accommodate the entry of power plants in Batangas and Dec 2030
Quezon Province and to supply the demand of South Luzon. This will also
increase reliability of the 500 kV backbone of the South Luzon Grid.
▪ Location: Laguna

230kV Plaridel 230 kV SS ▪ The project will serve as an additional drawdown substation to address the Feb 2026
continuous load growth in MERALCO’s Bulacan Sector. The substation will
Filed to ERC also provide N-1 contingency provision to the 230/69 kV transformers at
San Rafael and Malolos SS.
▪ Location: Bulacan

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 SUBSTATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Description ETC
Kawit 230 kV SS ▪ The project involves the development of a new drawdown SS in Kawit, May 2026
Cavite with a 2x300 MVA transformer capacity to cater the load growth in
Filed to ERC the Cavite Sector of MERALCO. The project will relieve the overloading of
Dasmariñas 3x300 MVA 230/115 kV transformers.
▪ Location: Cavite

North Luzon 230 kV ▪ To cater the load growth and provide N-1 contingency to substations in May 2027
SS Upgrading 2 NGCP’s North Luzon Region. Without the project, power interruptions will
be experienced by customers during failure of existing transformers and
Filed to ERC power circuit breakers.
▪ Location: La Union, Ilocos Norte, Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela, Ilocos Sur,
Pangasinan, Cagayan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Zambales, Nueva Ecija

Dasol 230 kV SS ▪ The project aims to cater the load growth in PANELCO I and ZAMECO I Dec 2027
franchise areas. The project will relieve the projected overloading of the
Filed to ERC Labrador–Bolinao and Botolan–Candelaria 69 kV Transmission lines along
with the overloading of the transformers in Labrador and Botolan 230 kV
SS.
▪ Location: Zambales

Magalang 230 kV SS ▪ The project aims to provide an additional drawdown SS in the province of Dec 2027
Pampanga. This will improve the reliability of the supply of loads in
Pampanga to act as another connection point of distribution utilities in the
area.
▪ Location: Pampanga

San Agustin 230 kV ▪ The project aims to provide an additional drawdown SS in the province of Dec 2027
SS Tarlac to address the anticipated overloading of the existing 230/69 kV
transformers and associated 69 kV TL both in the province of Tarlac and
Pangasinan. The project will also improve the reliability of the supply of
loads in Tarlac and Pangasinan acting as another connection point of
distribution utilities in the area.
▪ Location: Tarlac

Apalit 230 kV SS ▪ The project aims to provide an additional drawdown SS in the province of Dec 2027
Pampanga. This project will improve the reliability of the supply of loads
in Pampanga acting as another connection point of distribution utilities in
the area.
▪ Location: Pampanga

Guagua 230 kV SS ▪ The project aims to provide an additional drawdown SS in the province of Dec 2027
Pampanga. This project will improve the reliability of the supply of loads
in Pampanga acting as another connection point of distribution utilities in
the area.
▪ Location: Pampanga

San Fabian 230 kV SS ▪ The project aims to cater the load growth of both provinces of Pangasinan Mar 2028
and La Union.
Filed to ERC ▪ Location: La Union

Olongapo 230 kV SS ▪ The project aims to improve the reliability of the SS. This project will allow Mar 2028
Upgrading the continuous source of power to the load even with the failure of one of
its breakers, the project will also address overloading of the transformers
Filed to ERC during normal and N-1 contingency.
▪ Location: Zambales

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Voltage Project Name Description ETC
Iriga 230 kV SS ▪ The project aims to cater the Load Growth of the Province of Camarines Dec 2028
Sur.
▪ Location: Camarines Sur

Malvar 230 kV SS ▪ The project aims to cater the Load Growth of the Province of Batangas. Dec 2028
▪ Location: Batangas

Balanga 230 kV SS ▪ The project aims to provide an additional drawdown SS in the province of Dec 2028
Bataan. This project will improve the reliability of the supply of loads in
Bataan since it will act as another connection point of distribution utilities
in the area.
▪ Location: Bataan

San Isidro 230 kV SS ▪ The project aims to provide an additional drawdown SS in the province of Dec 2028
Nueva Ecija. This project will improve the reliability of the supply of loads
in Nueva Ecija since it will act as another connection point of distribution
utilities in the area.
▪ Location: Nueva Ecija

FBGC 230 kV SS ▪ The project will address the anticipated overloading of the existing 230 kV Dec 2028
SS serving Sector 3 of the MERALCO Franchise.
▪ Location: Metro Manila

Baler 230 kV SS ▪ The project aims to address the forecasted overloading of the Cabanatuan– Apr 2029
Project Baler 69 kV TL
▪ Location: Nueva Ecija, Aurora
Filed to ERC
Valenzuela 230 kV SS ▪ The project will address the anticipated overloading of the existing 230 Dec 2030
kV SS serving Sector 1 of the MERALCO Franchise
▪ Location: Metro Manila

Nuvali 230 kV SS ▪ The project aims to provide additional drawdown SS in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Dec 2030
This project will improve power quality and the reliability of supply
MERLACO’s Laguna Sector as another connection point in the area.
▪ Location: Laguna

Cabatuan 230 kV SS ▪ The project aims to provide additional drawdown SS in the province of Dec 2030
Isabela. This project will improve the reliability of supply of loads in
Isabela as another connection point of distribution utilities in the area.
▪ Location: Isabela

Masiit 230 kV ▪ To accommodate generation capacities in Laguna. Dec 2030

Collector Station ▪ Location: Laguna

115kV Minuyan 115 kV ▪ The project aims to provide reliable connection of the industrial loads Feb 2026
Switching Station (cement plants) in the area of BulacanThe switching station will provide
flexibility and enables to isolate the fault to prevent power interruption to
Filed to ERC the other connected customers.
▪ Location: Bulacan

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Voltage Project Name Description ETC
230kV Luzon Voltage ▪ The project addresses the anticipated undervoltage problem during peak Mar 2026
Improvement 6 load condition at various 69 kV load-end SS in the north and south Luzon
Grid. It involves the installation of capacitors to substations in the North
Filed to ERC and South Luzon Region.
▪ Location: Pangasinan, Cagayan, Tarlac, Zambales, Bulacan, Laguna,
Camarines Sur

Luzon Voltage ▪ To provide additional reactive power support in the network to maintain Dec 2027
Improvement the system voltage within ±5% of the nominal voltage during normal and
Project 7 single outage contingencies as prescribed under the Philippine Grid Code
(PGC).
▪ Location: Metro Manila, Bulacan, Laguna, Pampanga, Cavite

Figure 8.6: North Luzon Transmission Outlook for 2030

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 Figure 8.7: Central Luzon Transmission Outlook for 2030

Figure 8.8: Metro Manila Transmission Outlook for 2030

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 Figure 8.9: South Luzon Transmission Outlook for 2030

Figure 8.10: Bicol Region Transmission Outlook for 2030

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 8.3Transmission Outlook for 2035
In the period 2031-2035, the development of new delivery substations is needed to meet the
forecasted increase in demand in some provinces. These substations are the Sariaya 230 kV Substation
in Quezon, Presentacion 230 kV Substation in Camarines Sur, Bustos 230 kV Substation in Bulacan, and
San Mateo 230 kV Substation in Rizal.

The existing transmission line capacity in Metro Manila will be further increased by upgrading the Taguig–
Muntinlupa 230 kV Transmission Line from single circuit to double circuit.

TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECTS

Table 8.3 Voltage Project Name Description
Luzon Transmission 500 kV Santiago–Kabugao ▪ The project will accommodate the entry of power plants in Kabugao to ensure that the power
Outlook for 2035 500 kV TL supply will meet the demand load of Luzon Grid and will increase the reliability of the 500 kV
backbone.
▪ Location: Apayao, Isabela

230kV Taguig–Muntinlupa ▪ The proposed Taguig–project aims to strengthen the corridor of the 230 kV TL in Metro Manila
230 kV TL 2 due to the continuous increase of loading in Metro Manila. In addition, the proposed additional
230 kV line will improve the reliability of the system as it will provide N-1 contingency
▪ Location: Metro Manila

SUBSTATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Description
500kV Bacolor 500 kV SS ▪ The proposed project involves the development of a new 500 kV substation in Bacolor,
Pampanga to address the load growth in the area. The 500 kV TL of the proposed Bacolor 500
kV SS will bus-in along Marilao–Hermosa 500 kV TL, on the other hand, the 230 kV will bus-in
along Mexico–Guagua 230 kV TL.
▪ Location: Pampanga

Dasmariñas 500 kV ▪ The proposed project aims to upgrade the existing capacity of Dasmariñas SS to serve the
SS Upgrading increasing loads of various substations in the area.
▪ Location: Cavite

230kV North Luzon SS ▪ The project aims to cater the load growth and provide N-1 contingency to various SS in NGCP’s
Upgrading 3 North Luzon Region. Without the project, the customers being served by these substations will
experience load dropping and power interruptions during outage and failure of existing
transformers and power circuit breakers.
▪ Location: Ilocos Norte, Benguet, Pangasinan, Isabela, Cagayan, Bataan, Zambales, Tarlac,
Pampanga, Nueva Ecija

South Luzon SS ▪ The project aims to cater the load growth and provide N-1 contingency to various SS in NGCP’s
Upgrading 3 South Luzon Region. Without the project, the customers being served by these SS will
experience load dropping and power interruptions during outage and failure of existing
transformers and power circuit breakers.
▪ Location: Batangas, Albay

San Mateo 230 kV ▪ The proposed project aims to provide an additional drawdown SS in San Mateo, Rizal. This
SS project will also improve power quality and the reliability of supply in MERLACO’s Sector 2 since
it will act as another connection point in the area.
▪ Location: Metro Manila

Bustos 230 kV SS ▪ The project will support the load growth in Bulacan and will help unload the San Rafael 230 kV
SS.
▪ Location: Bulacan

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Voltage Project Name Description
Sariaya 230 kV SS ▪ The project aims to cater the Load Growth of the Province of Quezon and the eastern part of
Batangas.
▪ Location: Quezon

Presentacion 230 ▪ The project aims to cater the Load Growth in the Eastern part of Camarines Sur. It will utilize
kV SS the proposed Naga-Presentacion 230 kV TL. The project will also be the connection in the
future of the Catanduanes Luzon Island Interconnection.
▪ Location: Camarines Sur

VOLTAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Voltage Project Name Description
230kV Luzon Voltage ▪ The proposed project involves the installation of Capacitor on various 230 kV SS in Luzon.
Improvement ▪ Location: Pampanga, Laguna, Batangas
Project 8

Figure 8.11: North Luzon Transmission Outlook for 2031-2040

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 Figure 8.12: Central Luzon Transmission Outlook for 2031-2040

Figure 8.13: Bicol Region Transmission Outlook for 2031-2040

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 Transmission Outlook for 2040
8.4 From year 2035 to 2040, most of the projects will be focusing on the improvement of system
reliability. On the 500 kV network, the Bataan–Cavite 500 kV Transmission Line will be
implemented. In the northern part of Luzon Grid, the transmission backbone for the province of Aurora will
be developed through the Baler–Dinadiawan–Santiago Transmission Line Project. The Sagada–San
Esteban 230 kV Transmission Line will provide transmission corridor in Mountain Province by completing
the La Trinidad–Sagada-San Esteban 230 kV transmission loop. Another transmission corridor will also be
developed through the proposed Capas–Kadampat 230 kV Line.

To accommodate additional generation capacities, the Kalinga 500 kV Substation will be developed to cater
to the proposed Hydropower Plants in the area. In Sorsogon, the Matnog 230 kV Substation will be
developed to cater to wind farm projects.

TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECTS

Table 8.4: Voltage Project Name Description
Luzon Transmission 500kV Bataan–Cavite ▪ The project will reinforce the transmission line corridor supplying the loads of Metro Manila
Outlook 2040 500 kV TL ▪ Location: Bataan, Cavite

Naga-Tublijon ▪ To further strengthen the reliability of the transmission network Bicol Region, the existing 230
500 kV TL Project kV TL from Naga SS to Bacman SS will be upgraded to 500 kV voltage level. This will also
accommodate generation capacity addition in the Southernmost part of the Grid.
▪ Location: Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon

230kV Sagada–San ▪ The project will provide a new 230 kV transmission corridor in Mountain Province Area by
Esteban 230 kV TL completing the La Trinidad–Sagada–San Esteban transmission loop.
▪ Location: Mountain Province, Ilocos Sur

Dinadiawan– ▪ The project will increase the system reliability on the Northeastern side of the Luzon Grid.
Santiago 230 kV TL ▪ Location: Isabela, Aurora

Baler–Dinadiawan ▪ The Dinadiawan–Baler 230 TL will increase the system reliability on the Northeastern side of
230 kV TL the Luzon Grid.
▪ Location: Isabela, Aurora

Capas–Bolo 230 kV ▪ The project involves the construction of 80 km, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR 230 kV TL from Capas
TL to Bolo 230 kV SS to provide additional reliability of power supply in Central Luzon.
▪ Location: Tarlac, Pangasinan

SUBSATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Description
500kV Kalinga 500 kV SS ▪ The project will accommodate the entry of power plants in Kalinga to ensure that the power
supply will meet the demand load of Luzon Grid and will increase the reliability of the 500 kV
backbone.
▪ Location; Kalinga

Matnog 230 kV SS ▪ The project will accommodate the entry of power plants in Sorsogon particularly in Matnog to
ensure that the power supply will meet the demand load of Luzon Grid.
▪ Location: Sorsogon

North Luzon SS ▪ The project aims to cater the load growth and provide N-1 contingency to various SS in NGCP’s
Upgrading 4 North Luzon Region. Without the project, the customers being served by these SS will experience
load dropping and power interruptions during outage and failure of existing transformers and
power circuit breakers.
▪ Location: Pangasinan, Cagayan, Zambales, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija

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 SUBSATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Description
South Luzon SS ▪ The project aims to cater the load growth and provide N-1 contingency to various SS in NGCP’s
Upgrading 4 South Luzon Region. Without the project, the customers being served by these SS will
experience load dropping and power interruptions during outage and failure of existing
transformers and power circuit breakers
▪ Location: Batangas, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon

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9 Visayas Transmission Outlook

This section will provide a list of ERC-approved projects on various stages of implementation and the
other identified system requirements in the Visayas Grid but are still subject to regulatory approval prior
to implementation. ERC applications for some of the new projects have been made already.

With reference to the DOE list, Cebu and Panay are the main sites for large generation capacity
additions specifically for coal-fired power plants. For RE-based plants, on the other hand, it can be
observed that the concentration is in Negros and Panay Islands, most of which have already
materialized. Such direction of generation development would further emphasize the need to reinforce
the 138 kV submarine cable interconnections between Cebu, Negros, and Panay.

Presently, the 230 kV facilities are in Leyte and Cebu only but the development of a 230 kV transmission
backbone to reach up to Panay Island has been part of the master plan to support the generation
developments and also to avert the criticality of island grid separations due to the present long radial
line configuration of the Visayas Grid. The implementation of this project, which is called Cebu-Negros-
Panay 230 kV Backbone, is divided into three stages. The first stage is the additional submarine cable
between Negros and Panay. This project was already energized in October 2016 and addresses the
congestion and market issues being encountered due to the limited capacity of the existing single-circuit
138 kV link. Also, the existing Negros-Cebu 138 kV can only export a maximum of 180 MW of excess
generation capacity. This will be insufficient just with the entry of committed power plants only. Thus,
the second and third stages of the new 230 kV backbone are the next major requirements in the Visayas
Grid.

Within Cebu Island where the load center is located, the development of new 230 kV load substations
and implementation of new 230 kV transmission line extensions are required to ensure adequate supply
facilities in the long term. Similar to other urbanized areas, securing right-of-way in Cebu is also a major
challenge in transmission project implementation.

In Panay, the new developments in the tourism industry in Boracay Island would result in an increase
in power supply requirements. It is projected that the existing 69 kV submarine cable serving the island
would not be adequate in supporting load growth in the coming years. Thus, this is also one of the areas
requiring grid reinforcements through the installation of additional submarine cable under the Nabas–
Caticlan–Boracay Transmission Line Project. Large capacities of wind and hydro are also being
proposed in Panay that will trigger the installation of the second circuit 230 kV submarine cable between
Negros and Panay.

Another major submarine cable project that is for implementation is the Cebu–Bohol 230 kV
Interconnection Project. Presently, Bohol Island has a power deficiency issue due to limited power
sources on the island. In 2020, the maximum demand in Bohol reached 110 MW. By 2022, even when
all diesel power plants are utilized in Bohol Island, the Leyte–Bohol 138 kV submarine cable is expected
to be overloaded. The implementation of the Cebu–Bohol 230 kV Interconnection Project would
significantly boost the supply reliability to support the load growth in the island as will be brought about
by its direct access to the bulk generations located in Cebu. It can be noted also that during Typhoon
Yolanda and the recent earthquake incident which affected the transmission facilities in Ormoc, Leyte
area, the supply for Bohol Island was also interrupted because there is no alternate source for the
island. Such concern will also be addressed by Cebu–Bohol 230 kV Interconnection Project.

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 Transmission Projects for 2025
9.1 Transmission projects that currently being implemented and planned for Visayas in the period
2021-2025 are listed in Table 9.1 below.

Figure 9.1: Proposed Visayas Transmission Outlook for 2025

Figure 9.2: Metro Cebu Transmission Outlook for 2025

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Table 9.1 Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Major Components ETC
Visayas Transmission 500 kV Luzon–Visayas HVDC Generation Entry Dec 2025
Outlook for 2025 Bipolar Operation Substation:
▪ Naga Converter/Inverter Station Upgrading
▪ Naga 500 kV SS: 2x750 MVA 500/230 kV Transformer, 2x90 MVAR 500
kV Line Reactor, 8-500 kV PCB
▪ Naga 230 kV SS: 2x100 MVAR 230 kV Shunt Capacitor, 2-230 kV PCB
▪ Tagkawayan 500 kV SS: 2-500 kV PCB
▪ Ormoc Converter/Inverter Station Upgrading
Project Cost: 18,106 million Pesos
Location: Cebu, Negros, and Panay

230 kV Cebu–Negros–Panay Generation Entry Oct 2022

230 kV Backbone Substation:
Project – Stage 2 ▪ Cebu 230 kV SS, 3x300 MVA 230/138 kV Power Transformer 8 230 kV
PCB (GIS) and 3-138 kV PCB.
ERC-approved ▪ Construction of Warehouse
Transmission Line:
▪ Extension of Magdugo–Cebu 230 kV TL, ST/SP-DC, 2-610 mm2 TACSR
OHTL, 0.75 km
▪ Extension of Cebu–Lapulapu 230 kV TL, Underground Cable System,
Double Circuit of 1200 MW Capacity, 0.425 km and 2-410 mm2 STACIR,
ST/SP-DC, 0.150 km
▪ Extension of Colon–Quiot–Cebu 138 kV TL, 138 kV Underground Cables,
Double Circuit of 180 MW capacity, 0.250 km.
Project Cost: 3,329 million Pesos
Location: Cebu, Negros, and Panay

Cebu–Negros–Panay Generation Entry Dec 2022

230 kV Backbone - Substation:
Stage 1 ▪ Bacolod SS Expansion, 2-138 kV PCB.
Transmission Line:
ERC-approved ▪ Bacolod–E. B. Magalona, 230 kV TL (initially energized at 138 kV), ST-DC,
2-795 MCM ACSR, 39 km.
Project Cost: 6,104 million Pesos
Location: Cebu, Negros, and Panay

Negros–Panay 230 kV Generation Entry Mar 2023

Interconnection Line Substation:
2 ▪ Barotac Viejo SS (Expansion), 1x70 MVAR, 230 kV Line reactor, 2-230 kV
PCB associated submarine cable termination equipment
Filed to ERC ▪ E.B. Magalona SS (Expansion), 1x70 MVAR, 230 kV Line reactor, 3-230
kV PCB.
Submarine Cable:
▪ Barotac CTS–Barotac Viejo SS, 230 kV, Single Circuit, 1-1,600 mm2 XLPE
Underground Cable, 0.75 km
▪ Barotac Viejo–E. B. Magalona, 230 kV, Single Circuit, 3-1,600 mm2 XLPE
Submarine Cable, 22 km.
Project Cost: 8,293 million Pesos
Location: Negros and Panay

Cebu–Negros–Panay Generation Entry Phase 1 - Jun

230kV Backbone - 2022
Stage 3 Phase 1 – submarine cable energization Phase 2 - Jun
Phase 2 – remaining OHTL 2023
ERC-approved

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Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Major Components ETC
Substation:
▪ Magdugo 230 kV SS, 3x300 MVA 230/138-13.8 kV Power Transformer
2x70 MVAR 230 kV Line Reactors, 15-230 kV PCB, 15-138 kV PCB
▪ Calatrava 230 kV SS, 2x100 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer
1x70 MVAR 230 kV Bus Reactor, 1x70 MVAR 230 kV Line Reactor, 12-
230 kV PCB, 14-69 kV PCB;
▪ Cadiz 230 kV SS, 2x150 MVA 230/138-13.8 kV Power Transformer 10-
230 kV PCB, 6-138 kV PCB
▪ E. B. Magalona Switching Station, 1x70 MVAR 230 kV Line Reactor 9-230
kV PCB
▪ Barotac Viejo 230 kV SS, 3x300 MVA 230/138-13.8 kV Power
Transformer 1x70 MVAR 230 kV Line Reactor, 8-230 kV PCB, 6-138 kV
PCB
▪ Bacolod 230 kV SS, 2x300 MVA 230/138-13.8 kV Power Transformer 6-
230 kV PCB, 1-138 kV PCB
▪ Colon 138 kV SS, 2-138 kV PCB .
▪ San Carlos 69 kV SWS, 11-69 kV PCB .
▪ Quiot 138 kV SS, Uprating of 4-138 kV PCB
▪ Cebu 138 kV SS, Uprating of 6-138 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Magdugo–Cebu 230 kV TL, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 33 km
▪ Talavera–Magdugo 230 kV TL, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 8 km
▪ Cadiz–Calatrava 230 kV TL, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 80 km
▪ E. B. Magalona–Cadiz 230 kV TL, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 45 km
▪ Transfer of the CEDC 138 kV Line from AYA SS to Colon SS
▪ Calatrava CTS–Calatrava Substation, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 1.5 km
▪ Reconductoring of the Cebu–Quiot–Colon 138 kV Transmission Corridor,
STACIR Conductor for 138 kV Steel Tower, 1 km
▪ Bundling of termination at Cebu–Quiot–Colon 138 kV Transmission
Corridor
▪ Calatrava–San Carlos 69 kV TL, ST-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 5.6 km.
Submarine Cable:
▪ Calatrava–Talavera 230 kV Submarine Cable, Double Circuit, 6-1,600
mm2 XLPE, 29 km
▪ Talavera CTS, Cable Sealing End
▪ Calatrava CTS, Cable Sealing End.
Project Cost: 43,413 million Pesos
Location: Cebu, Negros, and Panay

Cebu–Bohol 230 kV Load Growth Phase 1 – Jun

Interconnection 2023
Phase 1 – submarine cable Phase 2 – Nov
Filed to ERC Phase 2 – OHTL 2023

Substation:
▪ Dumanjug 230 kV SS, 2x70 MVAR 230 kV line reactors, 4-230 kV PCB
▪ Corella 230 kV SS, 2x300 MVA, 230/138-13.8 kV Power Transformers
2x70 MVAR 230 kV line reactors, 8-230 kV PCB, 5-138 kV PCB
▪ Argao CTS (with provision to be SWS)
▪ Maribojoc CTS (with provision to be SWS)
Transmission Line:
▪ Dumanjug–Argao TL, 230 kV, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 28 km.
▪ Maribojoc–Corella TL, 230 kV, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 22 km.

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Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Major Components ETC
Submarine Cable:
▪ Argao–Maribojoc 230 kV S/C, Double circuit submarine cable system
with a transfer capacity of 600 MW at 230 kV, 30 km. (with provision for
3rd circuit)
Project Cost: 19,762 million Pesos
Location: Cebu and Bohol

Cebu–Lapu-Lapu 230 System Reliability Dec 2023

kV TL Transmission Line:
▪ Cebu–Umapad 230 kV TL, ST/SP-DC, 2-410 mm2 STACIR, 9 km.
ERC-approved Project Cost: 1,884 million Pesos
Location: Cebu

Babatngon–Palo 230 Load Growth May 2025

kV TL (Initially Stage 1 (Dec 2023)
energized at 138 kV) Substation:
▪ Babatngon 138 kV SS, 4-230 kV PCB
Filed to ERC Stage 2 (May 2025)
Substation:
▪ Babatngon 138 kV SS, 3-138 kV PCB
▪ Palo 138 kV SS (New), 3x100 MVA, 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer
8-230 kV PCB, 9-69 kV PCB.
Transmission Line:
▪ Babatngon–Palo 230 kV TL (138 kV energized), ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR,
20 km.
▪ Palo–Campetik & Palo–Tolosa 69 kV TL, SP-DC, 1-336.4 MCM ACSR, 2 km.
▪ Palo–Alang-Alang 69 kV TL, SP-SC, 1-336.4 MCM ACSR, 0.5 km.
Project Cost: 2,681 million Pesos
Location: Southern Leyte

Ormoc–Babatngon Generation Entry Dec 2025

230 kV TL Substation:
▪ Babatngon SS, 2x300 MVA 230/138-13.8 kV Power Transformer 4-230
kV PCB, 3-138 kV PCB
▪ Palo SS, 2x300 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer
Transmission Line:
▪ Ormoc–Babatngon TL, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 75 km.
▪ Energization of Babatngon–Palo to 230 kV level
Project Cost: 2,783 million Pesos
Location: Kananga, Ormoc

138 kV Panitan–Nabas 138 System Reliability Mar 2022

kV TL 2 Substation:
▪ Panitan 138 kV SS, 1-138 kV PCB.
ERC-approved ▪ Nabas 138 kV SS, 3-138 kV PCB.
Transmission Line:
▪ Panitan–Nabas 138 kV TL, ST-DC (2nd circuit stringing), 1-795 MCM
ACSR, 95 km.
Project Cost: 463 million Pesos
Location: Panitan and Nabas, Panay

Permanent System Reliability Aug 2022

Restoration of Colon– Transmission Line:
Samboan 138kV ▪ Colon-Samboan Line 1, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 138 kV, ST-DC1, 8km, 26
Lines 1 and 2 rerouted towers, 8 km
affected by Landslide

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Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Major Components ETC
▪ Colon-Samboan Line 2, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 138 kV, ST-DC1, 8km, 21
Filed to ERC rerouted towers, 8 km
▪ Colon-Samboan Lines 1 and 2 (Common Tower), 138 kV, ST-DC, 3 rerouted
towers.
Project Cost: 538 million Pesos
Location: Colon, Cebu

Panay–Guimaras 138 Generation Entry Dec 2023

kV Interconnection Substation:
▪ Iloilo SS, 3x100 MVA,138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformers 2-138 kV PCB,
Filed to ERC 10-69 kV PCB
▪ Buenavista SS, 1x100 MVA,138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer 6-138 kV
PCB, 4-69 kV PCB
▪ Transfer of existing 1x100 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer from
Iloilo SS to Buenavista SS
Transmission Line:
▪ Iloilo SS–Ingore CTS 138 kV TL Portion: ST-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 1.7 km
▪ Iloilo SS–Ingore CTS 138 kV U/G Portion: Single-circuit, XLPE cables of
200 MW capacity per circuit, 0.15 km
▪ Iloilo 138 kV–Iloilo 69 kV U/C: Three circuits, XLPE cables of 100 MW
capacity per circuit, 0.25 km
▪ Extension of Sta. Barbara–Iloilo 138 kV Line: Double circuit, XLPE cables
of 400 MW capacity per circuit, 0.15 km
▪ Baldoza 69 kV Line Transfer TL Portion: SP-SC, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 0.07
km
▪ Baldoza 69 kV Line Transfer U/G portion: Single circuit, XLPE cable of
100 MW capacity per circuit, 0.38 km
▪ PPC & MORE 69 kV Line Transfer TL Portion: SP-SC, 1-795 MCM ACSR,
0.09 km
▪ PPC & MORE 69 kV Line Transfer U/G portion: Single circuit, XLPE cable
of 100 MW capacity per circuit, 0.37 km
▪ Banuyao 69 kV Line Transfer TL Portion: SP-SC, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 1.5
km
▪ Banuyao 69 kV Line Transfer U/G portion: Single circuit, XLPE cable of
100 MW capacity per circuit, 0.36 km
▪ Buenavista 138 kV U/C: Double-circuit, XLPE cables of 200 MW capacity
per circuit, 0.15 km
▪ Sawang CTS–Buenavista SS 138 kV TL: ST-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 1 km
▪ Zaldivar 69 kV Bypass Line: SP-SC, 1-336.4 MCM ACSR, 0.7 km
Project Cost: 2,253 million Pesos
Location: Panay and Guimaras

Nabas–Caticlan– Load Growth Mar 2024

Boracay TL Substation:
▪ Boracay 138 kV GIS SS (New), 2x100 MVA 138/69-13.2 kV Power
Filed to ERC Transformers 5-138 kV PCB (GIS), 6-69 kV PCB (GIS).
▪ Nabas 138 kV SS (Expansion), 4-138 kV PCB.
▪ Nabas Transition Station.
Submarine Cable:
▪ Caticlan–Boracay S/C, Submarine Cable System, Double circuit of 100
MW capacity at 138 kV, 2.1 km
▪ Caticlan CTS (New), Cable Sealing End.
Transmission Line:
▪ Nabas–Unidos 230 kV TL (Initially energized at 138 kV), 230 kV, ST/SP-
DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 15.7 km.

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Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Major Components ETC
▪ Unidos–Caticlan 138 kV TL, ST-DC, 138 kV, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 1.9 km
▪ Caticlan 138 kV U/G, Double circuit, 138 kV Underground Cable System
of 180 MW capacity per circuit, 4.5 km.
▪ Manocmanoc–Boracay Tie Line, 69 kV, SP-SC, 1-336.4 MCM ACSR, 0.375
km;
Project Cost: 5,484 million Pesos
Location: Aklan

Amlan–Dumaguete Load Growth Dec 2024

138 kV TL Substation:
▪ Amlan 138 kV SS, 3-138 kV PCB.
Filed to ERC ▪ Dumaguete 138 kV SS (New), 2x100 MVA, 138/69-13.8 kV Power
Transformer 6-138 kV PCB, 6-69 kV PCB.
Transmission Line:
▪ Amlan–Dumaguete 138 kV TL, ST-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 18 km.
Project Cost: 1,838 million Pesos
Location: Negros Occidental

Calbayog–Allen TL System Reliability Jun 2025

Substation:
Filed to ERC ▪ Calbayog SS, 4-138kV PCB
▪ San Isidro SS, 2x50 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer (2x50 MVA
transformer from Paranas SS and Calong-calong SS), 10-138 kV PCB, 4-
69 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Calbayog–San Isidro 138 kV TL, ST-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 60 km.
▪ San Isidro–Allen 69 kV TL, SP-SC, 1-336.4 MCM ACSR, 22 km.
Project Cost: 2,753 million Pesos
Location: Samar and Northern Samar

69kV Barotac Viejo– System Reliability Dec 2024

Natividad 69 kV TL Transmission Line:
▪ Barotac Viejo–Natividad 69 kV TL, SP-SC, 1-336.4 MCM ACSR, 7km.
Filed to ERC Project Cost: 36 million Pesos
Location: Iloilo

SUBSTATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Major Components ETC
230 kV Visayas SS Upgrading System Reliability Dec 2022
Project 1 Substation:
Cebu:
Filed to ERC ▪ Daanbantayan SS, 150 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 1-230
kV PCB, 3-69 kV PCB.
Leyte:
▪ Tabango SS, 50 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 1-230 kV PCB,
2-69 kV PCB
▪ Maasin SS, 50 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer
Samar:
▪ Calbayog SS, 50 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 1-138 kV PCB,
2-69 kV PCB.
Project Cost: 986 million Pesos
Location: Cebu, Leyte, Samar

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 SUBSTATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Major Components ETC
Lapu-Lapu 230 kV SS Load Growth Dec 2023
Substation:
Filed to ERC ▪ Pusok 230 kV GIS SS (New), 2x300 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Power
Transformers, 8-230 kV PCB (GIS), 10-69 kV PCB (GIS).
Submarine cable:
▪ Umapad–Pusok 230 kV S/C, 600 MW per circuit, Double circuit, 2.1 km.
Project Cost: 4,356 million Pesos
Location: Lapu-Lapu, Cebu

Visayas SS Upgrading System Reliability Dec 2025

Project 2 Substation:
Leyte:
Filed to ERC ▪ Isabel SS, 1x50 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer (1x50 MVA
transformer transferred from Calong-calong SS), 3-138 kV PCB, 2-69 kV
PCB. (Additional), 9-138 kV PCB, 2-69 kV PCB. (Replacement), Centralized
Control Building, Full upgrading of secondary devices
▪ Tabango SS, 1x50 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 2-230 kV
PCB, 4-69 kV PCB, Centralized Control Building, Full upgrading of
secondary devices
▪ Maasin SS, 1x50 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 5-138 kV PCB,
9-69 kV PCB, Expansion of Control Room
Samar:
▪ Paranas SS, 2x100 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer
(Replacement of 30 MVA and 50 MVA transformers), 9-69 kV PCB,
Centralized Control Building, Full upgrading of secondary devices
▪ Calbayog SS, 1x50 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 5-138 kV
PCB, 8-69 kV PCB, Full upgrading of secondary devices, Centralized
Control Building.
Cebu:
▪ Calong-calong SS, 3x100 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer
(Replacement of 2x50 MVA transformers), 2-138 kV PCB,11-69 kV PCB,
Full upgrading of secondary devices, Centralized control building,
Dismantling of existing 69 kV Switchyard, and Calong-calong 69 kV
feeder line extensions
▪ Compostela SS, 2x100 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer
(Replacement of 2x50 MVA transformers), 2-230 kV PCB, 3-69 kV PCB,
and Relocation of Warehouse
▪ Samboan SS, 4-138 kV PCB, 3-69 kV PCB, Centralized Control Building,
and Full upgrading of secondary devices
▪ Toledo SS, 3x100 MVA 138/34.5-13.8 kV Power Transformer
(Replacement of 3x40 MVA transformers), 1-138 kV PCB (Replacement),
Transfer of termination of various transmission lines, and Centralized
Control Building
▪ Daanbantayan SS, 1x150 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 2-69
kV PCB, Centralized Control Building
Bohol:
▪ Ubay SS, 1x100 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 10-138 kV PCB,
11-69 kV PCB, Centralized Control Building, and 69 kV line extensions
▪ Corella SS, 1x100 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 2-138 kV
PCB, 8-69 kV PCB and 69 kV line extensions.
Negros:
▪ Kabankalan SS, 2x100 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer
(Replacement of 30 and 50 MVA Transformers), 3-138 kV PCB, 4-69 kV
PCB, Centralized Control Building and Telecom Shelter, Kabankalan–
Overflow 69 kV Line Extension, and Full upgrading of secondary devices

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 SUBSTATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Major Components ETC
▪ Mabinay SS, 1x50 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 4-138 kV
PCB, 5-69 kV PCB, Centralized control building and Telecom Shelter, and
Full upgrading of secondary devices
Panay:
▪ San Jose SS, 2x50 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 6-138 kV
PCB, 5-69 kV PCB, Expansion of Control Building
▪ Panitan SS, 3x100 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer
(Replacement of 2x30 and 50 MVA transformers), 4-138 kV PCB, 13-69
kV PCB, Centralized Control Building and Container Van and Dismantling
of existing 69 kV Switchyard
▪ Dingle SS, 2x100 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer (Replacement
of 2x50 MVA Transformers), 3-138 kV PCB, 9-69 kV PCB, Centralized
Control Building and Telecom Shelter, and Full upgrading of secondary
devices
▪ Concepcion SS, 1x100 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 1-138 kV
PCB
▪ Barotac Viejo SS, 50 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer (50 MVA
Transformer transferred from Iloilo SS), 2-138 kV PCB, 2-69 kV PCB,
▪ Sta. Barbara SS, Upgrading of Secondary Equipment.
Project Cost: 18,706 million Pesos
Location: Cebu, Negros, Panay, Leyte

138 kV New Naga (Colon) SS Load Growth Jun 2022

(Remaining Works) Substation:
▪ Colon 138 kV SS, 1x100 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 2-138
ERC-approved kV PCB, 2-69 kV PCB.
Transmission Line:
▪ Transfer of Sibonga and VECO Naga 69 kV Feeder from Naga SS to Colon
SS, SP-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 1.5 km.
Project Cost: 313 million Pesos
Location: Colon

Naga (Visayas) SS System Reliability Jun 2022

Upgrading Project Substation:
▪ Naga 138 kV SS, 6-138 kV PCB,
ERC-approved ▪ Construction of New Control Room
▪ Dismantling of Primary and Secondary Equipment at Naga SS
Project Cost: 499 million Pesos
Location: Naga

Tigbauan 138 kV SS Load Growth Stage 1 - Dec

Stage 1 (Dec 2022) 2022
Filed to ERC Transmission Line: Stage 2 - Sep
▪ Stringing of Sta. Barbara–San Jose 138 kV Line 2, ST-DC2, 1-795 MCM 2027
ACSR, 93 km
Stage 2 (Sep 2027)
Substation:
▪ Tigbauan 138 kV SS, 2x100 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 10-
138 kV PCB, and 4-69 kV PCB
▪ Sta. Barbara SS, 1-138 kV PCB, and 2-69 kV PCB
▪ San Jose SS, 2-138 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Reconductoring of portion of Sta. Barbara–San Jose 69 kV Line, 1-160
mm2 STACIR, 30 km
▪ Tigbauan 138 kV Bus-in Line, ST-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 2x0.50 km

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 SUBSTATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Major Components ETC
▪ Tigbauan 69 kV Cut-in Line, SP-DC, 1-160 mm2 STACIR/1-336.4 MCM
ACSR, 0.5 km
▪ Sta. Barbara 69 kV Tie Line, SP-SC, 1-336.4 MCM ACSR, 0.4km
Project Cost: 1,537 million Pesos
Location: Iloilo

Visayas SS System Reliability Dec 2022

Reliability Project II Substation:
▪ Mandaue 138 kV SS Expansion, 1x100 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power
ERC-approved Transformer, 1-138 kV GIS Switch Bay, 1-69 kV GIS Switch Bay
▪ Lapu-Lapu 138 kV SS Expansion, 1x100 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power
Transformer, 1-138 kV GIS Switch Bay, 1-69 kV GIS Switch Bay
▪ Bacolod 138 kV SS Expansion, 1-69 kV PCB,
▪ Sta. Barbara 69 kV SS Expansion, 2-69 kV PCB.
Project Cost: 727 million Pesos
Location: Cebu and Negros

Upgrading of System Reliability Dec 2023

acquired Substation:
Transmission Assets ▪ CEDC 138kV SS, new separate control building, upgrading of various
disconnect switches, telecom requirements, automation system, and
other accessories
▪ TPC CARCON 34.5 kV SS, new separate control building, upgrading of
various protective devices and other accessories
▪ TPC 2nd Lift 34.5 kV SS, new separate control building, upgrading of
various protective devices, telecom requirements, and other accessories
▪ TPC SANGI 34.5 kV Switchyard, new separate control building, upgrading
of various protective devices, telecom requirements, and other
accessories
Location: Cebu and Panay

Banga 138 kV SS Load Growth Dec 2025

Substation:
▪ Banga 138 kV SS, 2x100 MVA, 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 10-
138 kV PCB, 5-69 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Bus-in of Banga SS to Panitan–Nabas TL, 138 kV TL, ST-DC, 1-795 MCM
ACSR, 1 km.
▪ Banga Cut-in 69 kV Cut-in Line, SP-DC, 1-336.4 MCM ACSR, 2x1 km
Project Cost: 982 million Pesos
Location: Panay

69 kV Tagbilaran 69 kV SS System Reliability Sep 2022

Substation:
ERC-approved ▪ Tagbilaran 69 kV SS (New), 1x10 MVA 69/13.8 kV power transformer and
1-69 kV PCB
▪ Construction of New Control Room.
Project Cost: 487 million Pesos
Location: Bohol

Visayas Mobile Power Quality Dec 2023

Capacitor Substation:
▪ DUCOMI 69 kV LES, 3x5 MVAR 69 kV Mobile Capacitor, 3-69 kV PCB
▪ Boracay 69 kV LES, 2x5 MVAR 69 kV Mobile Capacitor, 2-69 kV PCB
▪ Altavas 69 kV LES, 2x5 MVAR 69 kV Mobile Capacitor, 2-69 kV PCB
▪ Miagao 69 kV LES, 5 MVAR 69 kV Mobile Capacitor, 1-69 kV PCB

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 SUBSTATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Major Components ETC
Project Cost: 506 million Pesos
Location: Panay and Negros

VOLTAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Major Components ETC
138 kV Visayas Voltage Power Quality Dec 2022
Improvement Substation:
Stage 1
ERC-approved ▪ Compostela 138 kV SS, 2x20 MVAR, 138 kV Capacitor, 2-138 kV PCB,
▪ Cebu 138 kV SS, 2x20 MVAR, 138 kV Capacitor, 2-138 kV PCB,
▪ Corella 69 kV SS, 3x5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor, 3-69 kV PCB.
Stage 2
▪ Himayangan LES, 1x5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor, 1-69 kV PCB,
▪ Bobolosan LES, 1x5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor, 1-69 kV PCB,
▪ Tolosa LES, 1-5 MVAR, 69 kV Capacitor, 1-69 kV PCB.
Project Cost: 735 million Pesos
Location: Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, and Samar

Visayas Voltage Power Quality Dec 2025

Improvement 2 Substation:
STATCOM:
Filed to ERC ▪ Calbayog 138 kV SS, ±20 MVAR 138 kV STATCOM, 2-138 kV PCB
▪ Naga 138 kV SS, ±40 MVAR 138 kV STATCOM, 2x20 MVAR Capacitor, 5-138
kV PCB
▪ Panitan 138 kV SS, ±20 MVAR 138 kV STATCOM, 2-138 kV PCB
Capacitor:
▪ Quinapondan 69 kV LES, 5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitor, 1-69 kV PCB
▪ Baybay 69 kV LES, 2x5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitor, 2-69 kV PCB
▪ Asturias 69 kV LES, 2x5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitor, 2-69 kV PCB
▪ Garcia Hernandez 69 kV LES, 2x5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitor, 2-69 kV PCB
▪ Carmen 69 kV LES, 2x5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitor, 2-69 kV PCB
▪ Sipalay 69 kV LES, 2x5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitor, 2-69 kV PCB
▪ Valladolid 69 kV LES, 5x5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitor, 5-69 kV PCB
▪ Bayawan 69 kV LES, 5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitor, 1-69 kV PCB
▪ Roxas 69 kV LES, 2x5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitor, 2-69 kV PCB
▪ San Jose 69 kV LES, 3x5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitor, 3-69 kV PCB
▪ Estancia 69 kV LES, 2x5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitor, 2-69 kV PCB
Project Cost: 2,265 million Pesos
Location: Samar, Leyte, Cebu, Negros, Panay

9.1.1 Luzon–Visayas HVDC Bipolar Operation

The development of new power plants in Luzon will result in increased excess generation in the
island. Currently, the transfer capacity of the HVDC from Luzon to Visayas is only 440 MW. In
order to utilize the excess generation from each island, there is a need to upgrade the existing
HVDC system between Luzon and Visayas. The Luzon–Visayas High Voltage Direct Current
(HVDC) Bipolar Operation aims to accommodate additional generation, import and export to the
Visayas Grid. The upgrade of Luzon-Visayas HVDC will also help in the maximum utilization of
the Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection enabling more efficient sharing of reserves among Luzon,
Visayas and Mindanao.

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 The Luzon–Visayas HVDC Bipolar Operation Project involves the development of the Naga
500/230 kV Substation, as well as upgrading of the Naga and Ormoc Converter/Inverter Stations
in order to provide an additional transfer capacity between Luzon and Visayas. There will be an
additional 450 MW transfer capacity between Luzon and Visayas upon completion of the project.
It aims to accommodate additional excess generation, import and export to the Visayas Grid and
vice versa.

9.1.2 Cebu–Negros–Panay 230 kV Backbone Project - Stage 1

The development of new power plants,
BAROTAC VIEJO S/S
particularly in the Panay and Negros Islands
will result in an increase in power exchange
between the islands of Panay, Negros, and 230 kV designed S/C
(138 kV energized)
Cebu. However, the existing Negros-Panay
interconnection system has limited capacity to
cater the excess power generation from Panay E.B. MAGALONA CTS
towards Negros which could result in power 39 km

curtailment. 230 kV designed OHTL

(138 kV energized)

To ensure the effective transmission of excess

BACOLOD S/S
power generation from Panay towards
Negros, a high-capacity transmission corridor
is being proposed. Strategically, the project KABANKALAN S/S 3x100 MVA

will be designed consistent with the long-term

transmission master plan of having a 230 kV
transmission backbone in the Visayas by
establishing a 230 kV interconnection from Panay to Cebu.

The project involves the development of a transmission corridor from Barotac Viejo Substation to
Bacolod Substation and will be composed of the submarine cable system and overhead
transmission lines. It is designed at 230 kV voltage level but will be initially energized and
operated at 138 kV. The submarine cable component was already completed in October 2016.
The project will also involve associated expansion works at Barotac Viejo and Bacolod
Substations.

9.1.3 Cebu–Negros–Panay 230 kV Backbone Project - Stage 2

Therma Visayas, Inc. is
developing a 300 MW coal-fired BATO S/S MAGDUGO S/S CEBU S/S
power plant in Toledo City,
Cebu, and is intended to supply
additional power to the load C
35 km
centers in Metro Cebu. TVI
However, the existing C
transmission system between
the area of Toledo and the 2x150 MW
3x300 MVA
major drawdown substations in Connection ASSET Under CNP3
Metro Cebu has limited
capacity to effectively accommodate the entire generation capacity of the new power plant.
Hence, there will be power curtailment.

To ensure the effective full generation dispatch of the new power plant, a new transmission
corridor, which includes a high-capacity transmission line and new substation facilities, is being
proposed towards Metro Cebu. The transmission line portion was previously classified as
connection assets and will be implemented by the power plant proponent. On the other hand, the
substation portion is classified as a transmission asset, hence, the object of this project. It can
be noted also that the transmission line which will be developed from Magdugo to Cebu will serve
as an integral part of the 230 kV backbone in the Visayas.

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 The project involves the construction of 230 kV facilities in the existing Cebu 138 kV Substation
to facilitate the connection of the proposed transmission line from Toledo.

9.1.4 Negros–Panay 230 kV Interconnection Line 2 Project

The project aims to address the
BAROTAC VIEJO S/S
need to increase the E.B. MAGALONA BACOLOD S/S
interconnection capacity SWS
between Negros and Panay to
cater the incoming large
22 km
generators in Panay, particularly
the 300 MW Aklan Pump
Storage Hydro Power Plant.
2x300 MVA
This entails an additional circuit 3x300 MVA
of 230 kV submarine cable
between Negros and Panay to allow for the full dispatch of the power plants in the island of Panay.

9.1.5 Cebu–Bohol 230 kV Interconnection Project

Currently, Cebu, Leyte, and Bohol are
ARGAO CTS
connected radially which are prone to MARIBOJOC CTS

isolations. By 2021, even when all the 30 km

28 km 22 km
diesel power plants in Bohol are (230 kV S/C)

dispatched at full capacity, the Leyte–

Bohol 138 kV submarine cable will be DUMANJUG CS/SS
overloaded which could result in load
CORELLA S/S
curtailment in the said island. With the 2x300 MVA
outage of the Leyte–Bohol 138 kV
Interconnection, power delivery
towards the entire Bohol Island will be
interrupted. Since the existing power plants in Bohol do not have sufficient generation capacity
to cater the power demand in the island during N-1 contingency conditions, there is a need to
provide additional transmission backbone towards Bohol.

The project involves laying of outright double circuit 230 kV submarine cable with 600 MW
capacity per circuit with provision for the 3rd circuit between Cebu and Bohol, construction of 230
kV double circuit overhead transmission line, development of a 230 kV switchyard in the existing
Corella Substation and the expansion of the proposed Dumanjug 230 kV Substation under the
Mindanao–Visayas Interconnection Project (MVIP).

230 kV, 2-410 mm2

9.1.6 Cebu–Lapu-Lapu 230 kV Transmission Line Project STACIR, 9 m

The existing transmission corridors serving the major load

centers in Mandaue and Mactan in Cebu do not have N-1
MAGDUGO
contingency provisions. During the outage of one of the two 138
kV circuits of the Cebu–Mandaue–Lapu-Lapu Transmission
Corridor, the remaining circuit will be overloaded, therefore, to
prevent damage to the equipment, power will be curtailed. CEBU
3x300 MVA

To maintain the continuous transmission of power towards the

major load centers in Mandaue and Mactan even during N-1
condition, a new transmission corridor, composed of overhead
transmission lines and submarine/underground cable system, is
proposed between Cebu Substation and Lapu-Lapu Substation.
UMAPAD

9.1.7 Cebu–Negros–Panay 230 kV Backbone Project - Stage 3

The development of new power plants, including baseload and renewable, in Panay and Negros
Islands will result in an increase in power exchange between the islands of Panay, Negros, and
Cebu. Currently, the existing Negros–Panay interconnection system has limited capacity to
accommodate the transmission of excess power from Panay towards Negros. Similarly, the

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 existing Cebu–Negros interconnection system has limited capacity to cater the excess power
generation from Panay and Negros towards Cebu. Hence, there will be power curtailment.

To ensure the effective transmission of excess power generation from Panay and Negros towards
Cebu, a high capacity transmission corridor is being proposed and this will serve as stage 3 or
the final stage for the Cebu–Negros–Panay 230 kV Backbone Project. The project involves the
construction of 230 kV facilities that will extend from Barotac Viejo Substation in Panay to a new
Magdugo Substation in Cebu. It will be primarily composed of overhead transmission lines,
submarine cable interconnections, and corresponding new substation facilities.

CALATRAVA CTS

45 km 80 km 1.5 km 29 km

TALAVERA CTS

BAROTAC VIEJO S/S E. B. MAGALONA SWS CADIZ S/S CALATRAVA S/S

39 km

3X300 MVA 2x150 MVA 2x100 MVA

8 km

MAGDUGO S/S

BACOLOD S/S

2X300 MVA 3x300 MVA

33 km

TO
CEBU
SUBSTATION

PANAY ISLAND NEGROS ISLAND CEBU ISLAND

9.1.8 Babatngon–Palo 230 kV Transmission Line Project (Initially energized at 138 kV)
A large part of the power customers in the eastern Leyte area is being served through 69 kV lines
which draw power from Babatngon Substation and Ormoc Substation in the north and Maasin
Substation in the south. However, due to long distances and mountainous terrain, the quality and
reliability of transmitting power along the 69 kV transmission lines cannot be ensured.

To improve the quality of power and enhance the reliability of the transmission backbone in Leyte,
it is proposed to construct a transmission corridor along the eastern part of Leyte. The project will
involve the construction of a new drawdown substation in Palo which will be linked to Babatngon
Substation via 230 kV designed transmission lines energized at 138 kV. The proposed substation
will serve Don Orestes Romualdez Electric Cooperative, Inc. (DORELCO) and Leyte Electric
Cooperative II (LEYECO II) and provide alternate power supply source during N-1 contingency
event.

The project will form part of the planned 230 kV transmission loop in Leyte, complementary to
the proposed Ormoc–Babatngon and Palo–Javier 230 kV Transmission Lines.

SUNPALO
230 kV designed OHTL
SOLAR 20 km (138 kV energized)

BABATNGON S/S
3x50 MVA PALO S/S
3x100 MVA

TOLOSA ORMOC CAMPETIC

BILIRAN

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9.1.9 Ormoc–Babatngon 230 kV Transmission Line Project
There is a need to provide reliable power
TABANGO S/S TUGAS SWS
transmission to Leyte and Samar
customers. In 2017, a magnitude-6.5
earthquake shook Ormoc, Leyte which left
For Rerouting
the region without electricity. The Leyte-
Samar grid is primarily dependent in
53 km
Ormoc Substation as it houses the High
Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) connection
to the Luzon Grid and it is where the 230 MARSHALLING
6 km
SWS
kV transmission system from Cebu ends.

xx
BABATNGON S/S

xx
Ormoc Substation also serves as the major 75 km
drawdown substation in Leyte and Samar,
large generators injecting power in the
Ormoc–Tabango 230 kV Transmission ORMOC S/S
Corridor are absorbed through the 138 kV
transmission system that connects Ormoc Substation and other 138 kV substations in Leyte and
Samar. The excess power is either transmitted to Cebu via 230 kV transmission backbone or to
Luzon Grid via 350 kV HVDC transmission corridor.

The project aims to provide a reliable and resilient grid in Leyte and Samar Island. The new
Babatngon 230 kV Substation can also accommodate incoming power plants in Leyte and Samar
Island. It involves the construction of a 75 km 230 kV Transmission Line from Babatngon going to
Ormoc 230 kV Substation. Providing a new 230 kV backbone in Leyte aside from Ormoc–
Marshalling–Tabango 230 kV Transmission Backbone.

9.1.10 Panitan–Nabas 138 kV Transmission Line 2 Project

The northwestern part of Panay, 95 km

which includes the Boracay Island,

is served by Nabas Substation
which normally draws power from
the grid through the existing NABAS S/S PANITAN S/S

Panitan–Nabas 138 kV
2x50 MVA
Transmission Line. The Nabas 50 MVA 2x30 MVA

Substation is also linked to San

Jose Substation by a 69 kV
transmission line. However, during
AVON Culasi Nabas CAPELCO ILECO III CAPELCO EDPP
the outage of the 138 kV line, the Caticlan
Boracay
Mambusao PB 103 Roxas City
Dau
69 kV line will have a limited
transmission capacity to cater the entire load of the area, hence, will result in power curtailment.

To cater the entire power requirement of Nabas Substation even during N-1 condition, a new 138
kV circuit will be installed from Panitan Substation and Nabas Substation. The project will involve
the second circuit stringing of the existing Panitan–Nabas 138 kV Line, which is already designed
to support two circuits. It will also include associated substation expansion works.

9.1.11 Permanent Restoration of Colon–Samboan 138 kV Lines 1 and 2 Affected by

Landslide Project
The fatal landslide that struck Brgy.
Tina-an, City of Naga, Cebu on 20 50 Structures
September 2018 was a result of a Relocated
natural phenomenon and man-made
actions.The portion of mountainous
areas of the Tina-an, City of Naga,
Cebu, where located the Colon-
Samboan 138 kV Lines 1 and 2 are
SAMBOAN COLON
within the declared danger zone of S/S S/S
Mines and Geosciences Bureau

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 (MGB) of the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR) hindering
maintenance and construction activities in the affected transmission line. Moreover, in the event
of the recurrence of landslide and ground movements, the toppling of the structures will affect
the stability of the grid.

The project includes the rerouting of the portion of Colon-Samboan 138 kV Line 1 and 2 affected
by the landslide. This will avoid the 1 km danger zone declared by MGB.

9.1.12 Panay–Guimaras 138 kV Interconnection Project

The development of new power plants STA. BARBARA S/S
in Guimaras Island will result in INGORE CTS ZALDIVAR CTS

increased power transmission GUIMELCO

3 km
xxxx
towards Panay. Currently, the existing xxxx
TAREC

submarine cable interconnection 2x100 MVA

between Panay and Guimaras is only 3x50 MVA 2 km

1 km
energized at 69 kV and has limited
capacity to accommodate the ZALDIVAR S/S
transmission of excess power from
Guimaras. ILOILO (PEDC)
SUBSTATION

To ensure the full dispatch of the San 3x100 MVA

Lorenzo Wind Plant and other prospective generators in the area, it is proposed to energize the
Panay–Guimaras Interconnection at 138 kV. The project will also involve the construction of a
2 km overhead transmission line from the cable terminal station in Ingore towards Iloilo
Substation, as well as the expansion and upgrading works at Zaldivar Substation and Iloilo
Substation.

9.1.13 Nabas–Caticlan–Boracay Transmission Line Project

In line with the BORACAY ISLAND MAINLAND PANAY
CATICLAN CTS PANITAN S/S
developments in the
2.1 km 4.5 km 1.4 km 15.9 km
tourism industry in (138 kV S/C) (138 kV U/C) (138 kV Designed T/L) (230 kV Designed)

Boracay Island, the BORACAY S/S NABAS S/S

power requirement is
expected to increase. 2x100 MVA
2x50 MVA
The power requirement 0.375 km AVON-NABAS

of Caticlan and
Boracay Island is 30 MVA
ANTECO AKELCO
currently supplied by AKELCO
Culasi Nabas
AKELCO Lezo
Nabas Substation via a Boracay Caticlan Andagao
Altavas
single circuit 69 kV
overhead transmission line and submarine cable. These 69 kV transmission facilities are not
enough to cater the forecasted demand of the island.

The project will upgrade the existing 69 kV system into a 138 kV system that will provide the
required transmission and substation capacity. The project will be implemented in two stages,
stage 1 will be the construction of Boracay Substation, Manocmanoc–Boracay 69 kV overhead
transmission line and laying of the new double-circuit Caticlan–Boracay 138 kV submarine
cable (initially energized at 69 kV) to be connected to the existing Caticlan 69 kV CTS. Stage 2
will be the construction of the Nabas–Caticlan 230 kV OHTL which will be initially energized at
138 kV, 138 kV underground cable in Caticlan, and installation of 2x100 MVA 138/69 kV power
transformer in Boracay Substation.

The submarine cable from Boracay to Caticlan was changed from single to double-circuit
submarine cable for outright compliance with the N-1 provision. The 69/13.8 kV Transformers
are removed from the project components since it will now be implemented by Aklan Electric
Cooperative (AKELCO).

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9.1.14 Amlan–Dumaguete 138 kV Transmission Project
The power requirement in the southern
part of Negros Oriental is being served 25 km

by a 69 kV line which draws power from

Amlan Substation. However, the 69 kV
line will not be sufficient to cater the AMLAN S/S
3x50 MVA
DUMAGUETE S/S
2x100 MVA

projected increase in the power

demand in the area.
PULANTUBIG BAGACAY
To accommodate the future power
requirement in the southern part of
Negros Oriental, a new drawdown substation is proposed near Dumaguete City. The project
will provide an alternative source of power to Negros Oriental Electric Cooperative II (NORECO
II), thereby, unloading Amlan Substation and the Amlan–Siaton 69 kV Line. The proposed
implementation scheme will also minimize transmission loss and improve the power quality to
the customers served by the 69 kV line. The new substation will be linked to Amlan Substation
via a 138 kV transmission line.

9.1.15 Calbayog–Allen Transmission Line Project

The power consumers in the SAN ISIDRO
WIND
northern part of Samar draws 58 km

power from Calbayog Substation

via the existing Calbayog-Palanas CALBAYOG S/S
SAN ISIDRO S/S
50 MVA

Cara and Palanas Cara-Catarman- 2x50 MVA

ALLEN
LES
Allen-Bobolosan 69 kV ABS ABS

transmission lines, which traverse 69 kV OHTL, 20 km

ABS

BOBON

the mountainous area of Calbayog LES

and Catarman. Such terrain poses N.O

BOBOLOSAN

frequent and extended outage of LES

the 69 kV lines in Northern Samar CAPOOCAN PALANAS CARA

LES LES
which result in power curtailment.

To improve the reliability of power delivery and accommodate the load growth and power plant
in the northern part of Samar, a 138 kV transmission line traversing northern Samar up to the
new substation which is located in San Isidro which will cater the loads in Northern Samar. The
project aims to form a loop, thus, will provide single outage contingency to the transmission
lines serving Northern Samar.

9.1.16 Barotac Viejo–Natividad 69 kV Transmission Line Project

This project extends the 69 kV line serving Natividad to Barotac Viejo and forms a 69 kV loop
between Dingle and Barotac Viejo Substations. This provides N-1 to the 69 kV feeder serving
Iloilo II Electric Cooperative (ILECO II) and Iloilo III Electric Cooperative (ILECO III) and allows
for the operational flexibility and reliability for both cooperatives.

9.1.17 Visayas Substation Upgrading Project 1

To accommodate the projected demand and avoid overloading of the transformer, there is a
need to upgrade the substation capacity of Tabango Substation to 1x50 MVA. This will provide
an N-1 provision on the said substation.

To accommodate the proposed 100 MW CEKO Solar Power Plant and the increase in demand
in the area, there is a need to upgrade the substation capacity in Daanbantayan Substation to
1x150 MVA.

To comply with the N-1 contingency criterion of the PGC, an additional 1x50 MVA transformer
needs to be installed at Maasin and Calbayog Substations.

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9.1.18 Lapu-Lapu 230 kV Substation Project
Power consumers in Mactan Island
CEBU S/S
currently draw power from Lapu-Lapu DINGLE S/S BAROTAC VIEJO S/S
138 kV Substation. With the
continuing economic and 2x50 MVA 50 MVA
infrastructure developments within the
area, the projected power requirement 2 km

will not be adequately served by the ABS ABS

existing substation capacity. ABS

7 km

JANIUAY POTOTAN DUMANGAS NATIVIDAD

The project provides an alternative
connection point to power consumers PUSOK S/S
UMAPAD S/S
particularly for Mactan Island, thus, will 2x300 MVA

accommodate the projected increase in

the power demand.

The new substation will be connected to MECO FEEDERS

Umapad 230 kV Substation and will be

located in Lapu-Lapu, Cebu.

9.1.19 Visayas Substation Upgrading Project 2

The project involves the upgrading of 20 substations in the Visayas by installing an additional
850 MVA transformer capacity and replacing the existing transformers with a total of 1,600 MVA
higher capacity transformers to cater the load growth in the area and to provide N-1 contingency
to the substations. Replaced transformers will be either redeployed to other substations or
refurbished.

9.1.20 New Naga (Colon) Substation Project (Remaining Works)

The Naga Substation was commissioned in
1977, hence, most of the equipment is already COLON S/S
antiquated and is difficult to maintain. In line
with the plan to improve the reliability of the
NAGA S/S
power delivery in the area, the Naga–Sibonga– 50 MVA 100 MVA
Dumanjug and VECO Naga 69 kV feeders
which draw power from Naga Substation are
2x50 MVA
proposed to be transferred to Colon Substation.
However, the existing Colon Substation does
not have sufficient capacity to cater the
projected power demand upon the connection
of new loads. Hence, there will be power 69 kV Line Extension, 1.5 km

curtailment.
VECO NAGA
FEEDER
To accommodate the projected demand for SIBONGA-
DUMANJUG
Colon Substation, there is a need to increase FEEDER
the substation capacity. The project involves
the installation of 100 MVA transformer at Colon Substation and the transfer of the Naga–
Sibonga–Dumanjug and VECO Naga 69 kV feeders from Naga Substation to Colon Substation,
which were originally part of the formerly known and ERC-approved New Naga (Cebu)
Substation Project, however, were not implemented as proposed during the 3rd Regulatory
Period since the projected load to be catered by the transformer did not materialize.

The implementation of the remaining works under the New Naga (Colon) Substation Project
will be pursued in the 4th Regulatory Period in consideration of the renewed need to address,
among others, the increase in power demand along the Naga–Sibonga–Dumanjug and VECO
Naga 69 kV feeders.

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9.1.21 Naga (Visayas) Substation Upgrading Project
The equipment at Naga Substation, which was commissioned in 1977, is already antiquated
and is difficult to maintain. Thus, outages due to equipment failure, maintenance, and repair
works are expected to occur more frequently and at a longer duration. Accordingly, these
outages may result in power curtailment.

To improve the reliability of the substation, equipment shall be replaced. The project involves
the construction of new steel tower structures and the installation of associated overhead line
components. It also involves the use of steel tower structures with higher wind design capability.
This project was formerly named as Naga Substation Rehabilitation Project.

9.1.22 Tigbauan 138 kV Substation Project

Power consumers in Southern Panay draws
power from Sta. Barbara and San Jose STA. BARBARA S/S
Substation. With the continuing economic
TIGBAUAN S/S
and infrastructure developments within the
area, the projected power requirement will OTON
not be adequately served by the existing

xx
xx
2x0.5 km 93 km

substation capacity. TIGBAUAN

2x100 MVA
The project aims to provide alternative
connection point to power consumers
SAN JOSE S/S
particularly for Southern Panay, thus, will
accommodate the projected increase in the
power demand.

The new substation will bus-in to the Sta. Barbara–San Jose 138 kV Transmission Line and
will be located in Tigbauan, Panay.

9.1.23 Visayas Substation Reliability Project II

Various substations in the Visayas Grid have limited transformation capacity to provide
continuous power delivery towards the load customers during single transformer outages,
which will result in power curtailment.

The project aims to cater the load growth and provide N-1 contingency and accommodate
additional generation capacity to various substations in Panay, Leyte, and Cebu. The project
will involve upgrading Ormoc, Babatngon, Sta. Barbara, Mandaue, Sta. Rita, Bacolod and
Lapu-Lapu Substations. Expansions in Lapu-Lapu, Bacolod, Sta. Barbara and Mandaue are
still ongoing while the expansions on the other substations are already completed.

The project involves the installation of the power transformer and power circuit breakers,
including the associated substation expansion required to ensure reliability and flexibility of
operations on the substations.

9.1.24 Upgrading of Acquired Transmission Assets

Assets of generating companies that are classified by the ERC as transmission assets shall be
maintained and operated by the TNP. The project involves the replacement and upgrading of
acquired primary and secondary equipment, which are already old, obsolete, and not compliant
with the TNP standards. A new separate control building will be constructed to ensure safety
and improved operational efficiency.

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9.1.25 Banga 138 kV Substation Project
Power consumers in Northern Panay draw
power from Nabas and some from Panitan NABAS S/S

Substation. With the continuing economic and BANGA S/S

2x100 MVA

infrastructure developments within the area,

the projected power requirement will not be

xx
xx
1 km
ANDAGAO
adequately served by the existing substation
ALTAVAS
capacity.

The project provides an alternative connection PANITAN S/S

point to power consumers particularly for
Northern Panay, thus, will accommodate the projected increase in the power demand.

The new substation will bus-in to the Panitan–Nabas 138 kV Transmission Line and will be
located in Banga, Aklan.

9.1.26 Tagbilaran 69 kV Substation Project

This project involves the installation of a 10 MVA transformer for Tagbilaran Substation that will
allow a continuous reliable supply of power for BDPP1 BDPP2
Bohol Electric Incorporated (BEI) and for the 10 MVA
G G G G
10 MVA

Sta. Clara Power Corp. (SCPC). Presently, 5.5MW 5.5MW 5.5MW 5.5MW
these customers are just relying on the 2x10
MVA transformers at Bohol DPP Switchyard,
thus, any outage or maintenance works in the
BDPP-owned transformers, the grid 10 MVA

connection of BEI and SCPC is being

disrupted. With the project, BEI and SCPC will
have a dedicated connection to Tagbilaran G G G G
Substation, and the expansion of SCPC’s
BEI
3x0.4MW Additional
SCPC 1.2 MW
Hydro Electric Power Plant will be catered.

9.1.27 Visayas Mobile Capacitor Project

The project involves the installation of voltage compensation devices in four (4) different areas
in the Visayas with a total of 40 MVAR capacity. It entails the installation of mobile Capacitor in
the 69 kV load end substations (DUCOMI 69 kV LES, Boracay 69 kV LES, Altavas 69 kV LES,
and Miagao 69 kV LES) to provide sufficient voltage regulation in the load center, load end
substations and its adjacent areas until the completion of the needed transmission project on
each area.

9.1.28 Visayas Voltage Improvement Project

Various areas in Samar and Leyte are experiencing low voltage occurrences due to long 69 kV
transmission lines. Likewise, areas in Cebu and Bohol are also experiencing low voltage
occurrences due to high concentrations of load. These low voltages may result in power
curtailment.

To address the low voltage problems in these areas, Capacitor are proposed to be strategically
installed at identified substations and load-ends.

9.1.29 Visayas Voltage Improvement Project 2

This project aims to improve voltage regulation in different areas in the Visayas. These voltage
issues are primarily due to the load growth in the area and load end substations that are
currently served by long 69 kV transmission lines. Without any transmission reinforcements,
these substations will be experiencing low voltage occurrences. As the demand grows, these
occurrences will worsen which may lead to load shedding and possible voltage collapse in the
area.

The project involves the installation of voltage compensation devices in different areas in
Visayas with a total 240 MVAR capacity. It entails the installation of Capacitor in the 69 kV load

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 end substations and network substation (Quinapondan, Baybay, Naga, Asturias, Garcia
Hernandez, Carmen, Sipalay, Bayawan, Valladolid, Roxas, San Jose, and Estancia) and
installation of STATCOM in the 138 kV network substations (Calbayog, Naga, and Panitan) and
is seen to provide sufficient voltage regulation in the load center, load end substations and its
adjacent areas.

9.2 Transmission Outlook for 2030

With the implementation of projects that will strengthen the Visayas Backbone, future
developments in terms of the commercial and industrial sector in the Visayas that would increase the
power supply requirements are being expected. To anticipate these developments, the main backbone
will be extended towards Western Panay and Northern Samar. The interconnection of the 230 kV
Backbone from Panay to Leyte will be unified by linking the CNP 230 kV Backbone to the Cebu–Ormoc
230 kV Line. This will be realized upon completion of the Daanbantayan–Bobon 230 kV Transmission
Line under Cebu–Leyte 230 kV Interconnection Line 3 and 4 Project. More generations are expected
to come to Panay that will need major reinforcements of the 230 kV lines. While the extension of the
138 kV line from Calbayog to Catarman will provide reliability as the demand in the Northern Samar
increases.

Figure 9.3: Visayas Transmission Outlook for 2030

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 Figure 9.4: Metro Cebu Transmission Outlook for 2030

TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECTS

Voltage Project Name Description ETC
Table 9.2:
230 kV Barotac Viejo– ▪ The Project involves the construction of a new drawdown SS in Unidos, Aklan May 2026
Visayas Transmission
Unidos with a 2x300 MVA 230/138-13.8kV transformer capacity. It will bus-in along
Outlook for 2030
230 kV TL the proposed Nabas–Caticlan TL which is under the Nabas–Caticlan–Boracay
Transmission Project. Termination of the 230 kV designed transmission line
from Nabas SS will be disconnected and will be extended going to Barotac
Viejo SS thus, connecting Unidos SS to Barotac Viejo SS. The project will
accommodate the incoming power plants in Northern Panay.
▪ Location: Iloilo, Aklan

Cebu–Leyte 230 kV ▪ The Cebu–Leyte 230 kV Interconnection Line 3 and 4 Project involves the Dec 2026
Interconnection construction of a 120-km double-circuit 230 kV overhead line from Bobon
Lines 3 and 4 SWS to the Talisay SWS. From there, 33-km double circuit submarine cables
will be laid toward Tugas SWS. Another 53-km double-circuit 230 kV
overhead line will be constructed from the Tugas SWS to Ormoc SS. Lastly,
Marshalling SWS will be directly connected to Ormoc SS thru the existing
Marshalling–Ormoc 230 kV TL and the existing Tabango–Marshalling 230 kV
TL will be extended going to Ormoc SS. Installation of series reactors will be
done in Tabango SS to control the amount of power flow in the existing Cebu–
Leyte 230 kV Interconnection. These series reactors will be placed along
Ormoc–Tabango 230 kV line.
▪ Location: Cebu and Leyte

Laray–Cordova 230 ▪ The project involves the construction of a new drawdown SS within the area Dec 2030
kV Interconnection of Cordova in Visayas. It will be connected to Laray 230 kV SS in Mainland
Cebu crossing to Cordova Island via double circuit 230 kV submarine cables
with a transfer capacity of 600 MW per circuit.
▪ Location: Cebu

Laray–Alpaco 230 ▪ The project involves the construction of a new switching station within the Dec 2030
kV Energization area of Alpaco in Metro Cebu. It will bus-in to the proposed Magdugo–
Dumanjug 230 kV TL which is part of the Mindanao–Visayas Interconnection
Project. The proposed overhead TL coming from Laray GIS SS, which is

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Voltage Project Name Description ETC
connected to Magdugo–Colon 138 kV TL will be extended and will be
connected to the new Alpaco Switching Station. Additionally, with this
energization of Laray 230 kV SS will be done.
▪ Location: Cebu

138 kV Panay–Guimaras ▪ The proposed project involves the laying of the second submarine cable from Jul 2026
138 kV Panay to Guimaras Island. This will provide reliability to the existing and
Interconnection future power plants in Guimaras Island.
Line 2 ▪ Location: Panay and Guimaras

Babatngon–Sta. ▪ The project involves the upgrading of a portion of the existing Babatngon– Dec 2026
Rita 138 kV TL Paranas 138 kV line along San Juanico Strait and the construction of Sta.
Upgrading Rita SS, with 2x50 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV transformers, which will bus-in to
the said transmission corridor.
▪ Location: Leyte and Samar

Siaton–Bayawan ▪ The Siaton–Bayawan 138 kV TL Project involves the construction of 138 Dec 2027
138 kV TL (Initially kV-designed TL, energized at 69 kV, that will connect Siaton and Bayawan
energized at 69 kV) Load End SS. The project is part of the ultimate plan of establishing 138 kV
loop in southern Negros.
▪ Location: Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental

Corella–Ubay 138 ▪ The proposed project involves the installation of the second circuit from Sep 2028
kV Line 2 Stringing Corella to Ubay SS. This will provide reliability to the existing and future
Project power plants connected in Ubay SS.
▪ Location: Bohol

Taft–Bobolosan ▪ The Taft–Bobolosan 138 kV TL Project involves the construction of 138 kV- Dec 2028
138 kV TL (Initially designed TL, energized at 69 kV, that will connect Taft and Bobolosan
energized at 69 kV) load End SS. These structures, to be found in northeastern Samar, will be
part of the ultimate plan of establishing a 138 kV loop around Samar Island.
▪ Location: Northern and Eastern Samar

San Isidro– ▪ The proposed project involves the development of a new double circuit 138 Dec 2028
Catarman 138 kV kV TL from Calbayog SS going to San Isidro and Catarman in Northern
TL Samar. This transmission facility will improve the reliability in the area.
▪ Location: Samar

Bayawan–Sipalay ▪ The Bayawan–Sipalay 138 kV TL Project involves the construction of 138 Dec 2030
138 kV TL (Initially kV-designed TL, energized at 69 kV, that will connect Bayawan and Sipalay
energized at 69 kV) Load End SS. The project is part of the ultimate plan of establishing 138
kV loop in southern Negros.
▪ Location: Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental

69 kV Tabango–Biliran 69 ▪ The Tabango–Biliran 69 kV TL Project involves the extension of 69 kV line Sep 2027
kV TL from Tabango SS to the Biliran (LES) to form a loop and provide
single outage contingency (N-1) capability to the TL serving northern
Leyte and Biliran Island.
▪ Location: Leyte

SUBSTATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Description ETC
230 kV Laray 230 kV SS ▪ The project involves the construction of a new drawdown Gas Insulated Nov 2026
(Initially energized Switchgear (GIS) SS within the area of Metro Cebu, which is a major load
at 138 kV) center in the Visayas. It will be tapped to the Magdugo–Colon 138 kV Line

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Voltage Project Name Description ETC
via 230 kV TL that will be initially energized at 138 kV. The Magdugo–Colon
Filed to ERC 138 kV TL shall be disconnected from Colon SS, hence, Laray SS will be
directly linked to Magdugo SS, bypassing Colon SS.
▪ Location: Cebu

Granada 230 kV ▪ The project aims to provide alternative connection point to power consumers Dec 2026
SS in Northern Negros, thus, will accommodate the projected increase in the
power demand. The new substation will bus-in to the existing 230 kV
Filed to ERC transmission lines from E.B Magalona to Bacolod and will be located in the
area of Granada.
▪ Location: Granada, Negros Occidental

Nivel Hills 230 kV ▪ The project involves the construction of a new drawdown Gas Insulated Dec 2026
SS Switchgear (GIS) SS with 3x300 MVA 230/69 kV transformers within the area
of Metro Cebu, which is a major load center in the Visayas. It will bus-in to
Filed to ERC Cebu–Magdugo 230 kV TL via 230 kV transmission line which is
approximately 5 km in length and will be connected through the230 kV
switching station that will be located in the area of Bonbon, Cebu.
▪ Location: Cebu

Danao 230 kV SS ▪ The project involves putting up a new 230 kV drawdown SS in Danao, Cebu Aug 2028
with 2x300 MVA 230/69 kV Power Transformers. The new Danao 230 kV SS
will bus-in along Compostela SS–Talisay SWS 230 kV TL proposed under Cebu–
Leyte 230 kV Interconnection Lines 3&4 Project.
▪ Location: Cebu

138 kV Sumangga 138 kV ▪ The Sumangga 138 kV SS Project involves putting up a new 138 kV SS in Apr 2027
SS Sumangga, Ormoc City, Leyte with 2x100 MVA 138/69 kV Power
Transformers. The new Sumangga 138 kV SS will bus-in along Ormoc-Maasin
Filed to ERC 138 kV TL.
▪ Location: Leyte

Bool 138 kV SS ▪ The project aims to provide alternative connection point to power consumers Dec 2026
particularly for Southern Bohol, thus, will accommodate the projected
Filed to ERC increase in the power demand. The project involves the construction of the
overhead transmission line from Corella to Bool that will be energized at 69
kV and the additional 100 MVA transformer in Corella Substation and the
construction of the substation in Bool. Loads served by BOHECO I and II are
the primary beneficiaries of the project.
▪ Location: Bohol

La Carlota 138 kV ▪ The La Carlota 138 kV SS Project involves the construction of a new 138 Oct 2026
SS kV SS in La Carlota, Negros Occidental with 2x100 MVA 138/69 kV power
transformers. The project also includes the reconductoring of 42-km Bacolod–
Filed to ERC San Enrique–La Carlota 69 kV Line.
▪ Location: Negros

Mandurriao 138 ▪ The project involves the extension of the 138 kV transmission backbone Oct 2028
kV SS towards southern part of Panay. This includes the construction of 52 km
Barotac Viejo–Mandurriao 138 kV overhead TL and a new SS in Mandurriao,
Iloilo City. This new SS will bus-in along Sta. Barbara–PEDC 138 kV TL.
▪ Location: Panay

Sipalay ▪ The proposed project involves the upgrading of the existing Sipalay 69 kV SWS Dec 2029
138 kV SS to a 138 kV SS. This substation facility will serve as a new drawdown

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Voltage Project Name Description ETC
substation in preparation for the looping configuration in the southern part
of Negros Island.
▪ Location: Negros

230 kV Visayas SS ▪ The proposed project involves the expansion of the Boracay and Umapad SS Dec 2027
Upgrading 3 to increase the SS capacity due to the forecasted load growth and to
sustain the N-1 contingency provision prescribed by the Philippine Grid
Code (PGC).
▪ Location: Cebu, Panay, and Negros

138 kV Visayas Regional ▪ The projects involve the replacement of the existing PCB in various NGCP SS Dec 2026
PCB Replacement in the Visayas due to the following:
Project 1 ▪ Underrated capacity – short circuit current and/or continuous current
capacity is less than the actual current that will flow into the circuit
breaker.
▪ Old age - These PCBs are more or less 40 years old in the service, hence
they are becoming less and less reliable every passing year. Although
these PCBs can still operate, the reliability of the system is endangered
due to their unpredictable operation. These PCBs are bound to fail to
operate that will result in widespread system disturbance which should
be avoided.
▪ Location: Cebu, Negros, Panay, Bohol, Leyte, Samar

Visayas Regional ▪ The projects involve the replacement of the existing PCB in various NGCP SS Dec 2030
PCB Replacement in the Visayas due to the following:
2 ▪ Underrated capacity – short circuit current and/or continuous current
capacity is less than the actual current that will flow into the circuit
breaker.
▪ Old age - These PCBs are more or less 40 years old in the service, hence
they are becoming less and less reliable every passing year. Although
these PCBs can still operate, the reliability of the system is endangered
due to their unpredictable operation. These PCBs are bound to fail to
operate that will result in widespread system disturbance which should
be avoided.
▪ Location: Cebu, Negros, Panay, Bohol, Leyte, Samar

VOLTAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Voltage Project Name Description ETC
138 kV Visayas Voltage ▪ The Visayas Voltage Improvement Project 3 aims to provide reactive power Dec 2027
Improvement 3 support to address undervoltage problems in Visayas.
▪ Location: Cebu

9.3 Transmission Outlook for 2035

To further improve the reliability of power supply to the Visayas grid, looping projects will be
constructed, the San Jose–Nabas 138 kV Transmission Line Project aims to loop the 138 kV system in
Panay, on the other hand the Bohol–Leyte 230 kV Interconnection Project and the Palo–Javier 138 kV
Transmission Line Project aims to form a 230 kV loop among Cebu, Bohol and Leyte sub-grids.

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 Figure 9.5: Visayas Transmission Outlook for 2035

TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECTS

Voltage Project Name Description
230 kV Bacolod–Kabankalan ▪ The Bacolod–Kabankalan 138 kV TL connects the northern and southern part of Negros Island.
Table: 9.3 230 kV TL (Initially It enables the exchange of power between the two areas. With the long-term plan of putting up
Visayas Transmission energized at 138kV) a 138 kV backbone loop in the southern portion of Negros, the capacity of Bacolod–Kabankalan
Outlook for 2035 138 kV TL will be no longer sufficient. The project aims to increase the capacity of Bacolod–La
Carlota–Kabankalan 138 kV TL by constructing a double circuit overhead transmission line
from Bacolod SS toward Kabankalan SS.
▪ Location: Negros Occidental

Bohol–Leyte 230 kV ▪ The Bohol–Leyte 230 kV Interconnection Project involves the development of a 230 kV
Interconnection Backbone from Bohol to Leyte. The completion of the project will complete the 230 kV
transmission loop between Cebu, Bohol, and Leyte Island. It involves the construction of 230
kV TL that will traverse from Corella–Ubay–Tugas and from Guadalupe–Maasin–Sogod.
Moreover, a double circuit 230 kV Submarine Cable will be laid from Tugas to Guadalupe SWS
with a transfer capacity of 600 MW per circuit.
▪ Location: Bohol and Leyte

Maasin–Sogod 230 ▪ The projects involve the construction of a new drawdown substation in the area of Sogod. This
kV TL (Initially 138 will accommodate the customers in Southern Leyte thus giving reliability and addressing the
kV Energized) undervoltage issues in the area. A 230 kV designed transmission line that will be energized at
138 kV will be constructed from Maasin going to the new Sogod SS.
▪ Location: Leyte

Palo–Sogod ▪ The project aims to complete the ultimate plan of creating a 230 kV loop between Cebu, Bohol,
230 kV TL and Leyte Islands by the construction of 90-km Palo–Sogod 230 kV TL thereby ensuring the
reliable and resilient transmission of power between Cebu, Bohol, and Leyte Island.
▪ Location: Leyte

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Voltage Project Name Description
138 kV San Jose–Nabas ▪ The project aims to complete the ultimate plan of creating a 138 kV loop in Panay Island by
138 kV TL the construction of 125-km San Jose–Nabas 138 kV TL thereby ensuring the reliable and
resilient transmission of power in Panay Island.
▪ Location: Panay

SUBSTATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Description
138 kV Visayas SS Upgrading ▪ The proposed project involves the expansion of the various Visayas SS to increase the SS
4 capacity due to the forecasted load growth and to sustain the N-1 contingency provision
prescribed by the Philippine Grid Code (PGC).
▪ Location: Cebu, Panay, Leyte, Negros and Bohol

Visayas PCB ▪ The projects involve the replacement of the existing PCB in various NGCP SS in the Visayas
Replacement 3 due to the following:
▪ Underrated capacity – short circuit current and/or continuous current capacity is less
than the actual current that will flow into the circuit breaker.
▪ Old age - These PCBs are more or less 40 years old in the service, hence they are
becoming less and less reliable every passing year. Although these PCBs can still
operate, the reliability of the system is endangered due to their unpredictable
operation. These PCBs are bound to fail to operate that will result in widespread system
disturbance which should be avoided.
▪ Location: Cebu, Negros, Panay, Bohol, Leyte, Samar

VOLTAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Voltage Project Name Description
230 kV Visayas Voltage ▪ The Visayas Voltage Improvement Project 4 will address the undervoltage problems in Cebu
Improvement 4 and Negros Islands. The installation of Capacitor in Granada, La Carlota, and Cordova SS will
address the projected undervoltage in each area.
▪ Location: Cebu and Negros

9.4 Transmission Outlook for 2040

By 2040, a more secure, more robust, and stronger transmission system is expected. A looped
transmission system with sufficient redundancy is the key to a more robust and resilient grid. With the
gradual expansion of the 230 kV backbone in the Visayas, the looping of the 230 kV system will further
ensure system security and reliability of the Visayas Grid. This will also provide grid resiliency during
natural calamities by providing alternative transmission corridors. Furthermore, Samar’s 138 kV system
will also be further extended and looped to improve supply, power quality, security, and reliability.

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 Figure 9.6: Visayas Transmission Outlook 2040

Figure 9.7: Proposed Metro Cebu Transmission Outlook 2040

TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECTS

Table 9.4 Voltage Project Name Description
Visayas Transmission 230 kV Cebu–Negros 230 kV ▪ The Cebu–Negros 230 kV Interconnection Line 3 and 4 Project involves the construction of a
Outlook for 2040 Interconnection Line Cebu–Negros 230 kV Submarine Cable Line 3 and 4. The proposed facility will
3 and 4 accommodate the excess generation from Panay and Negros going to Cebu. This project will
also pave way for the construction of the new Calatrava SWS in Negros and Talavera SWS in
Cebu.
▪ Location: Cebu and Negros

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Voltage Project Name Description
Lapu-Lapu–Cordova ▪ The 230 kV transmission corridor in Cebu and Mactan Island is a double circuit 230 kV TL
230 kV and submarine cable that traverses from Lapu-Lapu–Umapad–Cebu–Magdugo–Alpaco–Laray–
Interconnection Cordova. Double Outage of the transmission line from Umapad to Lapu-Lapu will result to the
isolation of Lapu-Lapu Substation from the grid. The Lapu-Lapu–Cordova 230 kV
Interconnection Project will complete the 230 kV transmission loop in Metro Cebu. This
will provide a reliable and resilient power grid in Cebu and Mactan Island.
▪ Location: Cebu

138 kV Babatngon–Borongan ▪ The Paranas-Borongan-Quinapondan 69 kV Line serves loads of the Eastern Samar through
138 kV TL ESAMELCO’s Load-End Substations (LES). The existing 69 kV line serving the said area is
having a length of more than 190 km which is prone to long outages and tedious to maintain.
The proposed Babatngon-Borongan 138 kV TL Project aims to provide a transmission
backbone corridor along the eastern part of Samar Island. The project will also drastically
improve the reliability of the power supply in the area. This project will also construct a new
drawdown 138 kV SS in Borongan.
▪ Location: Samar and Leyte

Borongan–Catarman ▪ Samar Island is located in eastern part of Visayas. Samar is frequently impacted by typhoons
138 kV TL from Pacific Ocean which makes its transmission system very susceptible to interruption.
There is a need to strengthen the reliability of transmission backbone in Samar Island by
creating 138 kV transmission loop system within the Island. The Borongan–Catarman 138 kV
TL Project will address the generation and load curtailment in the event of outage of the
entire Babatngon–Sta Rita 138 kV TL. Sta. Rita, Paranas, Calbayog, San Isidro and Catarman
SS are no longer solely dependent on Babatngon–Sta Rita 138 kV TL. Moreover, the proposed
project completes the 138 kV backbone loop and thereby ensures reliable transmission of
power within Samar Island.
▪ Location: Samar

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10 Mindanao Transmission Outlook

The power supply deficiency being experienced in Mindanao for the past years especially during the
dry season has been averted by the entry of bulk generation capacity additions from several coal-fired
power plant projects. In the integration of these power plant projects to the Mindanao Grid, new
transmission backbones were developed.

Further, the proponents of the coal-fired power plant projects have plans to expand their capacity in the
future which could reach a total of 600 MW to 1,200 MW of power generation capacity in each site. With
such aggressive plans for the expansion of power plants on the island and with the implementation of
the interconnection between Mindanao and Visayas, there would be more opportunities for power
exchange. This major interconnection project, which is the final link to interconnect the Philippine Grid,
is further discussed in this Chapter.

In terms of transmission system configuration, Mindanao is relatively a robust grid. However, security
issues in the island remains a serious concern, thus NGCP is still facing major challenges in
implementing its operations and construction of key transmission projects. Notably, another vital issue
in the Mindanao grid is the looming low voltage issue in Zamboanga City. Due to a long distance and
radial configuration of transmission line supplying power to the area relative to the continuous increase
in demand, there will be an impending low voltage in the area which cannot be resolved by power
mitigating transmission facility. In this case, a power plant should be constructed in the area to balance
the essential reactive requirement of the system.

Meanwhile, to cater the other requirements of the Mindanao Grid, reinforcements of the existing 138 kV
substations, the extension of some of the existing 230 kV and 138 kV transmission lines and looping of
some of 69 kV transmission systems as well as power quality projects are necessary for load growth
and system reliability improvement.

10.1Transmission Outlook for 2025

Shown in Table 10.1 is the list of transmission projects planned for Mindanao Grid for the
period 2021-2025 in addition to the projects already approved by the ERC.

Figure 10.1: Proposed Mindanao

Transmission Outlook for 2025

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 TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Components ETC
230 kV Kauswagan–Lala 230 Generation Entry, System Reliability Mar 2022
Table 10.1 kV TL Substation:
Mindanao Transmission
▪ Lala 230 kV SS, 2x300 MVA 230/138 kV Power Transformers, 6-230 kV
Outlook for 2025
PCB, 6-138 kV PCB
▪ Aurora 138 kV SS, 3-138 kV PCB
ERC-approved Transmission Line:
▪ Kauswagan-Lala 230 kV TL, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 56 km.
▪ Lala-Aurora 138 kV TL, ST-DC, 2-795 MCM ACSR, 27.17 km.
Project Cost: 5,040 Million Pesos
Location: Lanao del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur

138 kV Maco–Mati 138 kV TL Load Growth, System Reliability Feb 2025

Substation:
Filed to ERC ▪ Maco 138 kV SS, 4-138 kV PCB
▪ Mati 138 kV SS, 1x50 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer, 6-138 kV PCB,
5-69 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Maco–Mati 138 kV TL, ST-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR/AS, 72.3 km.
Project Cost: 2,764 Million Pesos
Location: Davao de Oro, Davao Oriental

San Francisco– Tago Load Growth, System Reliability May 2025

138 kV TL Substation:
▪ San Francisco 138 kV SS, 4-138 kV PCB
Filed to ERC ▪ Tago 138 kV SS, 1x50 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer, 6-138 kV
PCB, 8-69 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ San Francisco–Tago 138 kV TL, ST-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR/AS, 91 km.
▪ Madrid–Tago 69 kV TL, SP-SC, 1-795 MCM ACSR/AS, 59.4 km.
▪ Tago SS Cut-in to Cagwait–Tandag 69 kV TL, SP-SC, 1-795 MCM
ACSR/AS, 2 x 1 km
Project Cost: 4,199 Million Pesos
Location: Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Sur

69 kV Tacurong– System Reliability Dec 2023

Kalamansig 69 kV TL Substation:
▪ Tacurong 138 kV SS, 1-69 kV PCB
Filed to ERC ▪ Kalamansig 69 kV SwS, 1x7.5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitor, 3-69 kV PCB

Transmission Line:
▪ Tacurong-Kalamansig 69 kV TL, ST/SP-SC, 1-336.4 MCM ACSR, 100 km.
Project Cost: 1,939 Million Pesos
Location: Sultan Kudarat

Sultan Kudarat– System Reliability Jun 2025

Pinaring 69 kV TL Substation:
Upgrading ▪ Sultan Kudarat 138 kV SS, 3-69 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
Filed to ERC ▪ Sultan Kudarat – Pinaring 69 kV TL (New), SP-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR/AS,
6.67 km.
▪ Sultan Kudarat – Pinaring 69 kV TL Upgrading, SP-SC, 1-795 MCM
ACSR/AS, 6.67 km.
Project Cost: 541 Million Pesos
Locaton: Maguindanao

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 SUBSTATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Components ETC
230 kV Laguindingan 230 Load Growth Jan 2024
kV SS Substation:
▪ Laguindingan 230 kV SS, 2x300 MVA 230/138 kV and 1x100 138/69 kV
Filed to ERC Power Transformers, 10-230 kV PCB, 6-138 kV PCB, 3-69 kV PCB
equipment
▪ Tagoloan 138 kV SS, 5-138 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Laguindingan SS Bus-in to Balo-i–Laguindingan 230 kV TL, ST-DC, 2-
795 MCM ACSR/AS, 2 x 5.75 km
Project Cost: 2,354 Million Pesos
Location: Misamis Oriental

138 kV Agus 2 Switchyard System Reliability Oct 2022

Upgrading Substation:
▪ Agus 2 SY, 10-138 kV PCB
ERC-approved Project Cost: 741 Million Pesos
Location: Lanao del Sur

Mindanao Load Growth Dec 2023

Substation Substation:
Expansion 3 ▪ Pitogo 138 kV SS, 1x100 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer, 2-138 kV
Project PCB, 1-69 kV PCB
(MSE3P) ▪ Placer 138 kV SS, 1x100 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer
▪ San Francisco 138 kV SS, 1x100 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer, 2-
Filed to ERC 138 kV PCB, 1-69 kV PCB
▪ Matanao 138 kV SS, 1x100 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer, 2-138
kV PCB, 1-69 kV PCB
Project Cost: 1,465 Million Pesos
Location: Zamboanga del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Davao del
Sur

Mindanao Load Growth Feb 2024

Substation Substation:
Upgrading Project Stage 1:
(MSUP) ▪ Bislig 138 kV SS, 1x50 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer, 3-138 kV
PCB,
ERC-approved ▪ 6-69 kV PCB
▪ Butuan 138 kV SS, 3x7.5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitors, 5-138 kV PCB, 3-69 kV
PCB
▪ Kidapawan 138 kV SS, 1x50 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer (from
Culaman SS), 1-69 kV PCB
▪ Pitogo 138 kV SS, 1x100 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer, 2x7.5
MVAR 69 kV Capacitors, 1-138 kV CAIS, 1-69 kV CAIS, 2-69 kV PCB
▪ Placer 138 kV SS, 1x100 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer, 2x7.5
MVAR 69 kV Capacitors, 2-138 kV PCB, 5-69 kV PCB
▪ San Francisco 138 kV SS, 1x50 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer,
3x7.5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitors, 4-138 kV PCB, 1-69 kV PCB
▪ Gen. Santos 138 kV SS, 1x100 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer, 1x7.5
MVAR 69 Capacitor, 1-138 kV PCB, 9-69 kV PCB
▪ Tacurong 138 kV SS, 1x7.5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitor, 9-69 kV PCB
▪ Agus 6 138 kV SS, 1x100 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer, 2-138 kV
PCB, 3-69 kV PCB
▪ Maramag 138 kV SS, 1x75 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer, 3-138
kV PCB, 1-69 kV PCB
▪ Naga Min 138 kV SS, 1x100 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer, 2-69
kV PCB
▪ Opol 138 kV SS, 1x100 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer, 2-69 kV PCB

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 SUBSTATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Components ETC
▪ Polanco 138 kV SS, 1x75 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer, 3-138 kV
PCB, 1-69 kV PCB
Project Cost: 5,016 Million Pesos
Location: Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Norte, North Cotabato, Zamboanga del
Sur, Surigao del Norte, Agusan del Sur, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat,
Lanao del Norte, Bukidnon, Zamboanga Sibugay, Misamis Oriental and
Zamboanga del Norte

Mindanao Load Growth Feb 2024

Substation Substation:
Expansion 4 ▪ Naga Min 138 kV SS, 1x100 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer, 2-138
Project kV PCB, 2-69 kV PCB
(MSE4P) ▪ Polanco 138 kV SS, 1x100 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer, 2-138 kV
PCB, 2-69 kV PCB
Filed to ERC ▪ Agus 6 138 kV SY: 1x100 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer, 2-138 kV
PCB, 2-69 kV PCB
▪ Maramag 138 kV SS: 1x100 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer, 2-138
kV PCB, 2-69 kV PCB
▪ Maco 138 kV SS, 1x100 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer, 2-138 kV
PCB, 2-69 kV PCB
▪ Culaman 230 kV SS, 1x50 MVA 230/69 kV Power Transformer, 2-230 kV
PCB, 2-69 kV PCB
▪ Sultan Kudarat 138 kV SS, 2x100 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformers,
4-138 kV PCB, 4-69 kV PCB
▪ Nasipit 138 kV SS, 1x100 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer, 2-138 kV
PCB, 2-69 kV PCB
Project Cost: 3,525 Million Pesos
Location: Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte, Lanao del Norte,
Bukidnon, Davao de Oro, Davao Occidental, Maguindanao, Agusan del Norte

Mindanao System Reliability Jun 2024

Substation Substation:
Rehabilitation ▪ Bunawan 138 kV SS, 5-138 kV PCB
Project (MSRP) ▪ Davao 138 kV SS, 4-138 kV PCB, 2-69 kV PCB
▪ Maco 138 kV Substation, 1x7.5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitor, 1-69 kV PCB
ERC-approved ▪ Nabunturan 138 kV SS, 1x7.5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitor, 3- 138 kV PCB, 5-
69 kV PCB
▪ Nasipit 138 kV SS, 2-138 kV PCB
▪ Sultan Kudarat 138 kV SS, 6-69 kV PCB
▪ Tagoloan 138 kV SS, 3-138 kV PCB, 1-69 kV PCB
▪ Maramag 138 kV SS, 11-138 kV PCB, 1-69 kV PCB
▪ Agus 5 SY, 6-138 kV PCB
▪ Balo-i 138 kV SS, 13-138 kV PCB
▪ Lugait 138 kV SS, 5-138 kV PCB, 1-69 kV PCB
▪ Aurora 138 kV SS, 1-138 kV PCB, 3-69 kV PCB
▪ Zamboanga 138 kV SS, 3-138 kV PCB, 2-69 kV PCB
Project Cost: 3,418 Million Pesos
Location: Davao del Sur, Davao de Oro, Agusan del Norte, Maguindanao,
Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur

Tigbao 138 kV SS Load Growth Sep 2024

Substation:
For Filing ▪ Tigbao 138 kV SS, 2x100 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformers, 10-138
kV PCB, 5-69 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Tigbao-Dumalinao 69 kV TL, SP-SC, 1-795 MCM ACSR/AS 15 km.
Location: Zamboanga Del Sur

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 SUBSTATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Components ETC
Kabacan 138 kV SS System Reliability Phase 1 – Dec
Phase 1 – Substation 2023
Filed to ERC Phase 2 – Remaining TL Phase 2 – Dec
2025
Substation:
▪ Kabacan 138 kV Substation, 1x50 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer,
11-138 kV PCB, 1-69 kV PCB
▪ Kidapawan 138 kV SS, 2-138 kV PCB
▪ Gen. Santos 138 kV SS, 4-138 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Kabacan-Kidapawan 138 kV TL, ST-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR/AS, 50.6 km
▪ Kabacan-Villarica 69 kV TL, SP-SC, 1-336.4 MCM ACSR/AS, 37.2 km
▪ Kibawe 138 kV Line Extension, ST-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR/AS, 0.5 km
▪ Tacurong 138 kV Line Extension, ST-SC, 1-795 MCM ACSR/AS, 1.86 km
▪ Sultan Kudarat 138 kV Line Extension, ST-SC, 1-795 MCM ACSR/AS, 1.88
km
Project Cost: 4,168 Million Pesos
Location: North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao

Koronadal 138 kV Load Growth Dec 2025

SS Substation:
▪ Koronadal 138 kV SS, 2x150 MVA 138/69 Power Transformers, 14-138
kV PCB, 6-69 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Koronadal SS Bus-in to Tacurong–General Santos 138 kV TL, ST-DC, 1-
795 MCM ACSR, 0.5 km.
Location: South Cotabato

Malaybalay 138 kV Load Growth, System Reliability Dec 2025

SS Substation:
▪ Malaybalay 138 kV SS, 2x100 MVA Power Transformers, 10-138 kV PCB,
Filed to ERC 4-69 kV PCB
Transmission Line:
▪ Malaybalay SS Bus-in to Manolo Fortich–Tagoloan 138 kV TL, ST-DC, 1-
795 MCM ACSR/AS, 0.5 km
Project Cost: 1,936 Million Pesos
Location: Bukidnon

VOLTAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Components ETC
138 kV Zamboanga Power Quality Dec 2023
Peninsula Voltage Substation:
Improvement ▪ Zamboanga 138 kV SS, 200 MVAR STATCOM, 2-138 kV PCB, 1-69 kV
Project (ZPVIP) PCB
▪ Naga Min 138 kV SS, 4x10 MVAR 138 kV Capacitors, 4-138 kV PCB
Filed to ERC ▪ Pitogo 138 kV SS, 2x10 MVAR 138 kV Capacitors, 6-138 kV PCB
▪ Tacurong 138 kV SS, 2x30 MVAR 138 kV Capacitors, 2-138 kV PCB
▪ Gen. Santos 138 kV SS, 4x30 MVAR 138 kV Capacitors, 4-138 kV PCB
Project Cost: 1,878 Million Pesos
Location: Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Sultan Kudarat, South
Cotabato

Nasipit SS Bus-in Power Quality, System Reliability Apr 2024

Substation:
Filed to ERC ▪ Nasipit 138 kV SS, 1x100 MVA 138/69 kV Power Transformer, 7-138 kV
PCB, 1-69 kV PCB
Transmission Line:

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 VOLTAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Driver and Components ETC
▪ Nasipit SS Bus-in to Jasaan – Butuan 138 kV TL: ST-DC, 1-795 MCM
ACSR/AS, 4 km
▪ Swinging of TM 2 138 kV TL: 1-795 MCM ACSR/AS, 0.5 km
Project Cost: 1,172 Million Pesos
Location: Agusan del Norte

Eastern Mindanao Power Quality Oct 2024

Voltage Substation:
Improvement ▪ Butuan 138 kV SS, 3x10 MVAR 138 kV Capacitors, 3-138 kV PCB
Project (EMVIP) ▪ San Francisco 138 kV SS, 3x10 MVAR 138 kV Capacitors,3-138 kV PCB
▪ Nabunturan 138 kV SS, 3x10 MVAR 138 kV Capacitors, 6-138 kV PCB
Filed to ERC ▪ Maco 138 kV SS, 3x10 MVAR 138 kV Capacitors, 3-138 kV PCB
Project Cost: 868 Million Pesos
Location: Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Davao de Oro

10.1.1 Kauswagan – Lala 230 kV Transmission Line Project

Formerly Balo-i – Kauswagan –Aurora 230 kV TL Phase 2, the
project connects the Kauswagan Substation to Lala Substation
utilizing a double-circuit transmission line in a bundle-of-two
power conductor configuration at 230 kV voltage level. The
project includes the installation of two power transformers in the
Lala Substation to be linked to the existing Aurora Substation
through a 138 kV transmission line.
The majority of power consumption in the Zamboanga Peninsula
is supplied through Balo-i – Agus 5 – Aurora 138 kV lines. These
transmission lines are critically loaded during the N-1 condition.
The project provides a reliable transmission network for the
Zamboanga Peninsula to achieve continuous normal grid
operation. It is the extension of the planned Mindanao 230 kV
transmission backbone facility which complements the MVIP.

10.1.2 Maco – Mati 138 kV Transmission Line Project

Presently, the existing Maco – Mati 69 kV Line has a radial
configuration. There is no alternate line to deliver power when the
line is shut down during outage or maintenance. Also, a low
voltage problem is anticipated due to the development and
increasing power requirement of Mati City.
The project consists of the extension of the 138 kV corridor from
the existing Maco Substation to the new Mati Substation and the
installation of a 50 MVA power transformer in the new substation.
This addresses the anticipated low voltage in the area and offers
continuous and reliable power delivery during normal and N-1
conditions.

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10.1.3 San Francisco – Tago 138 kV Transmission Line Project
An outage of either San Francisco – Tandag 69 kV Line or Placer
– Madrid 69 kV Line shuts down the connected loads in Surigao
provinces due to the absence of an alternative transmission
facility.

The project is comprised of the 138 kV line extension from San

Francisco Substation to the new Tago Substation and the
looping of the 69 kV lines in Surigao del Sur. This project allows
the switching of loads during line outages and solves the power
quality and reliability problems being experienced in the area.

10.1.4 Tacurong – Kalamansig 69 kV Transmission Line Project

This project allows the towns of Lebak, Kalamansig, Bagumbayan, and Senator Ninoy Aquino
to enjoy cheaper and reliable electricity from the grid. These areas located in the Province of
Sultan Kudarat in the SOCCSKSARGEN Region are considered off-grid loads and are currently
being served by a limited and costly power.

The project involves the implementation of a new 69 kV single-

circuit line, expansion of Tacurong Substation, and
construction of a switching station in Kalamansig. The
completion of the project ends the dependency of power
consumers from SPUG as they start enjoying the reliable and
cheaper power supply from the grid.

10.1.5 Sultan Kudarat – Pinaring 69 kV Transmission Line Upgrading Project

The Sultan Kudarat – Datu Saudi Ampatuan – Tacurong 69
kV Line is experiencing frequent load shifting, which is
followed by low voltage and rotational power interruptions in
the area. This impedes the economic development of the
Maguindanao province, especially Cotabato City. To prevent
this, the almost 7 km Sultan Kudarat – Pinaring line section is
upgraded from 1-336.4 MCM ACSR to 1-795 MCM ACSR
conductor. Also, a double circuit of the same length as the
mentioned section is implemented to effectively separate the
feeder serving Cotabato City with N-1 contingency.

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10.1.6 Laguindingan 230 kV Substation Project
The abrupt industrial and
commercial developments in the
area of Laguindingan requires
substantial power supply
requirement, which exceeds the
existing capacity of nearby
transmission facilities.
The project involves the
implementation of a new 230 kV
substation within Laguindingan that
will bus-in to the existing Balo-i –
Villanueva 230 kV line. This
provides a stable supply and efficient delivery of bulk power to the loads in the vicinity through
the 230 kV backbone of the Mindanao Grid. The continuous power supply is essential for the
operation of the Laguindingan Economic Zone.

10.1.7 Agus 2 Switchyard Upgrading Project

The Agus 2 Switchyard is an old transmission facility experiencing difficulties in operation and
maintenance. The obsolete equipment in the switchyard and the scarcity of spare parts make
maintenance an utmost concern.
Agus 2 Switchyard Upgrading Project involves the replacement of obsolete power circuit
breakers, capacitive potential transformers, telecom equipment, and secondary devices. It also
involves expansion and renovation of the control building with installation of new monitoring,
switching, metering, annunciation, and control equipment. The project improves the operational
capability of the substation to efficiently respond to any system disturbance and enhances the
operational stability of the grid by ensuring the continuous service of the power plant’s
transmission corridor.

10.1.8 Mindanao Substation Rehabilitation Project (MSRP)

MSRP involves the rehabilitation of various Mindanao substations by replacing old, defective,
obsolete, and underrated power circuit breakers with new ones for improved system reliability
of the grid.
Additional power circuit breakers are intended for Bunawan Substation to connect the feeders
of Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) while definite purpose power circuit breakers are
for the connection of Capacitor in Sultan Kudarat Substation.

10.1.9 Mindanao Substation Upgrading Project (MSUP)

The existing transformer capacities in various substations in Mindanao are not sufficient to
further accommodate the projected demand load while some substations are yet to comply with
the single-outage (N-1) contingency requirement of the PGC. Additionally, voltage violation and
breaker failures frequently occur in some areas in the Mindanao Grid.
MSUP involves the installation of additional power transformers and Capacitor, and the
replacement of old, defective, obsolete, and underrated power circuit breakers to ensure
adequate and reliable transmission system in Mindanao.

10.1.10 Tigbao 138 kV Substation Project

With the further increase of demand load in the area, the existing Aurora Substation becomes
overloaded during N-1 condition. Due to space restrictions, a further development inside the
said substation is infeasible. The project caters to the continuously growing demand load in
Zamboanga del Sur. It also resolves power quality concerns in the area that occurred during
system peak load conditions.

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 The project involves the construction of Tigbao Substation, bus-
in to the existing Aurora-Naga Min 138 kV transmission line. Also
involved is a new single-circuit 69 kV from the new substation to
ZAMSURECO I’s Balangasan Load End Station.

10.1.11 Mindanao Substation Expansion 3 Project (MSE3P)

Starting 2023, the existing transformers in Pitogo, Placer, San Francisco, and Matanao
Substations will exceed their thermal capacity during N-1 conditions. The installation of an
additional transformer in each of these substations maintains the continuous operation even
during the outage of one of the transformers. This development also complies with the N-1
contingency criterion of the Philippine Grid Code.

10.1.12 Mindanao Substation Expansion 4 Project (MSE4P)

Several substations in Mindanao are expected to become overloaded based on the demand
forecast. Thus, transmission facilities should be developed in which substation capacity must
be upgraded.

10.1.13 Kabacan 138 kV Substation Project

The Kibawe – Sultan Kudarat and

Kabacan – Tacurong 138 kV lines traverse
areas with the prevalent presence of
militant groups and lawless elements.
Thus, transmission facilities are exposed
to a high risk of sabotage. An outage of any
of these lines will result in large-scale
power interruptions in Sultan Kudarat,
Maguindanao, North Cotabato, and South
Cotabato provinces.

The project involves the bus-in

connection of the mentioned lines to the proposed new Kabacan Substation, construction of
a new 53 km Kabacan – Kidapawan 138 kV line, and construction of a new 40 km Kabacan
– Villarica 69 kV line. These new developments provide flexibility and additional reliability to
the transmission system and ensure the continuity of power supply in the concerned areas.
Additionally, the project includes the installation of new PCBs in General Santos Substation,
allowing the entry of the 105 MW Coal-Fired Power Plant Phase 2 of Sarangani Energy
Corporation (SEC).

10.1.14 Koronadal 138 kV Substation Project

Power is being supplied to Koronadal City from a substation in its neighboring city, Tacurong.
The demand for South Cotabato’s capital and the nearby municipalities is rapidly increasing,
whose amount is already equivalent to a loading of an existing substation in Mindanao. Also,
there is a planned operation of mining in the municipality of Tampakan that will require a 138
kV direct connection to the grid and will draw a significant amount of power.

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 This new substation is to be linked to the grid via bus-in
connection along the Tacurong–General Santos 138 kV
Transmission Line. It also includes the installation of a
2x150 MVA, 138/69-13.8 kV power transformers. The 69
kV switchyard is intended to serve nearby if not all load
requirements of South Cotabato Electric Cooperative,
Inc. (SOCOTECO I).

10.1.15 Malaybalay 138 kV Substation Project

The Malaybalay 138 kV Substation intends to address the
overloading and undervoltage issues in the cities of Malaybalay
and Valencia resolving power interruptions being experienced
by connected customers and other stakeholders in the
province of Bukidnon. The project complements the
Malaybalay-Aglayan 69 kV Line of Bukidnon Subtransmission
Corporation (BSTC).

This new substation is to be linked to the grid via bus-in

connection along the Manolo Fortich–Maramag 138 kV
Transmission Line. It also includes the installation of a 2x100
MVA, 138/69-13.8 kV transformer. On the other hand, BSTC
has to implement a 5 km, 69 kV, SP-SC line from the proposed
Malaybalay 138 kV Substation of NGCP to Aglayan LES of
BSTC.

10.1.16 Nasipit Substation Bus-In Project

The outage of the existing Nasipit – Butuan 138
kV line results in a low voltage in the following
substations: Butuan, Placer, and San Francisco.
The project improves the reliability and power
quality of the transmission system in the
northeastern Mindanao area. It is comprised of
the 4 km bus-in of the existing Jasaan – Butuan
138 kV line to Nasipit Substation, installation of a
new 50 MVA power transformer, and
replacement of defective PCBs.

10.1.17 Zamboanga Peninsula Voltage Improvement Project (ZPVIP)

The main problem in the Zamboanga Peninsula is the absence of a local baseload generator,
which triggers voltage difficulties in the northwestern Mindanao area. Under the
circumstance, voltage levels should be managed to maintain the normal operation of the grid.
While waiting for the needed power plant in the area, ZPVIP provides voltage support in the
peninsula by installing 200 MVAR Static VAR Compensator (STATCOM) in Zamboanga
Substation, 4x10 MVAR 138 kV Capacitor in Naga Min Substation, and 2x10 MVAR
Capacitor in Pitogo Substation. STATCOM offers a fast response in the control of reactive
power flow, thereby increasing the stability of the network.

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10.1.18 Eastern Mindanao Voltage Improvement Project (EMVIP)
The substations in eastern Mindanao experience undervoltage due to increasing demand.
The installation of Capacitor in the substations ensures the voltage level within the prescribed
limits of PGC even during contingency scenarios. It also maintains the nominal voltage level
in the area until the completion of the Eastern Mindanao 230 kV Transmission Line Project.

10.2 Transmission Outlook for 2030

The Lala– Malabang–Sultan Kudarat 230 kV Transmission Line Project, which creates a
looped system through a high voltage power line emanating from Lanao del Norte, further
improves the reliability of transmitted power towards southwestern Mindanao. Likewise, the various 69
kV transmission line projects such as the Siom – Sindangan – Salug 69 kV line in Zamboanga Del Norte
and upgrading of Placer – Madrid 69 kV line in CARAGA Region provide flexibility in supplying power
to the customers in that part of Mindanao. Two new substations namely the Salug and Midsayap
Substation are to be constructed for the growing demand load in the provinces of Zamboanga del Norte
and Cotabato, respectively.

In the long term, the installation of transformers in the Matanao 230 kV facility ensures adequate
substation and improve voltage profile for the customers in Davao del Sur.

Finally, the implementation of Zamboanga-Basilan and Davao-Samal Interconnection projects

significantly boost the supply reliability supporting the load requirements of Basilan and Samal islands.

Figure 10.2: Proposed Mindanao Transmission Outlook for 2030

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 TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECTS
Table 10.2 Voltage Project Name Project Description ETC
Mindanao Transmission 230 kV Sultan Kudarat– ▪ The Sultan Kudarat–Tacurong 230 kV TL Project provides the immediate need for a Oct
Outlook for 2030 Tacurong 230 kV reliable power delivery service for the southwestern Mindanao area through a 2026
TL (Initially looped transmission network. The project improves system reliability as the new
energized at 138 line creates a robust transmission network towards southern Mindanao by
kV) integrating it to the Lala–Malabang–Sultan Kudarat 230 kV TL traversing Lanao del
Norte towards Sultan Kudarat in Maguindanao. These complementing projects
Filed to ERC further strengthen the Mindanao 230 kV Transmission Backbone that provides a
reliable power supply for the customers in the southwestern area.
▪ Location: Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat

Villanueva– ▪ The Villanueva-Kinamlutan 230 kV TL Project increases the power transfer capacity Jan
Kinamlutan 230 kV and provides a reliable transmission corridor serving the Northeastern Mindanao. 2027
TL The new 230 kV line accommodates the anticipated load demand due to the
progressive development triggered by the mining industries in Caraga Region. This
Filed to ERC project is complementary to the Eastern Mindanao 230 kV TL Project.
▪ Location: Misamis Oriental, Agusan del Norte

Eastern Mindanao ▪ The project extends the 230 kV backbone from Agusan del Norte to Agusan del Sur Aug
230 kV and from Davao del Sur to Davao de Oro to strengthen the transmission corridor in 2027
Transmission Line Eastern Mindanao that is currently in single-circuit 138 kV configuration. Also, this
Project Phase 1 project anticipates the Competitive RE Zone in Agusan del Sur.
▪ Location: Agusan del Norte. Agusan del Sur, Davao del Sur, Davao de Oro

Lala–Naga Min– ▪ The extension of the Mindanao 230 kV transmission backbone towards the Jul
Zamboanga 230 kV Zamboanga Peninsula offers operation stability by having another transmission 2029
TL corridor with a higher power transfer capacity. The development of the 230 kV TL
in combination with the Zamboanga Peninsula Voltage Improvement Project
Filed to ERC (ZPVIP) will improve the overall power quality in NWMA.
▪ Location: Lanao del Norte, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Sur

Lala–Malabang– ▪ The project aims to provide a new transmission corridor that will complete the 230 Dec
Sultan Kudarat kV loop in the western part of the Mindanao island. Also, it will ensure system 2030
230 kV TL reliability and operational flexibility in the province of Lanao del Sur and
Maguindanao.
▪ Location: Lanao Del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao

138 kV Polanco–Oroquieta ▪ The project aims to address the low voltage is being experienced by customer load Oct
138 kV TL (Initially end stations and low voltage problem suppress the progress of the municipalities 2026
energized at 69 in Misamis Occidental.
kV) ▪ Location: Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga del Norte, Misamis Occidental

Naga Min–Salug ▪ The project aims to provide a high voltage transmission corridor towards the Jul
138 kV TL Municipality of Salug, Zamboanga del Norte for a more reliable and efficient energy 2028
supply.
▪ Location: Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte

69 kV Nasipit–Butuan ▪ The project aims to relieve the overloading of the existing TL to prevent load Dec
69 kV TL dropping and power interruptions during peak loading. 2026
▪ Location: Agusan del Norte

Placer–Luna 69 kV ▪ The project aims to relieve the overloading of the existing TL to prevent load Dec
TL dropping and power interruptions during peak loading. 2026
▪ Location: Surigao del Norte

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 TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Description ETC
Opol–Carmen 69 kV ▪ The project aims to relieve the overloading of the existing TL to prevent load Dec
TL dropping and power interruptions during peak loading. 2026
▪ Location: Misamis Oriental

Davao–Toril 69 kV ▪ The project aims to relieve the overloading of the existing TL to prevent load Dec
TL dropping and power interruptions during peak loading. 2026
▪ Location: Davao del Sur

Agus 6–Kiwalan– ▪ The existing Agus 6–Kiwalan–Lugait 69 kV TL, serving a rapidly increasing demand, Oct
Lugait 69 kV TL has already reaching its full thermal capacity. The project aims to prevent 2027
imminent overloading which might entail load curtailment. Also, the additional
Filed to ERC load due to the possible outage of Agus 6–Mapalad–Lugait 69 kV TL cannot be
catered by Agus 6–Kiwalan–Lugait due to capacity constraints.
▪ Location: Lanao del Norte, Misamis Oriental

Maco–Tagum 69 kV ▪ Due to rapid economic development in the area of Tagum City, the capacity of Dec
TL the existing 69 kV single-circuit line is insufficient to cater to the load demand. 2027
Likewise, the line lacks alternative reinforcement needed during a single-outage-
Filed to ERC contingency condition which is critical for the reliable transmission of power supply
in the city. The project consists of two stages: Stage 1 is the construction of the new
Maco–Tagum 69 kV TL whereas Stage 2 is the reconductoring of the Maco–Tagum–
Magdum 69 kV TL
▪ Location: Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte

Naga Min–Ipil 69 kV ▪ The project aims to relieve the overloading of the existing TL to prevent load Dec
TL dropping and power interruptions during peak loading. 2027
▪ Location: Zamboanga Sibugay

Marawi–Malabang ▪ The project aims to relieve the overloading of the existing TL to prevent load Dec
69 kV TL dropping and power interruptions during peak loading. 2027
▪ Location: Lanao del Sur

Nabunturan– ▪ The project aims to relieve the overloading of the existing TL to prevent load Dec
Monkayo 69 kV TL dropping and power interruptions during peak loading. 2030
▪ Location: Davao de Oro

Placer–Madrid ▪ The project aims to relieve the overloading of the existing TL to prevent load Dec
69 kV TL dropping and power interruptions during peak loading. 2030
▪ Location: Surigao Del Norte

SUBSTATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Description ETC
138 kV Tumaga 138 kV ▪ The project aims to relieve the overloading of the Zamboanga-Pitogo 69 kV line Jan 2026
Substation due to the increase in demand in the area.
▪ Location: Zamboanga del Sur
Filed to ERC

Mindanao ▪ The projects aim to accommodates the growing demand in the area May 2026
Substation ▪ Location: Lanao del Norte, Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon, Agusan del Norte, Davao
Upgrading 2 del Sur, North Cotabato, South Cotabato
Project (MSU2P)

Filed to ERC

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 SUBSTATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Description ETC
230 kV Matanao ▪ The project aims to interconnect the 230 kV and 138 kV switchyards of Matanao Dec 2030
230/138 kV SS to avoid possible overloading of the existing transmission corridors towards the
Transformer north of the Davao Region
▪ Location: Davao Del Sur

138 kV Mindanao ▪ The project aims to cater the load growth and provide N-1 contingency to various Dec 2030
Substation SS in Mindanao. Without the project, the customers being served by these SS will
Expansion 5 experience load dropping and power interruptions during outage and failure of
Project (MSE5P) existing transformers and power circuit breakers.
▪ Location: various substations in Mindanao

VOLTAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Voltage Project Name Project Description ETC
230 kV Opol SS Bus-in ▪ The Opol SS Bus-in Project is a grid expansion and reliability project which Sept 2027
also improves the system voltage within the franchise area of Misamis
Filed to ERC Oriental I Electric Cooperative (MORESCO I) and other nearby facilities of
CEPALCO. The project involves the bus-in of Opol SS to the existing Balo-i-
Tagoloan 138 kV Single Circuit TL, and installation of a new 100 MVA power
transformer and associated power circuit breakers.
▪ Location: Misamis Oriental

10.3 Transmission Outlook for 2035

The development in eastern Mindanao is expected to escalate within this period
which requires a new 138 kV transmission corridor to support such progress. Further, the
upgrading of the existing 69 kV transmission lines is needed to prevent thermal overloading
of the existing lines through a looped network that provides adequate line capacity to sustain
the growing mining operations in CARAGA Region.
Within this period, the expansion of various facilities through the installation of additional
transformers in each of the affected substation supports the expected load growth in
Mindanao.

Figure 10.3: Proposed Mindanao Transmission Outlook for 2035

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Table 10.3 Voltage Project Name Project Description
Mindanao Transmission 230 kV Eastern Mindanao ▪ The project aims to loop completely the 230 kV backbone on the eastern side of Mindanao
Outlook for 2035 230 kV TL Phase 2 from the 230 kV SS in Agusan del Sur and Davao de Oro towards a new 230 kV SS in the
municipality of Trento.
▪ Location: Agusan del Sur, Davao de Oro

Culaman–Gen. ▪ The project aims to provide a 230 kV transmission corridor towards General Santos City,
Santos 230 kV TL South Cotabato. General Santos City is one of the major load centers in Mindanao and its
demand will exceed the MW capacity of the embedded coal plants and the power flowing
thru Matanao – General Santos 138 kV TL.
▪ Location: Davao Occidental, South Cotabato

138 kV Bislig–Baganga ▪ The project aims to provide a high voltage transmission corridor towards the Municipality of
138 kV TL Baganga, Davao Oriental for a more reliable and efficient energy supply
▪ Location: Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental

69 kV San Francisco – ▪ The project aims to relieve the overloading of the existing TL to prevent load dropping and
Barobo 69 kV TL 2 power interruptions during peak loading.
▪ Location: Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Sur

SUBSTATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Description
138 kV Midsayap 138 kV ▪ The project will support the load growth in North Cotabato and will help unload the Sultan
SS Kudarat SS.
▪ Location: North Cotabato

Mindanao ▪ The project aims to cater the load growth and provide N-1 contingency to various SS in
Substation Mindanao. Without the project, the customers being served by these SS will experience load
Expansion 6 Project dropping and power interruptions during outage and failure of existing transformers and
(MSE6P) power circuit breakers.
▪ Location: various SS in Mindanao

10.4 Transmission Outlook for 2040

The identified grid expansion projects in Mindanao by 2040 mainly consider the anticipated
demand load. The Mindanao Grid 230 kV transmission backbone network is extended
towards Zamboanga Sibugay, Davao de Oro, and Southwestern areas to improve power reliability. The
high-voltage network expansion projects are the Matanao – Tacurong 230 kV Transmission Line,
Culaman-Gen. Santos 230 kV Transmission Line, and Nabunturan – Bunawan 230 kV Transmission
Line. These transmission corridors complete the envisioned 230 kV loop system of the Mindanao Grid.

Expected development in new areas in Mindanao requires additional reinforcement of existing 69 kV

transmission lines that provide more sustainable and reliable power supply delivery to their service
areas. The reinforcement consists of upgrading the existing transmission facilities to a higher capacity
which can be energized to a higher voltage level in the future.

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 Figure 10.4: Proposed Mindanao Transmission Outlook for 2040

TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECTS

Table 10.4 Voltage Project Name Project Description
Mindanao Transmission 230 kV Matanao– Tacurong ▪ The project aims to directly connect the bulk generation of the Davao Region to the
Outlook for 2040 230 kV TL SS in southwestern Mindanao thru a new 230 kV corridor.
▪ Location: Davao del Sur, Sultan Kudarat

138 kV Baganga–Mati 138 ▪ The project aims to loop the 138 kV backbone from the municipality of Baganga to
kV TL the city of Mati, Davao Oriental. This will provide a stable and reliable power supply
of loads in Davao Oriental.
▪ Location: Davao Oriental

69 kV Maco–Mati 69 kV TL ▪ The project aims to relieve the overloading of the existing TL to prevent load
dropping and power interruptions during peak loading.
▪ Location: Davao de Oro, Davao Oriental

San Francisco– ▪ The project aims to relieve the overloading of the existing TL to prevent load
Tandag 69 kV TL dropping and power interruptions during peak loading.
▪ Location: Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Sur

Naga Min– ▪ The project aims to relieve the overloading of the existing TL to prevent load
Malangas 69 kV TL dropping and power interruptions during peak loading.
▪ Location: Zamboanga Sibugay

Aurora– Kapatagan ▪ The project aims to relieve the overloading of the existing TL to prevent load
69 kV TL dropping and power interruptions during peak loading.
▪ Location: Zamboanga del Sur, Lanao del Norte

Bislig–Barobo 69 ▪ The project aims to relieve the overloading of the existing TL to prevent load
kV TL dropping and power interruptions during peak loading.
▪ Location: Surigao del Sur

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 TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Description
Tumaga–Pitogo 69 ▪ The project aims to relieve the overloading of the existing TL to prevent load
kV TL dropping and power interruptions during peak loading.
▪ Location: Zamboanga del Sur

SUBSTATION PROJECTS
Voltage Project Name Project Description
138 kV Mindanao ▪ The project aims to cater the load growth and provide N-1 contingency to various SS in
Substation Mindanao. Without the project, the customers being served by these SS will experience
Expansion 7 Project load dropping and power interruptions during outage and failure of existing
transformers and power circuit breakers.
(MSE7P)
▪ Location: various substations in Mindanao

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 Island Interconnection
11
Island / Off-grid Interconnection
11.1 One of the challenges in improving the system reliability and reducing the reserve
requirements without adding a new generation is the interconnection of two or more islands
using an undersea cable. Major considerations in the implementation of such kind of project yield high
reliability and long life of more than 30 years with minimal maintenance are the required investment.
The Philippine archipelago with more than 7,100 islands, NGCP’s concession is challenged and
confronted to energize and interconnect its islands to the main grid. Equipped with vision of a fully
interconnected and integrated power grid, and access to state-of-the-art technology, NGCP is well on
its way towards this goal.

In pursuit of its goal of building One Grid, NGCP continues to embark on major interconnection projects
to realize this vision. Upon completion of its goal, this will prepare the entire Philippine grid to integrate
to the proposed ASEAN Power Grid, an era when the country can already share its power resources
with the rest of Southeast Asian neighbors because of interconnected power transmission system.

These are some of the salient benefits of island/off-grid interconnections:

▪ Provide additional power supply like a generator having the ability to import power when
required.
▪ More efficient dispatch to meet demands across different grids while optimizing the most
efficient generator.
▪ Reduce power curtailment by means of exporting power when there is surplus from one island
to another: and
▪ Renewable and indigenous energy sources, such as wind, hydro and geothermal potential sites
suitable for energy generation can be optimized, while providing clean and sustainable sources
of energy that may become attractive for development by generation proponents.

Detailed studies should be undertaken to quantify the overall benefits to the receiving island. In the long
run, considering these salient and many intangibles, benefits the island/off-grid interconnections will
become more economically attractive

11.1.1 Existing Island Interconnections

As of December 2020, the Philippines has seven major undersea island interconnection
systems: six High Voltage Alternating Current (HVAC) and one High Voltage Direct Current
(HVDC). These are the
▪ Leyte-Luzon ± 350 kV HVDC
▪ Leyte-Cebu 230 kV Interconnection
▪ Negros–Panay 138 kV and 230 kV Interconnection
▪ Cebu–Negros 138 kV Interconnection
▪ Cebu–Lapu-Lapu 138 kV HVAC Interconnection
▪ Panay–Boracay 69 kV AC Interconnection facilities

The 432-km Leyte-Luzon ± 350 kV HVDC, with a 23-km connecting Leyte Island (via Samar
Island) to the Luzon Grid has been in operation since 1998. Its maximum transmission capacity
is 440 MW with provision for upgrade to 880 MW through the implementation of Luzon-Visayas
HVDC Bipolar Operation Project.

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 The Leyte-Cebu interconnection is a 33-km double circuit 230 kV submarine cable, with a
transfer capacity of nearly 400 MW. The first and second circuits were energized in 1997 and
2005, respectively. The double circuit Cebu-Negros Interconnection enables power-sharing of
the maximum of 180 MW between Cebu and Negros Islands. Its first circuit of 18-km, 138 kV
submarine cable was energized in 1993 while its second circuit was energized in 2007. From
Negros Island, connected is the 18-km 138 kV Negros-Panay Interconnection, energized in
1990 with a rated capacity of 85 MW. In 2016, an additional 230 kV-designed submarine cable
was installed between Negros and Panay.

Connecting the island of Mactan to mainland Cebu is the 8.5-km 200 MW capacity cable that
was energized in 2005. It was laid underneath the Cebu-Mactan Bridge. Another island
interconnection is the Leyte-Bohol Interconnection, a submarine cable that allows a maximum
power flow of 90 MW to the island of Bohol since 2004.

11.2 Transmission Backbone and Major Island Interconnection Projects

To ensure a transmission network that can support growth and competitive electricity
prices, NGCP envisioned its goal of One Grid through the implementation of the Transmission
Backbone and Major Island Interconnections. Guided by NGCP’s vision to build the strongest power
grid in Southeast Asia and contribute to the social and economic development of the country and to
satisfy its stakeholders’ needs. NGCP programmed a significant upgrade in its facilities to expand the
transmission backbone in order to meet the forecasted demand, entry of new and various generating
facilities that will allow market competition.

The creation of an interconnected Philippine Grid among the considerations, would create more open,
liberalized and competitive market. As the Luzon and the Visayas Grids are already interconnected,
connecting the Visayas and Mindanao, Mindanao-based industry players can participate freely in
Wholesale Electricity Spot Market.

Figure 11.1 and Figure 11.2 respectively show the development of transmission backbones and island
interconnections as well as the existing and future Philippine network topology of an interconnected
grid. While some segments of the transmission backbones are already programmed for implementation
within the Fourth Regulatory Period (2016-2020), as discussed in Chapters 8, 9, and 10, other segments
will still be subjected to a more thorough system analyses or even Feasibility Study for some big and
more complicated backbone projects.

Figure 11.1: Transmission Master Plan

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 Project Name Description ETC
1. Bolo to Laoag 500 kV Composed of Bolo–Balaoan and Balaoan–Laoag 500 kV Transmission Apr 2028
Table 11.1 Backbone Lines that will traverse the provinces of Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos
Transmission Backbone
Sur, and Ilocos Norte. This 500 kV Backbone is intended to support the
and Major Island
Interconnections
entry of large generation capacities in La Union, Mountain Province,
and Ilocos area. It also aims to address the anticipated overloading of
the San Esteban–Laoag and San Esteban–Bakun/Bacnotan–Bauang 230
kV Transmission Lines during N-1 contingency event.

2. Nagsaag to Kabugao Composed of Nagsaag–Santiago and Santiago–Kabugao 500 kV 2031-2035

500 kV Backbone Transmission Lines that will traverse the provinces of Pangasinan,
Isabela, Kalinga, and Apayao. This is to support the generation
developments in Cagayan Valley and the Cordilleras. Furthermore, it
also intends to augment and relieve the overloading of the Santiago–
Bayombong and Bayombong–Ambuklao 230 kV Transmission Lines.

3. Western Luzon 500 kV Subdivided in two stages: (a) Stage 1 is the construction of Castillejos– Dec 2025
Backbone Hermosa 500 kV Transmission Line (initially energized at 230 kV),
which provides a transmission facility to connect the Renewable Energy
plants [MFL1] to the Luzon Grid through Hermosa Substation; and (b)
Stage 2 is the construction of a 174 km double circuit 500 kV line from
Bolo 500 kV Substation to Castillejos. It will also involve the
implementation of the Castillejos 500 kV Substation to accommodate
bulk generation capacities. The Western Luzon 500 kV Backbone will
traverse the provinces of Pangasinan and Zambales.

4. Metro Manila 500 kV The development of Metro Manila 500 kV Backbone Loop involves the Feb 2029
Backbone Loop implementation of the Silang 500 kV Substation, which will bus-in to
the existing Dasmariñas–Tayabas 500 kV Transmission Line; the
implementation of Taguig 500 kV Substation, which will initially cut-in
to the existing San Jose–Tayabas 500 kV Transmission Line; the
construction of the Silang–Taguig 500 kV Transmission Line; and the
development of the Baras 500 kV Substation, which will bus-in to the
existing San Jose–Taguig–Tayabas 500 kV Transmission Line. This
forms the Silang–Taguig–Baras–Tayabas 500 kV Backbone Loop for
Metro Manila. Another 500 kV Backbone Loop within Metro Manila will
be developed through the Bataan–Cavite 500 kV Transmission Line
Project.

5. Batangas–Mindoro The proposed interconnection of Mindoro Island with the Luzon Grid Feb 2026
Interconnection was envisioned to provide access to bulk generation sources in the main
grid, while at the same time providing the means to export possible
excess power once the generation potentials, including RE-based
plants, within the island have been developed. The nearest connection
point in the Luzon Grid for the planned island interconnection project
is the proposed Pinamucan 500 kV Substation, while Calapan would
serve as the interconnection point in Mindoro Island.

6. Luzon–Visayas HVDC The project will provide an additional 440 MW transfer capacity between Dec 2025
Bipolar Operation Luzon and Visayas. It involves the construction of Naga 500 kV
Substation with 2x750 MVA, 500/230-13.8 kV Power Transformers as

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 Project Name Description ETC
well as upgrading of the Naga and Ormoc Converter/Inverter Stations
in order to provide an additional transfer capacity between Luzon and
Visayas. Upgrading of the 230 kV network between Cebu and Leyte is a
requirement in order to fully utilize the transfer capacity of the Luzon–
Visayas HVDC System.

7. Luzon–Visayas 230 kV The Samar–Sorsogon AC Interconnection Project will provide Samar 2036-2040
AC Interconnection Island an alternate power source. The creates a new interconnection
Project between Luzon and Visayas Grids via extension of 230 kV backbone in
Sorsogon towards Northern Samar.

8. Palawan–Mindoro Subdivided in 2 stages: (a) Stage 1 will include the Desktop, System and Feb 2028
Interconnection Feasibility Studies, and Hydrographic Survey of the submarine cable
route of the Palawan–Mindoro Interconnection Project (PMIP). It will
also include the preparation of the Mindoro Backbone through the
development of Calapan–San Jose 230 kV Transmission Line Backbone
and San Jose 230 kV Substation in Occidental Mindoro; and (b) Stage
2 will involve the implementation of the PMIP. It will utilize HVDC
transmission system from San Jose Converter Station in Occidental
Mindoro to Roxas Converter Station in Palawan. The power supply from
the Luzon Grid will then be delivered to the proposed drawdown
substations in Roxas, El Nido, and Irawan through the 230 kV High
Voltage Alternating Current (HVAC) system. This interconnection
project aims to provide the Mainland Palawan with a more reliable
supply of power and to address the power quality issues, which result
to frequent power interruptions.

9. Mindoro–Panay 230 kV The Mindoro–Panay 230 kV Interconnection Project creates a new 2036-2040
Interconnection Project interconnection between Luzon and Visayas Grids via Mindoro Island in
the western region of the Philippines. It increases the power transfer
capability of the system as this new transmission corridor
accommodates the power generation in Luzon and Visayas especially
power plants that are located within Competitive Renewable Energy
Zones.

10. Cebu–Negros–Panay 230 The Cebu–Negros–Panay 230 kV Backbone involves the construction of Jun 2023
kV Backbone a 230 kV transmission backbone between the Cebu, Negros and Panay
Islands. It will augment the transfer capacity of the existing corridor
which will support the transmission of excess power generation in
Negros and Panay Islands toward the rest of the Philippine Grid. The
project is subdivided into three (3) stages: (a) Stage 1 involves the
development of transmission corridor composed of submarine cable
system and overhead transmission lines from Barotac Viejo Substation
in Panay to Bacolod Substation in Negros; (b) Stage 2 involves the
construction of 230 kV facilities in the existing Cebu 138 kV Substation
and harmonize its capacity with the 230 kV transmission backbone; and
(c) Stage 3 involves the construction of 230 kV facilities from Barotac
Viejo Substation to Cebu Substation.

11. Metro Cebu 230 kV The Metro Cebu 230 kV Backbone Loop aims to pool the excess power 2036-2040
Backbone Loop resources from Negros, Panay and Mindanao and transmit it to the

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main load center in Metro Cebu. It involves the construction of several
230 kV transmission corridors and 230 kV drawdown substations with
adequate capacities to facilitate the power absorption by the load-end
customers. This long-term plan is the basis of the transmission projects
in Metro Cebu spread within the 2040 planning horizon namely:

1. Cebu–Lapu-Lapu Transmission Project

2. Cebu–Negros–Panay 230 kV Backbone Project Stages 2 and 3
3. Mindanao–Visayas Interconnection Project (MVIP)
4. Laray 230 kV Substation Project (Initially energized at 138 kV)
5. Lapu-Lapu 230 kV Substation Project
6. Laray–Alpaco 230 kV Energization Project
7. Laray–Cordova 230 kV Interconnection Project
8. Lapu-Lapu–Cordova 230 kV Interconnection Project

12. Cebu–Bohol–Leyte 230 The Cebu–Bohol–Leyte 230 kV Backbone involves the construction of a 2031-2035
kV Backbone 230 kV transmission backbone between the Cebu, Bohol and Leyte
Islands. It increases the reliability the current transmission system by
constructing several 230 kV facilities and to distribute the excess power
generation from Negros, Panay and Mindanao toward power customers
in Bohol, Leyte and Samar. This long-term plan is the basis of the
transmission projects in Cebu, Bohol and Leyte spread within the 2040
planning horizon namely:

1. Cebu–Bohol 230 kV Interconnection Project

2. Babatngon–Palo 230 kV Transmission Line Project
3. Ormoc–Babatngon 230 kV Transmission Line Project
4. Cebu–Leyte 230 kV Interconnection Lines 3 and 4 Project
5. Maasin–Sogod 230 kV Transmission Line Project (Initially
Energized at 138 kV)
6. Palo–Sogod 230 kV Transmission Line Project
7. Bohol-Leyte 230 kV Interconnection Project

13. Mindanao–Visayas As part of the government’s vision to interconnect the major grids into Oct 2022
Interconnection a single national grid, this interconnection project is intended to help
improve the overall power supply security in the country by optimizing
the use of available energy resources and additional generation
capacities of the major grids through sharing of reserves from one grid
to another. For more detailed information, please refer to sub-section
11.1.3.

14. Mindanao 230 kV This project mainly concentrates on strengthening the existing Completed
Transmission Backbone transmission backbone in Mindanao. As a major transmission highway
that delivers both renewable and conventional energies to load centers,
it ensures the stability, reliability, and efficiency of power supply in the
island. While the existing 138 kV transmission backbone is already
inadequate to accommodate the increasing capacity from the new power
plants, the energization of the project to 230 kV level increases the

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thermal capacity of the existing line allowing the transfer of huge power
capacity coming from north or south of the island.

15. Western Mindanao 230 The Western Mindanao 230 kV Backbone Project completes the Dec 2030
kV Backbone envisioned 230 kV transmission extension and looping at the western
side of the island. It provides an alternate transmission corridor to far-
flung and radially connected areas for much reliable power supply.

16. Eastern Mindanao 230 The Eastern Mindanao 230 kV Backbone loops 230 kV transmission Dec 2035
kV Backbone corridor in the eastern side of Mindanao. It increases the power
transfer capacity of the grid between CARAGA and Davao Region. In
addition, its new transmission corridor serves as reinforcement to the
existing Butuan – San Francisco – Bislig – Nabunturan 138 kV single
circuit line.

Figure 11.2: Existing and Future Philippine Network Topology

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The projects in the Transmission Master Plan with active developments are as follows:

11.1.1 Batangas–Mindoro Interconnection Project

The power system of Mindoro Island,
which is composed of 69 kV lines
connected to several power plants and
various load-end substations, is
presently being operated by Small
Power Utilities Group (SPUG) of the
National Power Corporation (NPC).
Power distribution to the consumers is
handled by Oriental Mindoro Electric
Cooperative (ORMECO) and
Occidental Mindoro Electric
Cooperative (OMECO). The major load
center is in Calapan City in Oriental
Mindoro and the total peak demand of
the island in 2020 was more than 81.56
MW already, based on the combined
total load of ORMECO and OMECO.

As the implementation of an
interconnection project may take some
time, further generation capacity
additions within Mindoro Island would
still be required to be able to sustain the Figure 11.3: Batangas–Mindoro Interconnection Project
short-term and medium-term power supply requirements of its increasing load. The
interconnection of the island with the main Luzon Grid was envisioned to provide the island the
access to bulk generation sources in the main grid while at the same time providing the means
to export possible excess power once the generation potentials, including RE-based plants,
within the island have been developed. The improvement in reliability of supply is expected to
result in better economic growth as the island could attract more investors for industrial,
commercial loads and for the tourism industry.

Transmission line route investigation has been already conducted including the identification of
the possible cable terminal stations (CTS) at Batangas and Mindoro side. The nearest
connection substation in the Luzon Grid for the planned interconnection is the proposed
Pinamukan 500 kV Substation. This new 500 kV Substation, located further down south of
Batangas City, could serve as the interconnection substation of Mindoro Island aside from the
generation connection hub of proposed bulk generations.

The interconnection of Mindoro would only serve as the initial stage in the development of the
power system in the island. Calapan would serve as the interconnection point but given the
configuration of the island involving long 69 kV lines, in-land generators will still have to operate
to provide voltage regulation support. In the long term, a 230 kV backbone system within the
island could be developed as well as the future establishment of a loop to Panay Island thereby
providing another corridor for the Luzon and Visayas link.

Major Project Components:

▪ Pinamukan–Lobo CTS 230 kV Transmission Line, ST-DC 2-795 MCM ACSR, 37 km
▪ Lobo CTS-Mahal na Pangalan CTS 230 kV Submarine Cable, DC, 1-2,500 mm2 XLPE,
25 km
▪ Mahal na Pangalan CTS–Calapan 230 kV Transmission Line, ST-DC 2-795 MCM
ACSR, 6 km
▪ Pinamukan 230 kV Switchyard: 2-230 kV PCB, 2-30 MVAR 230 kV Line Reactors and
associated equipment

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 ▪ Calapan 230 kV Substation: 2-100 MVA, 230/69-13.8 kV Power Transformers, 9-230
kV PCB, 3-25 MVAR 230 kV Shunt Reactor, 2-30 MVAR 230 kV Line Reactor and
associated equipment

11.1.2 Palawan–Mindoro Interconnection Project

With the envisioned interconnection of Mindoro Island to the Luzon Grid, the province of
Palawan will be the next big island to be interconnected in terms of land area and energy
demand. Presently, the power system of Palawan Island is composed of a 69 kV transmission
corridor which stretches from Roxas in the north and extending down to Brooke’s Point in the
south with an estimated length of about 305 circuit-km. Based from 2018 record of the National
Power Corporation (NAPOCOR), the main power grid of Palawan registered a peak load of 54
MW and being served by combination of bunker and diesel power plants with a dependable
capacity of 73.7 MW.

The Palawan-Mindoro
Interconnection
Project (PMIP) will
provide the Mainland
Palawan a more
reliable supply of
power and to address
the power quality
issues which result to
frequent blackouts
experienced by
customers. The
project is also in
support to the
government’s
direction of
interconnecting off-
grid areas into the
main grid. Figure 11.4: Palawan-Mindoro Interconnection Project

By interconnecting the existing Palawan grid into the Luzon grid via Mindoro Island, the current
energy mix of the province, which is mainly oil-based, is seen to deviate from conventional
sources in the forthcoming years. This is due to the projected entry of renewable energy power
plants in which Palawan has high potential. A reliable transmission backbone and an
opportunity to export power to the main grid will encourage the development of more renewable
power plants in the province.

To interconnect Palawan to the Luzon Grid, NGCP will be implementing a stage-by-stage

project development. Stage 1 will include the Desktop, System and Feasibility Studies and
Hydrographic Survey of the submarine cable route of the Palawan–Mindoro Interconnection.
Furthermore, Stage 1 will include the preparation of the Mindoro Backbone through the
development of Calapan–San Jose 230 kV Transmission Line Backbone and San Jose 230 kV
Substation in Occidental Mindoro. On the other hand, Stage 2 of the project will involve the
physical implementation of the PMIP. Due to the significant distance from Palawan to Mindoro,
it will utilize High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission system from San Jose Converter
Station in Occidental Mindoro to Roxas Converter Station in Palawan. The power supply from
the Luzon Grid will then be delivered to the proposed drawdown substations in Roxas, El Nido,
and Irawan through the 230 kV High Voltage Alternating Current (HVAC) system.

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 Figure 11.5: Hydrographic Survey Area for the Submarine Cable Route (PMIP)

Major Project Components:

▪ Desktop, System and Feasibility Studies and Hydrographic Survey of the Palawan–Mindoro
Interconnection
▪ Calapan–San Jose 230 kV Transmission Line, ST-DC 2-795 MCM ACSR, 154 km
▪ Calapan 230 kV Substation: 4-230 kV PCBs and associated equipment
▪ San Jose 230 kV Substation: 2x100 MVA 230/69 kV Power Transformer, 6-230 kV PCBs and
associated equipment, 6-69 kV PCBs and associated equipment, 2x25 MVAR 230 kV Shunt
Reactor and associated equipment

This Palawan-Mindoro Interconnection Project will also prepare the country for interconnection with
other ASEAN member states as envisaged in the ASEAN Power Grid under the Heads of ASEAN
Power Utilities/Authorities or the regional initiatives for power grid interconnection being done by the
Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area.

11.1.3 Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project

The Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project was previously known as Visayas-Mindanao
Interconnection Project (VMIP). The change to MVIP indicates the importance and priority given
to Mindanao Grid which has long been isolated. Luzon and the Visayas Grids have already
been interconnected since 1998 and with the electricity market in operation since 2006 and
2008, respectively. The name MVIP indicates further support to boost the development of the
country’s electricity market to include the Mindanao Grid.

The tangible benefits in terms of reduced investments in power generation due to the
implementation of MVIP are due to the following:
▪ Sharing of system reserve
▪ Lesser investment in power generation in either the Visayas or Mindanao to maintain
the one-day Loss of Load Probability (LOLP)
▪ Reduction of operating cost due to economic dispatch of generators

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 The intangible benefits in the implementation of MVIP:
▪ Attractiveness of MVIP to power generation investments due to the bigger market
through an interconnected power network
▪ From a technical standpoint, MVIP will provide benefits to the system in terms of added
supply security, improved system reliability and improvement in the quality of power
supply
▪ Optimized utilization of indigenous energy sources, such as natural gas in Luzon,
geothermal in the Visayas and hydro in Mindanao as well as, this will reduce the overall
generation of pollution and dependency on the importation of fossils fuel, where its
availability and price are sensitive to the price in the world market.

Major Project Components:

▪ Submarine Cable
Santander CTS–Dapitan CTS, 92 km, ±350
kV HVDC, Bipolar, 1,500 mm2 HVDC Mass
Impregnated (MI) submarine cable.
▪ Overhead DC Transmission Lines:
• Dumanjug CS–Santander CTS (Visayas
Side): 73 km, ±350 kV HVDC OHTL,
Bipolar, 3-795 MCM ACSR Condor
• Dapitan CTS (Mindanao Side)–Lala CS:
131 km, ±350 kV HVDC OHTL, Bipolar, 3-
795 MCM ACSR Condor.
▪ Overhead AC Transmission Lines:
• Dumanjug CS–Magdugo Substation: 61
km, 230 kV, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR
• Bus-in of Dumanjug to Colon–Samboan
138 kV OHTL, 138 kV, ST-DC, 1-795
MCM ACSR, 2x8 km
▪ Electrode Line Stations:
• Lala CS–Kolambugan ES: 20 kV OHTL (2
lines), 20 km, 2-795 MCM ACSR Condor
• Dumanjug CS–Alegria ES: 20 kV OHTL
(2 lines), 30 km, 2-795 MCM ACSR
Condor.
▪ Converter Stations (Conventional Bipolar):
Dumanjug Converter Station:
• Thyristor Valves: 2x225 MW, 350 kV,
750 A, water cooled, air insulated,
suspended, indoor 12-pulse single
Figure 11.6: Connection Configuration of MVIP
phase quadruple
• Converter Transformers: 2x225 MW,
230 kV AC/350 kV DC, single phase and three -winding
• Power Transformer: 2x150 MVA, 230/138-13.8 kV Power Transformers, 2x100 MVA
230/138-13.8 kV Power Transformers and accessories, 2x100 MVA, 138/69-13.8
kV Power Transformers and accessories
• Power Circuit Breakers: 14-230 kV PCB and associated equipment, 12-138 kV PCB
and associated equipment, 5-69 kV PCB and associated equipment
Lala Converter Station:
• Thyristor Valves: 2x225 MW, 350 kV, 750 A, water cooled, air insulated, suspended,
indoor 12-pulse single phase quadruple
• Converter Transformers: 2x225 MW, 230 kV AC/350 kV DC, single phase and three-
winding
• Power Transformer: 3x150 MVA, 230/138-13.8 kV Power Transformer and
accessories
• Power Circuit Breakers: 8-230 kV PCB and associated equipment

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 ▪ Substations:
• Umapad GIS Substation (New): 2x300 MVA, 230/69-13.8 kV Power Transformers
and accessories, 9-230 kV PCBs (GIS), 9-69 kV PCBs (GIS) and associated
equipment. This substation component will be completed by December 2023 but the
HVDC system of MVIP will be completed already by October 2022.
• Magdugo Substation (Expansion): 2-230 kV PCB and associated equipment
• Other Equipment/Facilities identified based on the result of GIS, e.g., power
compensating equipment, etc.

11.1.4 Luzon–Visayas 230 kV AC Interconnection Project

Currently, Samar Island is highly dependent to Leyte due to the absence of generating power
plants in the Island and since the existing Luzon-Visayas HVDC transmission system is
terminated in Ormoc in Leyte. Isolation of Samar Island is possible in case of troubles that
occur in Leyte thus, resulting to power interruption in the island.

Figure 11.7: Leyte-Luzon Interconnection Project

The Samar–Sorsogon AC Interconnection Project aims to provide Samar Island an alternate

power source. This will address the high dependency of Samar to Leyte. Two circuits of 230
kV submarine cable with a transfer capacity of 400 MW per circuit will be laid connecting
Sorsogon to Samar. Shown below are the major components of the project. This project will
be pursued when the Luzon 230 kV backbone is already extended to the southern part of
Sorsogon. This will provide operational flexibility for the loads in Samar. Operationally, some
substations in Samar will normally draw supply from Sorsogon.

Major Project Components:

▪ Substation:
• Catarman 230 kV Substation: 2x300 MVA, 230/138-13.8 kV Power Transformers, 2x70
MVAR 230 kV Line Reactor, 6-230 kV PCB and 4-138 kV PCB and associated
equipment
• Matnog 230 kV Substation (Expansion): 2x70 MVAR 230 kV Line Reactor, 4-230 kV
PCB and associated equipment
▪ Transmission Line:
• Allen CTS–Catarman 230 kV Transmission Line, ST-DC, 2-795 MCM ACSR, 27 km
• Catarman–Babatngon 230 kV Transmission Line, ST-DC, 2-795 MCM ACSR, 150 km
• Matnog–Sta. Magdalena CTS 230 kV Transmission Line, ST-DC, 2-795 MCM ACSR,
18 km
▪ Submarince Cable:
• Sta. Magdalena CTS–Allen CTS 230 kV XLPE Submarine Cable, Double circuit with
400 MW transfer capacity per ckt, 23 km
• Allen CTS: Cable Sealing End
• Sta. Magdalena CTS: Cable Sealing End.

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11.1.5 Mindoro–Panay 230 kV Interconnection Project
The Mindoro–Panay 230 kV Interconnection Project creates a new interconnection between
Luzon and Visayas Grids via Mindoro Island in the western region of the Philippines. It
increases the power transfer capability of the system as this new transmission corridor
accommodates the power generation in Luzon and Visayas especially power plants that are
located within Competitive Renewable Energy Zones.

Major Project Components:

▪ Substation:
• San Jose 230 kV
Substation: 2x70
MVAR 230 kV Line
Reactors,6-230 kV
PCBs and associated
equipment
• Unidos 230 kV
Substation: 2x70
MVAR 230 kV Line
Reactors,6-230 kV
PCBs and associated
equipment

Figure 11.8: Mindoro-Panay 230kV Interconnection Project

▪ Transmission Line:
•
San Jose SS–Bulalacao CTS 230 kV Transmission Line, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 15
km
• Buruanga CTS–Unidos SS 230 kV Transmission Line, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 22.5
km
▪ Submarince Cable:
• Bulalacao CTS–Buruanga CTS 230 kV XLPE Submarine Cable, Double circuit with 600
MW transfer capacity per ckt, 75 km
• Bulalacao CTS: Cable Sealing End
• Buruanga CTS: Cable Sealing End

11.3 Small Island/Off-Grid Interconnection

As part of the country’s power transmission infrastructure development, the DOE
published in February 2019 the Department Circular No. DC2019-01-001 entitled, “Prescribing the
Omnibus Guidelines on Enhancement of Off-Grid Power Development and Operation” with the following
objectives:
▪ Improve the reliability and adequacy of power supply
▪ Reduce power rates
▪ Lead to the graduation of UC-ME subsidy

NGCP through its endeavor will undertake the conduct and overall due diligence to shortlist island/off-
grid areas to be interconnected to the grid and document a Techno-Economic Feasibility Study
(Techno-Eco FS) for the shortlisted island/off-grid areas. Further, NGCP will submit an annual program
for the interconnection of off-grid areas to the network that will be included in project prioritization and
annual updating of the TDP in compliance to Rule 9 of the said DOE Circular.

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 Shortlisting of potential
small island / off-grid Conduct of Project
areas for interconnection Prioritization
Techno FS

Figure 11.9: Small Island / Off-Grid Prioritization Process

Indicated in the table below is the list of Small Island / Off-grid interconnection projects:

Project Name Description ETC

Table 11.2 1. Quezon – Marinduque 69kV The proposed Quezon-Marinduque Interconnection Project (QMIP) aims Dec 2025
Small Island / off- Interconnection to address the expected long-term development in the island province
grid Interconnection of Marinduque. This project enables the province to have access to a
Projects
Filed to ERC more reliable and competitive generation sources in the Luzon Grid. In
addition, the current energy mix in the province, which is mainly oil-
based, is seen to improve due to the access of power supply from various
generation sources in the Luzon Grid.

2. Camarines Sur – The Camarines Sur–Catanduanes Interconnection Project (CCIP) aims to Dec 2025
Catanduanes 69kV link the Catanduanes Island to the Luzon Grid and provide Catanduanes
Interconnection access to a more reliable and competitive generation sources.

3. Claver - Siargao 69kV Siargao Electric Cooperative (SIARELCO) is currently connected to the Dec 2025
Interconnection Mindanao Grid thru tap connection of their 20 MVA Cagdianao
Substation to NGCP Placer – Madrid 69 kV line. Then, 34.5 kV energized
submarine cables and overhead line link the island of Bucas Grande and
Siargao. As tourism is booming in Siargao, the capacity of the existing
power transformer in Cagdianao and 34.5 kV lines will not be sufficient
to accommodate the increasing demand. This project aims to provide a
69 kV interconnection facility that increases the power transfer towards
the islands and improve the voltage within the franchise area of
SIARELCO.

4. Zamboanga-Basilan 69kV The power requirement of Basilan is being served by NPC-SPUG through Dec 2030
Interconnection missionary electrification. NPC-SPUG utilizes Basilan Diesel Power Plant
and Power Barge 119. The Zamboanga – Basilan interconnection is
envisioned to give the province a reliable and efficient power service.
Also, this project counts out Basilan from the subsidy recipients of
Universal Charge – Missionary Electrification.

11.3.1 Quezon-Marinduque Interconnection Project

The proposed Quezon-Marinduque Interconnection Project (QMIP) involves interconnecting
the island of Marinduque to the Luzon Grid thru a submarine cable from General Luna, Quezon
to Sta. Cruz, Marinduque. It aims to address the expected long-term development in the island
province of Marinduque. This project enables the province to have access to a more reliable
and competitive generation sources in the Luzon Grid. In addition, the current energy mix in the

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 province, which is mainly oil-based, is seen to improve due to the access of power supply from
various generation sources in the Luzon Grid.

Figure 11.10: Quezon-Marinduque Interconnection Project

Major Project Components:

▪ Substation:
• Gumaca 230 kV Substation: 2x300 MVA Power Transformers and 13-69 kV PCBs and
associated equipment
• General Luna Switching Station: 11-69 kV PCBs and associated equipment
• Sta. Cruz Switching Station: 2x2.5 MVAR Line Reactors and 7-69 kV PCBs and
associated equipment
• Gasan 69 kV Load End Substation: 4x2.5 MVAR Shunt Capacitors and 4-69 kV PCBs
and associated equipment
▪ Transmission Line:
• General Luna-General Luna CTS 69 kV Transmission Line, ST-SC, 1-795 MCM ACSR,
1.5 km
• Sta. Cruz-Sta. Cruz CTS 69 kV Transmission Line, ST-SC, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 9 km
• Gumaca-General Luna 69 kV Transmission Line, ST-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 37.5 km
▪ Submarine Cable:
• General Luna CTS-Sta. Cruz CTS 69 kV XLPE Submarine Cable, 3-Core 500 mm2,
22 km

11.3.2 Camarines Sur-Catanduanes Interconnection Project

The Camarines Sur–Catanduanes Interconnection Project (CCIP) aims to link the Catanduanes
Island to the Luzon Grid and provide Catanduanes access to more reliable and competitive
generation sources.

Presently, the island of Catanduanes is being served by the First Catanduanes Electric
Cooperative, Inc. (FICELCO). On the other hand, the transmission system is being supervised
by the NPC. The island’s transmission system has a total existing line length of 47.0 circuit-
kilometers and an existing substation capacity of 20 MVA.

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 Major Project Components:

▪ Substation:
•
Naga 69 kV S/S, 2-69 kV PCB
•
Presentacion 69 kV Switching Station, 3x2.5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitor, 3x2.5 MVAR 69
kV Shunt Reactor, 12-69 kV PCB
• San Andres 69 kV Switching Station, 1x5 MVAR 69 kV Line Reactor, 6-69 kV PCB
• Marinawa 69 kV Substation, 3x5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitor, 3-69 kV PCB
▪ Transmission Line:
• Naga–Presentacion 230 kV Line, ST-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 70 km
• Presentacion–Bitaogan CTS 69 kV Line, ST-SC, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 12 km
• Asgad CTS–San Andres 69 kV Line, ST-SC, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 1 km
▪ Submarine Cable:
• Bitaogan CTS–Asgad CTS 69 kV Line, SC, 3 Core 500 mm2 XLPE Submarine Cable,
23 km

Figure 11.11: Camarines Sur – Catanduanes Interconnection Project

11.3.3 Potential Small Island Interconnections

A significant number of islands and far-flung areas in the country remain isolated from the main
grids. These are classified as off-grid areas and the power systems in these areas are being
operated and managed by NPC-SPUG. Some of these small islands were initially considered
for further assessment. Shown in Table 11.3 below are the potential small island
interconnections indicating the length of the required facilities. Further details for the potential
small island interconnection and other small island and off-grid areas will be discussed on the
succeeding TDP issuance:

Length (km)
Island Interconnection Point
Submarine Overhead Total
Table 11.3
LUZON
Potential Small Island
Interconnections
Ticao Abuyog 20 35 55
Masbate San Jacinto 16 16 32
Tablas San Jose 61 36 97
Lubang Calaca 54 20 74
Busuanga San Jose 84 52 136

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 Length (km)
Island Interconnection Point
Submarine Overhead Total
VISAYAS
Bantayan Medellin 21 24 45
Siquijor Bacong 20 24 44
Camotes Isabel 18 8 26
Semirara San Jose 33 0 33
MINDANAO
Dinagat Canlanipa 30 15 45
Camiguin Esperanza 30 37 67
Siasi Parang 43 32 75
Sulu Taberlongan 100 34 134
Tawi-Tawi Pagatpat 84 60 144

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12 Operations and Maintenance
Program

NGCP has the mandate to maintain, operate, expand, and improve the high voltage backbone
transmission system and facilities throughout the Philippines. This chapter contains the operation and
maintenance Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) programs for the years 2022 to 2040 with the objective of
increasing the reliability of the Grid and improving the transmission system and facilities throughout the
country for reliable, adequate, secure, and stable service for all users of the nationwide electricity
transmission system.

NGCP has an estimated total of around 159,596 operational assets6. These assets vary from
substation primary equipment, protection relays, secondary devices to transmission line towers and
other structures. To evaluate the condition of these assets, proper asset management must be
observed.

The 19-year operation and maintenance program cover the major categories of expenditures
enumerated below:
▪ Installation, replacement, rehabilitation, and relocation of High Voltage Equipment.
▪ Acquisition, Installation, and replacement of Protection and Secondary Devices.
▪ Rehabilitation of Transmission Lines and Sub-transmission Lines which were not divested.
▪ Acquisition and replacement of Test & Measuring Equipment, Maintenance Tools and
Maintenance Vehicles
▪ Acquisition of Spares for High Voltage Equipment, Transmission Lines, and Secondary
Device.
▪ Construction and rehabilitation of Substation and Support Facilities that include projects to:
• Control and mitigate the effects of Fire and Flood
• Preserve and Protect the Environment
• Resiliency Projects

12.1CAPEX Program
With the goal of meeting the Performance Incentive Scheme (PIS) targets set forth by ERC,
several O&M projects will be implemented through CAPEX programs. These programs will
also be filed to ERC for each regulatory period:

12.1.1 Substation Reliability Program

This program covers acquisition, installation, and replacement works for high voltage
equipment, protection, and secondary devices, substation upgrading/automation, and
operation resiliency plans to ensure the reliable operation of the power grid. The prioritization
of every equipment is dependent on planning criteria on Asset health index, as well as its risk
assessment of the equipment discussed in Chapter 4.

In addition, with the DOE’s initiative on the adoption of Resiliency Planning and Program in the
Energy Industry, NGCP has identified and proposed risk reduction programs to ensure the
reliable operation of the grid during times of disastrous events. Furthermore, the foreseen
adverse effects to be brought by disasters will be addressed in the most timely and efficient
manner.

6
as of August 2021

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 rogram Scope
P Ensuring the reliability of substation based on the planning criteria requires specific programs that
will facilitate the replacement/installation/acquiring of the following equipment:

a. Replacement of Substation High Voltage Equipment

Figure 12.1 High Voltage Equipment Components

b. Replacement of Protection and Secondary Devices

Figure 12.2 Protection and Secondary Devices Components

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 c. Substation Automation Program

Figure 12.3 Substation Automation Program Components

d. Resilient Operation

Figure 12.4 Resilient Operation Components

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Program Disbursement
These projects will extend within the next 19 years. The project has a total estimated cost of 34.019 Bn.

Figure 12.5 Substation Reliability Program Disbursement (in Mn Php)

12.1.2 Transmission Line Reliability Program

These projects include replacement of line-associated high voltage equipment, secondary
devices and other accessories that are classified as transmission assets. All Transmission
Lines which are subject to maintenance will require shutdown schedule, and materials
dependent on the type of projects.

NGCP has identified transmission lines assets that needs necessary and requiring rehabilitation
works to include major works such as replacement of steel pole, cross-arms, insulator,
conductor and OHGW, etc. due to period of service, natural wear and tear and exposure to
harsh environment.

Figure 12.6 Transmission Line Reliability Program Components

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Program Disbursement
These projects will extend within the next 19 years. The project has a total estimated cost of 17.223
Bn.

Figure 12.7 Transmission Line Reliability Program Disbursement (in Mn Php)

12.1.3 Sub-transmission Line Reliability Program

These projects include acquisition, installation and replacement of associated high voltage
equipment, secondary devices and other accessories that are classified as sub-transmission
assets. Sub-transmission Assets which are subject to maintenance will require shutdown
schedule, and materials dependent on the type of projects.

NGCP has identified sub-transmission assets that requires installation / replacement plans due
to prolonged period of service, natural wear and tear and exposure to harsh environment and
compliance to safety and environmental mandate.

Figure 12.8: Sub-transmission Line Reliability Program Components

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 Program Disbursement
These projects will extend within the next 19 years. The project has a total estimated cost of 7.433
Bn.

Figure 12.9: Sub-transmission Line Reliability Program Disbursement (in Mn Php)

12.1.4 Tools and Equipment Program

In accordance with the standard test for all equipment, the following group of test equipment
are being replaced & augmented:

Figure 12.10 Tools and Equipment Program Components

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Program Disbursement
These projects will extend within the next 19 years. The project has a total estimated cost of 7.151
Bn.

Figure 12.11 Tools and Equipment Program Disbursement (in Mn Php)

12.1.5 Network Facility Improvement Program

Most of the NGCP facilities and buildings were constructed several decades ago. Security and
safety standards were different back then. To comply with the IMS Certification, additional
security and safety standards must be implemented.

Also, from the time that NGCP took over the operation of the transmission network, additional
equipment are utilized to cope up with the fast-technological advancements in the field which
require additional facilities or extension of existing buildings for proper storage and also to
provide the personnel with good working environment.

In addition to these improvements, NGCP must construct facilities to comply with environmental
standards, regulations and practices under Philippine Environmental Laws and Regulations,
and NGCP’s Integrated Management System (IMS) such as oil catch basin, water separator
for generator set, transformers, station service and shunt reactors, hazardous waste storage
facilities, etc.

Figure 12.12 Network Facility

Improvement Program
Components

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Program Disbursement
These projects will extend within the next 19 years. The project has a total estimated cost of 0.818 Bn.

Figure 12.13 Network Facility Improvement Program Disbursement (in Mn Php)

12.1.6 Summary of 2022 - 2040 CAPEX Budget Requirements

The estimated CAPEX Budget for the TDP 2022-2040 is shown in Table 12.1.

TDP 2022-2040 Asset Compliance Technology Maintenance Resilient

Table 12.1: TOTAL
Summary of CAPEX
O&M PROJECTS Replacement to Standards Installation Equipment Operation
Cost 2022-2040 (in Substation Reliability
Million (PhP) 23,154.44 2,050.18 3,601.19 - 5,213.08 34,018.89
Projects
Transmission Line
12,280.72 2,469.11 126.61 - 2,346.96 17,223.40
Reliability Projects
Sub-transmission Line
6,017.00 1,394.79 21.06 - - 7,432.85
Reliability Projects
O&M Tools & Equipment - - 86.16 7,065.33 - 7,151.48
Network Facility
- 818.33 - - - 818.33
Improvement
TOTAL 41,452.16 6,732.40 3,835.01 7,065.33 7,560.05 66,644.95

The O&M CAPEX Program will also include the Grid Protection Relay Replacement Project
(Priority 1, 2 and 3) or GPRRP. The project involves the replacement of protection relays in
Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao Grids to ensure the safe, secure, and reliable system
operations.

The protection relay replacements also include other protection associated equipment, such as
control system, auxiliary system, teleprotection system, construction of control buildings, which
are necessary to efficiently and properly operate the protection relays.

The implementation of GPRRP commenced in 2019 and targeted to be completed in 2025. The
bulk cost estimate of the project is Php 8,893.80 Million.

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12.2 Metering Facilities
12.2.1 Obligations of Metering Service Provider for the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market
NGCP, the entity granted by the ERC with the Certificate of Authority as WESM Metering
Service Provider (WMSP), is responsible for ensuring compliance of Grid-connected Facilities
to the metering requirements prescribed by the OATS Rules, WESM Rules and Metering
Manual, PGC, PEC, other applicable laws and supplemental guidelines issued by the ERC and
the DOE. This responsibility is defined under Article III of ERC Resolution 28 Series of 2006.

According to the ERC Resolution, only an ERC-licensed WMSP shall be allowed to enter into
a contract with a WESM Trading Participant for the provision of metering services which include
in its scopes the installation, operation and maintenance of metering facilities.

The PGC 2016 Edition also states that a metering facility may only be declared as ready for
revenue metering service when regulatory conditions are satisfied as certified by the WMSP.

a. Revenue Metering Capital Projects

To satisfy these obligations, NGCP is required to continuously undertake metering capital
projects classified into two major categories, namely:

▪ Regulatory Requirements Compliance Projects

The main driver for this project category is compliance to the metering requirements
prescribed by the applicable rules governing the WESM. This project group is classified
into four sub-categories:

▪ Metering Systems Reliability Projects

The main drivers for this project category are security and reliability of metering facilities
to maintain state of compliance to regulatory requirements. This project group is classified
into two sub-categories:

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 b. Revenue Metering Capital Assets

The following table provides the rationale for the NGCP metering Capital Projects and the
necessary revenue metering Capital Assets required to implement the projects:

Capital Asset
Project Sub-Categories Governing Rules
Requirements
Table 12.2
New Metering Facilities Meters OATS Rules
Metering Capital Asset
Requirements a. Generators Current Transformers ▪ E3
b. Load Customers Voltage Transformers ▪ E11.1
Lightning Arresters ▪ E11.3
Communication ▪ E11.4
Devices ▪ F(AIII) 3
Meter Enclosure WESM Metering Manual
Test Switches ▪ 2.3.1
Cablings PGC 2016 Edition
Grounding System ▪ GRM 9.2.2.3
Conduit System ▪ GRM 9.2.4.3
Mounting Structures ERC Resolution 23 S2016
Concrete Foundations ▪ 6.0
Metering Perimeter

Relocation of Metering Meters OATS Rules

Facilities Current Transformers ▪ E2.1
a. Transmission Customers Voltage Transformers ▪ E11.8
b. NGCP Station Services Lightning Arresters ▪ F(AIII) 3
Communication WESM Metering Manual
Devices ▪ 2.2-2.3
Meter Enclosure PGC 2016 Edition
Test Switches ▪ GRM 9.2.1
Cablings ▪ GRM 9.2.2.3
Grounding System ERC Resolution 23 S2016
Conduit System ▪ 6.0
Mounting Structures DOE DC 2018-05-0015
Concrete Foundations (c) Clause 3.2.2.2
Metering Perimeter DOE DC2016-05-0007
▪ Section 2

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 Capital Asset
Project Sub-Categories Governing Rules
Requirements
Compliance of Metering Meters WESM Metering Manual
Facilities Current Transformers ▪ 2.4-2.11
Voltage Transformers PGC 2016 Edition
Lightning Arresters ▪ GRM 9.2.2
▪ GRM 9.2.3
DOE DC2016-05-0007
▪ Section 1

Measurement Assurance CMCL Standards PGC 2016 Edition

Program Multi-meters ▪ GRM 9.2.4.1
a. Laboratory Standards Clamp Meters ▪ GRM 9.2.4.2
b. Field Test Instruments CT/PT Test Sets ▪ GRM 9.2.5
c. Other O&M Tools Meter Test Sets ERC Resolution 28 S2006
Insulation Testers ▪ 2.2.2.3
Earth Testers ▪ 2.2.2.4
Thermal Scanners DOE DC2016-05-0007
Section 1

Metering Spares Meters OATS Rules

a. Equipment Failure Current Transformers ▪ E3
b. Ageing Assets Voltage Transformers ▪ E11.3
Lightning Arresters PGC 2016 Edition
Communication ▪ GRM 9.2.4.1 (f) (g)
Devices ▪ GRM 9.2.4.3
▪ GRM 9.2.8.4
ERC Resolution 23 S2016
▪ 6.0
ERC Resolution 28 S2006
▪ 3.4.5

AMR System Operation Meter Data Retrieval OATS Rules

and Validation System ▪ F(AIII) 3
Communication WESM Metering Manual
Devices ▪ 2.9.2
PGC 2016 Edition
▪ GRM 9.3
ERC Resolution 28 S2006
2.2.2.3.4

12.2.2 Requirement Analysis

The metering capital project requirements, which translate into revenue metering capital
assets, were derived from the technical and commercial obligations of a Metering Service
Provider as defined by the authorities that govern WESM Metering through the OATS Rules,
WESM Metering Manual, PGC and guidelines issued by ERC or DOE.

a. New Metering Facilities

This project covers the installation of Metering Facilities for new Generator and/or Load
Customer connections to the Grid.

Transmission Customer may provide the metering equipment installed at the connection
point except for the revenue meters, which shall be provided by the Metering Service
Provider. This requirement serves as the basis for the following project classifications for

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 New Metering Facilities and the corresponding metering tariffs applied to the
Transmission Customers:

However, in line with the issuance of ERC Resolution 23 Series of 2016, all Grid-
connected metering facilities included in this TDP 2022-2040 will be classified under Full
Metering Projects.

The list of new metering facilities will be determined based on the following
considerations:
▪ Requirements for new metering facilities for Transmission Customers which have
already been communicated to NGCP through requests for facility studies et. al.
▪ Private Sector Initiated Power Projects as published at the DOE Website
▪ Growth forecast for new load customer connections

b. Relocation of Metering Facilities

This project covers the relocation of Metering Facilities to the prescribed connection
point.

According to PGC and WESM Metering Manual, the Metering Point shall be located at
the Connection Point or Market Trading Node. DOE DC2018-05-0015 further clarified
that the metering equipment for the market trading node shall be installed no more than
500 meters from the connection point. ERC Resolution 23 Series of 2016, on the other
hand, redefined the connection point based on the functionality of assets, regardless of
its ownership.

These requirements and new definition of connection point serve as the basis for the
following project classifications under Relocation of Metering Facilities:
▪ Transmission Customer Metering – existing transmission customer metering
point/s not located at the prescribed connection point will be transferred or totalized
at the prescribed connection point
▪ NGCP Station Service Metering – permanent metering facilities will be installed
at the prescribed connection points using WESM compliant metering equipment

The list of metering facilities for relocation will be determined based on the following
considerations:
▪ Connection point/s as defined by ERC Resolution 23 Series of 2016
▪ Metering points located more than 500 meters from the connection points
▪ Existing NGCP Station Service Transformers and corresponding locations of
temporary metering points

c. Compliance of Metering Facilities

This project will address non-compliances of installed metering equipment against the
standards prescribed by PGC and WESM Metering Manual such as, but not limited to,
the following:
▪ Metering Equipment or Facilities not meeting required specifications

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 ▪ Metering Equipment not used exclusively for WESM revenue metering purpose

According to WESM Metering Manual, continued non-compliance of metering

installations shall be subject to sanctions or penalties. To ensure full compliance to this
requirement, NGCP will undertake the procurement of replacement assets regardless of
the ownership of the existing equipment. The list of metering facilities for compliance will
be determined based on the following audit results:
▪ NGCP Internal audit results
▪ External audit results by PEMC, ERC and others

d. Measurement Assurance Program

This project covers the procurement of Tools and Equipment to support compliance to
the Measurement Assurance System requirements:
▪ Laboratory Standards
▪ Field Test Instruments
▪ Other Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Tools

The WMSP is required by ERC to operate and maintain a measurement assurance

system consisting of procedures, meter calibration standards and testing equipment and
a central meter calibration laboratory. The purpose is to ensure the traceability of
measurements of metering equipment to National Institute of Standards or to any
reputable international standard body.

The list of Laboratory Standards and Field Test Instruments will be determined based on
the following Considerations:
▪ Calibration traceability requirements for field test instruments and installed
metering equipment
▪ Operational requirements per field metering offices (existing vs. required test
instruments and O&M tools)
▪ Triggers such as end of asset life, obsolescence, asset condition and failures

e. Metering Spares
This project covers the procurement of spares for metering equipment to handle the
following scenarios:
▪ Equipment Failure
▪ End of Asset Life

A metering equipment which failed the accuracy test or malfunctioned is required to be

replaced immediately. NGCP shall undertake the procurement of metering spares
including the requirements for transmission customer owned equipment to ensure
immediate replacements of failed metering assets. Consequently, meter only metering
facilities will be converted to full metering upon replacement of their equipment with
NGCP owned assets. This is consistent with the ERC Resolution 23 Series of 2016
requirements.

Also, since the likelihood of failure of older equipment is higher due to natural
deterioration process, NGCP shall incorporate its asset management system for ageing
assets to this project category.

The metering spares level will be determined based on the following considerations:
▪ Age of metering assets
▪ Present asset conditions
▪ Historical failure rates
▪ Procurement lead time
▪ Geographic locations of spares storage facilities

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 ▪ Installed equipment specifications

f. AMR System Operations

This project covers the operation, maintenance, and upgrade of Automatic Meter
Reading (AMR) which is composed of hardware, software and communication
infrastructures necessary for the delivery of settlement-ready meter data to WESM at the
prescribed delivery schedules. Also included in the project is the establishment of an
integrated meter data validation system to aid NGCP in the validation process.

The timelines and activities will be determined based on the following considerations:
▪ Age and conditions of AMR system hardware
▪ Maintenance contract with the AMR system provider
▪ Availability of alternative AMR system in the market
▪ Availability of new communication technologies in the market
▪ Management decision, driven by business considerations

12.2.3 Project Development

a. New Metering Facilities

The accuracy of the list of proposed projects under new metering facilities relies heavily
on the correctness and timeliness of information received by NGCP about incoming
connections to the grid.
For incoming generators, the list of committed and indicative Private Sector Initiated
Power Projects sourced from the DOE website and the received requests for facility
studies and operational assessments by NGCP provide useful references for the proposed
projects.

Recently, NGCP has also started receiving load growth forecast from Trading Participant
for incoming load customer connections; however, the quantity of planned connections
submitted for reference are still relatively few. Thus, it is still necessary to make an
estimated forecast of annual requirements for new load customer metering facilities.
Table 12.3 provides the estimated new load customer connections per year to the
transmission grids based on the historical average numbers of Metering Facilities
commissioned annually. These estimates will serve as reference for the anticipated
metering points for load customers proposed in this TDP 2022-2040.

Table 12.3: Metering Points/ Luzon Visayas Mindanao

Annual Growth Forecast for new Year
Load Customer Connections 138kV 0 1 1
115kV 1 0 0
69kV 10 5 5
Total 11 6 6

b. Relocation of Metering Facilities

Transmission Customers: Table 12.4 provides the status of compliance of existing
metering points to the DOE DC2018-05-0015 and ERC Resolution 23 Series of 2016’s
definition of connection points. These figures will serve as reference for the relocation
projects for the TDP 2022-2040. Unless there will be space and security constraints at
the proper connection points, NGCP will undertake and complete the relocation projects
by 2025.

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 Total Percentage Total MP
Table 12.4 Non- Required
Status of Compliance to Region Metering Compliant (Compliant/ after
compliant Relocation
ERC Resolution 23 Points Total) Relocation
Series of 2016 Luzon 623 369 254 59.23% 142 511
Visayas 287 188 99 65.51% 83 271
Mindanao 252 162 90 64.29% 53 215
Total 1,162 704 445 61.88% 278 997

NGCP Station Service: The station service consumptions of NGCP Substations are
presently being metered using temporary WESM meters installed in series with the
statistical meters of the substations at the 480Vac distribution system. This project intends
to relocate the metering to the proper connection points which is at the 13.8kV tertiary
winding of the main transformer. Table 12.5 provides the list of Station Service
Transformers requiring proper metering. These figures will serve as reference for the
NGCP Station Service Permanent Metering proposed in this TDP 2022-2040. Unless
there will be space constraints at the proper connection points, NGCP will undertake and
complete the relocation projects by 2025.

Existing Temporary
Table 12.5 Region Compliant For Relocation
Metering Points
Metering Facilities for
NGCP Station Service Luzon 93 5 88
Visayas 49 7 42
Mindanao 50 11 39
Total 192 23 169

c. Compliance of Metering Facilities

The PEMC of WESM conducts Review of Metering Installation Arrangements once every
two years covering around 30% of Metering Points in Luzon and Visayas. The audit aims
to determine the compliance of NGCP as MSP to the standards set by WESM.

Metering Facilities which were found non-compliant to the WESM standards demands
corrections by MSP. Some of the audit findings for the year 2016 were already corrected
and others already have compliance plans which includes replacement of non-compliant
metering equipment, rearrangement of metering equipment in accordance with the WESM
requirements and others.

In anticipation of the Metering Arrangement Review, it has become a regular practice of

NGCP to perform internal audits to be able to come up with compliance plans. Table 12.6
provides the statistics of Metering Points with Non-compliances based on the audit
reports. These figures will serve as reference for the compliance projects for the TDP
2022-2040. NGCP will undertake and complete the compliance projects for both Full and
Meter Only Metering Facilities by 2025.

Table 12.6
Region Full Metering Meter Only Total
Remaining Metering Luzon 22 17 39
Facilities for Compliance Visayas 7 14 21
Mindanao 1 3 4
Total 30 34 64

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 d. Measurement Assurance Program
The majority of existing laboratory standards and field test instruments were bought during
the 4th regulatory period. By the 6th and 7th Regulatory Periods, most of these instruments
will reach the end of their asset life:
▪ Laboratory Standards – asset life of 12 years
▪ Field Test Instruments – asset life of 10 years

Metering Assets are expected to go through natural wear-and-tear. Our record shows that
the established asset life accurately defines the economic and technical performance of
this asset category. Majority of the test instruments procured during the 2nd Regulatory
Period have shown signs of deterioration around the time they have reached their assigned
regulatory life including, but not limited to, the following:
▪ Accuracy and Performance Issue
▪ Power Supply and Component Failure
▪ Firm Ware Error

Existing instruments will be programmed for replacement as soon as they reach their asset
life and have also exhibited signs of decline in performance. The proactive asset
management system that NGCP implements is consistent with the policies of the ERC,
which continuously monitors the age and conditions of the assets to come up with a
reasonable replacement program. While NGCP considers both as important triggers, the
actual asset conditions are given more importance than the age of the assets. The run-to-
failure approach will be implemented for fully aged serviceable instruments. These assets
will be utilized for redundancy purposes.

Other instruments included in this proposal are intended to address operational,

maintenance, and automation requirements which are also based on regulatory obligations
of the MSP such as testing, calibration, and maintenance of metering installations as
defined by PGC 2016 and further clarified by DOE DC2016-05-0007.

e. Metering Spares
Maintaining an optimal level of metering spares is critical for ensuring the continuous and
reliable operation of the metering systems. The standard quantity of 3% of installed
metering equipment, previously used to determine the spares requirements, failed to
completely provide the operational requirements of NGCP due to the following scenarios:

▪ Unexpected failure of some metering equipment (meters and modems) prior to

assigned asset life
▪ Transmission customers’ failure to provide spares for customer-owned
metering facility in case of equipment defect.
▪ Unplanned metering requirements e.g., new grid connections, new regulatory
guidelines

NGCP was forced to utilize not only its limited spares, but also other metering equipment
originally intended for different projects to partially address the above-mentioned
scenarios. For other requirements which can no longer be provided, the following
measures were temporarily implemented:

For failed CT, VT and Meters: Manual estimation or application of correction factors to the
metered data is applied.

To address this, NGCP has implemented some improvements in the spares program to
better support the operational requirements of NGCP.

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 Fully Aged Metering Assets
Metering Assets are expected to go through normal wear-and-tear. Our statistics show that the
established asset life for the following metering equipment accurately defines their economic
and technical performance:
▪ Voltage Transformers – asset life of 30 years
▪ Current Transformers – asset life of 30 years
▪ Combined Instrument Transformers – asset life of 30 years
▪ Lightning Arresters – asset life of 30 years

However, the meters, with assigned asset life of 10 years, has the tendency to fail earlier than
their expected lifespan. Obsolescence is also an added consideration for these types of assets.
These items are to be replaced towards the end of their assigned Asset Life and when they
exhibit impending failure. Information on asset age and condition shall serve as primary
reference for the replacement program for installed metering equipment included in this TDP
2022-2040.

f. AMR System Operations

The proposal for this TDP 2022-2040 project sub-category will include:

▪ AMR System communication infrastructure: which presently utilizes

GSM Modems, will be upgraded to IP-based 3G modems. The project will replace
the existing modems at the remote metering facilities. This project is now being
implemented.
On the other hand, for facilities installed inside NGCP premises, NGCP will utilize its
existing IP network in lieu of the TelCo VPN. This will entail the procurement of IP
Telephony accessories such as routers and serial to Ethernet converters.
▪ AMR System Hardware: will be replaced as they reach their assigned Asset Life
or when they become obsolete or fail in service.
▪ AMR System Software (currently the MV-90 System): will be replaced or
upgraded as they reach their assigned Asset Life (5-years) or when they become
obsolete or fail in service.
▪ Integrated Meter Data Validation System: has started full operation in 2019
and system enhancement will be done in 2023. This software and database system
have partially automated the validation process to minimize human intervention in
handling the metered data for billing settlement.

12.2.4 Summary of 2022- 2040 CAPEX Budget Requirements

The estimated CAPEX Budget for the TDP 2022-2040 is shown in Table 12.7.

Estimated Cost in Millions (PhP)

Table 12.7 Project Sub-Category
2022-2040 2022-2040
CAPEX Budget New Metering 2,501.78
Relocation 617.29
Compliance 99.81
MAP 438.04
Replacement 240.04
Spares Program 237.68
AMR System 145.64
Total 4,280.27

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 System Operations
13
13.1Developmental Objectives
The development plan for the SCADA, telecommunication and protection components of
the Power Grid is characterized by the need to cope with the market-driven demand for
consolidation of enterprise and operations applications in the energy management systems (EMS),
subsequent necessity for bandwidth and interoperability in the communications network and
indispensability of redundancy, i.e., N-1 in the protection systems. The importance of integrating
embedded variable renewable sources of energy into the Grid has also made it a point to provision
readiness in both the SCADA-EMS and telecommunication systems for addressing connectivity and
data organization and for the protection system to be able to handle the peculiar power quality
management issues.

The following are the objectives of the developmental program for the 2022–2040 planning horizon and
the respective major CAPEX issues of interest.

▪ Migration to Efficient Technologies

• Shift to IP-based transport/network
• Completion of optical telecom backbone
• Adoption of Smart Grid model; implementation of IEC 61850 standard
• Use of hybrid power supplies
• Supervision/monitoring functions employing public infra
▪ Sustenance of Systems to Maximize Economic Lives
• Stagger the retirement/replacement of systems running through obsolescence
• Technological prudence: specified functions and upgradability should be
realized within expected service life
• Manage maintenance and replenishment of battery banks
• Employ remote fiber monitoring systems for quick detection of damaging
factors
▪ Prioritization of Infra Expansion/Upgrade to Areas of Most Benefits at Least Cost
• Enhanced EMS applications, with emphasis on VRE management
• OPGW retrofitting to enable access to bandwidth
• Upgrade of power supply systems and other support infra
• Compliance with data center standards
• Cyber security
▪ Address Deficiencies that Prevent Optimized Network Performance
• Completion of network synchronization system
• Integration of telecom network management systems
• Securing RCC interfacing to HVDC control system
• Equipping RTUs with IP interfaces
▪ Compliance with Grid Code and Regulatory Directions
• Monitoring and control of embedded generators
• VRE forecasting
• Consistency with Protection, SCADA and Telecommunication Philosophies
• Meeting power quality and system availability requirements
• Grid resiliency measures
• Real-time monitoring and control at connection points

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 Situational Analysis
13.2
13.2.1 Telecommunications
As the pace of development vis-à-vis geographic peculiarities of the electricity grids in Luzon,
Visayas and Mindanao varies significantly, the characteristics of the respective
telecommunication systems and facilities differ appreciably among each other. On a nationwide
scale, backbone infrastructure is dependent on the continuity of transmission-line-embedded
fibers—for this matter, relatively-recent transmission line segments without OPGW have to be
retrofitted to interconnect the already-fiber-embedded lines in the new installations.

From the register of our existing telecom facilities, we define:

▪ The need to replace part of the installed base already without spare parts support as
well as the program for replenishments of equipment upon obsolescence
▪ Required upgrades or replacements to address capacity/bandwidth issues resulting
from a particular element’s deficiency
▪ Additional facilities that will provide element and path redundancy in compliance with
our N-1 philosophy
▪ Additional network management components to consolidate remote control capability
over telecom network elements.

On the network level, as the open market integrates, the respective characteristics of the
telecommunication networks in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao become more similar as
common performance parameters are adopted and the same operating philosophies are
shared. Further, the requirement for more backbone bandwidth (and the subsequent need to
reinforce synchronization of the high-speed transport network) is nonetheless increasingly and
universally felt, catering to the demands of the now-mainly-IP-based applications. The 2022–
2040 CAPEX projects identified in this volume reflect this trend as an integrated NGCP
telecommunication network develops over the course of the planning horizon.

Following is an illustration of the geographic extent of the optical infrastructure on which basis
the collective performance of NGCP’s operations and business applications are founded on:

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 Caparispisan
Burgos

Laoag
Lal-lo
Currimao

Tuguegarao
Bantay

San Esteban Gamu

Bakun
Bacnotan
Ambuklao Santiago
Poro Point
Bauang Bayombong
La Trinidad Binga
BPPC

San Manuel
Bolo Balingueo 230
Nagsaag
500 Pantabangan
Labrador

Cabanatuan
Masinloc

Concepcion
Botolan
Castillej os Clark
San Rafael
Angat
LUZON
Olongapo Mexico 500
Subic San Jose
230
Hermosa Antipolo
Marilao Quezon
SBMA
Navotas Taytay
Limay Doña Imelda Diliman
Malaya Kalayaan
Taguig
Mariv eles Paco
GN Power
Lamao Muntinlupa Calamba Lumban
Las Piñas
Rosario Caliraya
Biñan
Dasmariñas
Silang
Bay Labo
Tuy
Calaca Gumaca
Batangas Tayabas
Salong
Sta. Rita Pagbilao
CATANDUANES
Ilijan Naga
C
Tiwi
B
A
MARINDUQUE Sto. Domingo

Daraga
Bacman

MINDORO
ROMBLON
Sta. Magdalena

Allen

MASBATE
Calbayog
Caticlan SAMAR
Nabas Paranas

Panit-an
Tabango
Concepcion Daan-Bantayan Sta. Rita
PANAY Kananga
Dingle Barotac Viej o
Babatngon
Tongonan
Cadiz Ormoc
Sta. Barbara E.B.
Magalona
Isabel
Ingore PEDC
San Jose Compostela
Zaldivar TAREC Calatrava Talavera LEYTE
Bacolod Toledo
Cebu
Calung-calung
Mandaue
VISAYAS Colon Magdugo Lapu-lapu
Quiot C.P. Garcia
PALAWAN Dumanjug
Naga
Maasin
Kabankalan Guadalupe

NEGROS CEBU Ubay

BOHOL
Corella
Mabinay
Samboan
Pondol Tagbilaran Placer
Santander
Amlan

Butuan

Jasaan Nasipit

Dapitan Tagoloan
San Francisco
Opol Villanueva
Polanco MRCC
Lugait TO MRC NETWORK
Manolo Fortich

Iligan Bislig
LEGEND: Kauswagan
6
Balo-i
LaLa 7 5 4
EXISTING FIBER OPTIC LINKS Naga 1 2
Agus HEP Pulangi IV
Aurora Maramag
SO PROGRAMMED FIBER OPTIC LINKS
.
P&E PROGRAMMED T/L PROJECTS Nabunturan
Kibawe
SUBSTATIONS/PLANTS/OFFICES Maco
Zamboanga Sultan
Kudarat Kabacan Bunawan
Ilomavis
Davao
Pitogo ZACC
Kidapawan Toril
MINDANAO
Matanao
Tacurong

Culaman

Gensan

Figure 13.1: Fiber Optic network

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13.2.2 SCADA-EMS
NGCP’s Regional Control Centers (RCCs) are responsible for monitoring and control of the
transmission systems in each of the three power grids: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Backup
RCCs were also established to take over the functionalities of RCCs during contingency events.
Several Area Control Centers (ACCs) are situated in each Region to supervise other parts of
the transmission network not directly managed by the RCCs and to coordinate with the
customers in their respective areas of responsibility.

The entry into the Electricity Market of Visayas and Mindanao has resulted in significantly more
complex operations in the regions. The need for comprehensive SCADA/EMS coverage has
also been made more difficult by the rapid changes in Grid configuration brought about by the
integration of new players.

The major issues for improvement of the existing SCADA/EMS arrangement are characterized
below:
▪ The responsiveness of the existing SCADA system to the requirements of VRE
integration as well as to the 5-minute real-time dispatch mechanism depends on
enhanced computing resources as well as improved accuracy of the telemetry system
▪ Inadequacies in auxiliary support facilities for some of the control centers should be
addressed to avoid unreliable SCADA operations and accelerated equipment ageing
and failure
▪ Exposure of the SCADA-EMS system to cyber security risks has become more
prominent as threats grow alongside technology-driven commerce
▪ There is limited infrastructure reach to readily address supervision of embedded
generators.

The development of the Grid in response to Market demand in terms of capacity growth,
geographic expansion and challenges in dispatching generators of renewable energy has
manifested itself in the SCADA-EMS system through the consolidation and standardization of
data collection and management processes and the employment of specialized modeling and
analytical applications as part of EMS. The 2022–2040 CAPEX projects are in line with this
development trend.

Figure 13.2 is an illustration of the pertinent SO-MO process flow involving NGCP’s SCADA-
EMS and its interface to the Market.

Figure 13.2: SO-MO Process Flow

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13.2.3 Protection Systems
A resilient Power Grid made possible through an effective protection system is a requisite for
the realization of the Smart Grid environment. However, the existing protection facilities are
significantly lagging in terms of compliance with the Network Protection Philosophy, especially
in Mindanao where complementary telecommunication facilities to support path redundancy
requirements are still under development.

The challenges presently faced by the existing protection system are described by the following
needs:
▪ Replacement of obsolete protection equipment—which has no more manufacturer support
and lacks modern communication features—has to be accelerated to minimize equipment
failures as well as to consolidate (remote) management and maintenance.
▪ Redundancy requirements to meet the N-1 objective necessitate the addition of relay
equipment where no Main 2’s are present and upgrade of existing relays where the required
philosophies governing Main 1 and Main 2 modes have not yet been realized.
▪ Strategic deployment of NDME and PQA to ensure quick and accurate diagnostics of
network disturbances and power quality issues in compliance with PGC requirements.
▪ The present state of stability still requires continued employment of SIPS in strategic areas
of the Grid.

While programmed substation upgrades address the above needs through the accompanying
upgrading of the secondary equipment attributed to the transmission lines (radiating from the
substation), such substation upgrades would not significantly cover the deficiencies in due time
given the respective implementation schedules. Thus, the 2022–2040 CAPEX for protection
builds up on relay, NDME, and PQA equipment—the lack of which compromises NGCP’s
performance objectives.

13.3 Summary of CAPEX Costs

CAPEX Costs 2021–2040 (In Million Pesos)

Function Replenishments Rehab/Upgrades Expansions Total

Table 13.1
CAPEX Proportion Telecoms 7,870 794 4,015 12,679
by Function
SCADA 5,510 807 3,361 9,678
Protection
1,189 35 244 1,469
(NDME/PQA)
Connection Point
0 0 3,736 3,736
Monitoring/Control
TOTAL 14,569 1,636 11,356 27,561

Table 13.2 Function Replenishments Rehab/Upgrades Expansions Total

CAPEX Proportion
Luzon 5,404 492 4,183 10,078
by Region
Visayas 4,325 836 2,909 8,069
Mindanao 4,841 308 4,265 9,414
TOTAL 14,569 1,636 11,356 27,561

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 Telecom Facilities Luzon Visayas Mindanao Total
Table 13.3: Telecom Fiber Optics and OPGW 2,080 896 2,278 5,255
Projects According to Microwave Radio 321 234 316 871
Nature of Facilities
Network Management and
499 857 617 1,973
Synchronization
Teleprotection Equipment 124 129 118 371
WAN and Access Equipment 540 377 711 1,628
Power Supply and Auxiliary 854 442 823 2,119
Cyber Security 3 45 17 64
Mobile Radio Network 64 31 72 167
Test Equipment 72 61 98 231
TOTAL 4,555 3,073 5,051 12,679

Table 13.4:
SCADA/EMS Components Luzon Visayas Mindanao Total
SCADA/EMS Projects SCADA 2,814 2,638 2,139 7,591
Categorized by EMS Applications 95 32 84 211
Component Function
Cyber Security 188 90 182 459
WAMS 429 439 548 1,416
TOTAL 3,526 3,199 2,953 9,678

13.4Strategies
▪ Sustenance of Assets Against Technology Shifts. System Operations’ primary asset
management objective—and the main CAPEX driver—is to optimize the serviceability of its
existing facilities, i.e., maximizing service lives up to the extent that the costs of ownership vis-
à-vis strategic benefits justify continued maintenance. Therefore, given SO’s dependence on
software and electronics, rapid technological advances in either field increases the need for
frequent reassessment of the relevance of such assets to SO’s functional objectives.
Technologies and applications approaching obsolescence should be retired—albeit on an
optimized schedule—and replaced with the more efficient ones for the sake of improved
performance and economics. Thus, we are reducing and eventually ending acquisition of
spares and maintenance support for the assets due for retirement and investing on their
replacements, as follows:

Decreasing Functionality Current Paradigm

Table 13.5 ▪ Power Line Carriers (PLCs) cannot be used to Fiber is the preferred media for line protection
CAPEX Proportion
provide differential line protection and cannot offering both the best bandwidth and reliability.
by Function
be used as a redundant backbone access All new transmission lines are already embedded
channel given the bandwidth requirements of with fiber and existing lines continue to be
current business and operations applications. retrofitted with OPGW. Optical terminals are
PLC is also quite expensive for stations which cheaper to acquire and maintain and protection
have ready access to fiber-embedded relays can be outfitted with optical transceivers
transmission lines. enabling “direct fiber” line protection setups.
▪ Microwave radio shall be limited to spur link Retrofitted fiber is much cheaper in addressing
applications and backup routes where no backbone needs given the exponential bandwidth
transmission lines can be used to establish growth.
optical transport.

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 Decreasing Functionality Current Paradigm
▪ There would be less use of TDM channel Routers and Ethernet switches shall begin to
multiplexers as service access is shifted to IP. displace TDM multiplexers along the service
access points as applications migrate towards IP
communication.
▪ SDH transport facilities are already being IP-based transport facilities shall gradually
migrated to packet-switched networks. replace SDH networks that are now reaching
obsolescence.
▪ PABX equipment shall be totally phased out as Telephony and other multimedia services shall run
circuit-switched arrangements become through the IP network not unlike other
obsolete. applications using networked servers.
▪ RTUs for Power Grid SCADA shall become less Remote data collection requirements shall be
relevant as automation and data reduced to compliance with supervisory and
communication is integrated into substation communication protocol and hardware limited to
and power plant design. intermediary access terminal for security purpose.
▪ User owned telecommunication facilities to Less CAPEX-involved public infrastructure to
reach remote IPPs will be less favored establish access among IPPs (especially
especially when no teleprotection complement embedded ones) shall be taken advantage of but
is required. cyber security arrangements shall be given due
attention.
▪ Use of Distance Relays shall be limited only to Differential Relays (with direct-fiber interfaces)
areas where differential protection cannot be shall displace more and more Distance Relays as
applied on account of bandwidth limitation. fast communication interfaces through fiber and
radio become pervasive.

▪ Timing of Projects. Given the interdependence of technology and infrastructure—as well as the
role of organizational evolution adapting to market trend—in defining developmental direction,
outlined below are the implementation sequence of major projects for the purpose of validation
and prioritization. It is also the purpose of this development plan to make rescheduling of projects
convenient when faced with limited budget or0020implementation resources. Optimization
demands that just enough infrastructure is ready to accommodate the applications as they come
and that right applications are chosen to take advantage of the minimum infrastructure
components in place at the time of need.

▪ CAPEX Priorities. As shown in the above schedule, 58% of projected CAPEX is allocated for
sustenance of existing facilities and the rest for programs to address current deficiencies and
new requirements. This does not mean that the same apportionment would be observed in case
of budget constraints. While sustenance would ideally be the priority, the new facilities are also
meant to address deficiencies in existing service areas. Should CAPEX limits be apparent as a
result of transmission regulation, prevailing demand for pertinent applications shall be prioritized.

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 Figure 13.3: Analysis of SO 2021-2040 CAPEX

As an example, EMS enhancements for the purpose of improving SO response to Grid dynamics
and maximizing access to energy sources according to market conduct are lined up for
implementation through the 4th and 5th regulatory periods. Projects for either infrastructure
reinforcement or sustenance/upgrade programs would hence depend on the relative significance
of the affected network elements or sections in support of said EMS applications. Prominent in this
respect are the VRE forecasting and modeling applications.

Imperative also during the early years is putting in place the pertinent synchronization mechanisms
and enforcing communication protocols which govern the building blocks of our automation and
control systems.

Finally, given the increasing dependence of SO on IT and communications systems—amid the

growing pervasiveness of the internet in the business environment—the need to protect System
Operations against cyber threats has manifested itself as an indispensable determinant in
development planning and engineering design.

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 5th REG 6th REG 7th REG 8th REG TOTAL
Table 13.6 PROJECT LIST
2021-2040
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026-2030 2031-2035 2036-2040
CAPEX Summary
Fiber Optic and Microwave Radio Equipment
29 45 62 361 397 456 1,351 172 2,873
Replacement
Teleprotection Equipment Replacement 20 22 26 17 15 77 122 73 371
Telecom Access and Remote Management
72 51 93 100 53 973 654 945 2,940
Component Replacement
Power Supply and Auxiliary Equipment
98 52 74 175 157 618 495 620 2,289
Replenishment
Infra and IT Support Facilities Replacement 127 59 77 78 118 861 399 444 2,163
SCADA/EMS Facilities Replacement 140 301 299 862 44 1,445 295 959 4,345
NDME and PQA Replacement 58 78 38 15 18 216 574 227 1,225
SCADA Expansion—Added RTUs and
116 30 43 31 42 220 214 191 887
Monitoring Points
Telecom Access for Added Locations,
57 26 36 58 47 61 66 60 411
Subscribers and Application Points
Fiber Optic and Microwave Radio Expansion 516 511 145 218 96 824 453 402 3,165
Cyber Security 158 11 101 81 22 87 30 35 524
Network and Facilities Management System
and IT Support Facilities 92 177 70 43 121 90 90 80 762

EMS Enhancements 2 - 15 10 20 47 100 17 211

Wide Area Measurement System (WAMS) - - - - - 1,416 - - 1,416
NDME and PQA Expansion Program 58 28 43 24 18 46 25 4 244
Monitoring and Control of DUs 1,074 1,127 361 361 393 - - - 3,317
Generator Monitoring 164 166 28 30 31 - - - 419
2,781 2,684 1,509 2,463 1,592
TOTAL 7,436 4,868 4,228 27,561
11,030

13.5 Telecommunications
13.5.1 Fiber Optic Network Expansion
The following are diagrams for the 2022–2040 programmed additions for the Fiber Optic
network. The expansions include optical fiber links resulting from new transmission line
projects as well as OPGW retrofitting on existing TL programmed in this section:

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 Burgos
Caparispisan

BY 2025
Laoag
Lal-lo
Currimao
TOTAL
Tuguegarao
Bantay

San Esteban
Fiber Optics
Gamu

Bacnotan
Bakun

Ambuklao Santiago
13,682 km.
Poro Point

Bauang Bayombong
La Trinidad Binga
BPPC

San Manuel Sampaloc

Bolo Balingueo 230
Nagsaag
500 Pantabangan
Labrador
Casecnan

LUZON
Cabanatuan
Masinloc

Concepcion
Fiber Optics
Capas
Botolan
Castillej os
Clark

Olongapo
Mexico
San Rafael
Angat 6,065 km.
500
Subic Hermosa San Jose
230
San Simon Antipolo
Duhat
Marilao Quezon
SBMA
Navotas Taytay
Diliman
Limay Doña Imelda Malaya Kalayaan
Taguig
Mariv eles Paco
GN Power
Lamao Muntinlupa Calamba Lumban
Las Piñas Tanauan
Rosario Caliraya
Biñan
Dasmariñas
Silang
Bay Labo
Tuy
Calaca Gumaca
Batangas Tayabas
Salong
Sta. Rita Pagbilao
CATANDUANES
Ilijan Naga
C
Tiwi
B
A
MARINDUQUE Sto. Domingo

Daraga
Bacman

MINDORO
ROMBLON
Sta. Magdalena

Allen

MASBATE
San Isidro
Boracay Calbayog
Caticlan SAMAR
Nabas Paranas

Panit-an
Tabango
Concepcion Daan-Bantayan Sta. Rita
PANAY Kananga
Dingle Barotac Viej o Babatngon
Tongonan
Cadiz Ormoc
Sta. Barbara E.B.
Magalona Granada Palo
Isabel
Ingore PEDC
San Jose Compostela
Zaldivar TAREC Calatrava Talavera LEYTE
Bacolod Toledo
Cebu Umapad
Calung-calung
Mandaue
VISAYAS Colon Magdugo Pusok
Lapu-lapu
Quiot C.P. Garcia
PALAWAN Dumanjug
Naga Maasin
Kabankalan Guadalupe
Fiber Optics NEGROS CEBU
Maribuhok
CTS BOHOL
Ubay

Argao
Corella
Mabinay CTS
Samboan
Placer
3,879 km. Amlan
Pondol
Santander
Tagbilaran

Dumaguete

Tago
Butuan

Jasaan Nasipit

Dapitan Tagoloan
San Francisco
Opol Villanueva
Oroquieta
Polanco MRCC
Lugait TO MRC NETWORK
Manolo Fortich

Iligan Laguindingan Bislig

LEGEND: Kauswagan
6
Balo-i
LaLa 7 5 4
EXISTING FIBER OPTIC LINKS Naga 1 2
Agus HEP Pulangi IV
Aurora Maramag
SO PROGRAMMED FIBER OPTIC LINKS
.
P&E PROGRAMMED T/L PROJECTS Nabunturan
Kibawe
SUBSTATIONS/PLANTS/OFFICES Maco
Zamboanga Sultan Bunawan
Kudarat Kabacan
Ilomavis
Davao
Pitogo ZACC
Kidapawan Toril Mati
MINDANAO
Matanao
Tacurong
Fiber Optics Kalamansig
Culaman

3,739 km. Gensan

Figure 13.4: FO Network by 2025

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 Caparispisan

Burgos

Bangui
Sanchez Mira

BY 2040
Laoag Pudtol
Lal-lo
Currimao

Pinili
Kabugao
TOTAL
Tuguegarao
Bantay

San Esteban
Kalinga
Fiber Optics
Gamu
Sagada

Balaoan

Bacnotan
Bakun

Ambuklao Santiago
28,956 km.
Poro Point

Bauang Bayombong
La Trinidad Binga
BPPC San Fabian
Dinadiawan
San Manuel Sampaloc
Bolo Balingueo 230
Nagsaag
500
Labrador Baler
Casecnan

Palauig
LUZON
Cabanatuan
Masinloc

Concepcion
Fiber Optics
Capas
Botolan
Castillej os Magalang
Clark
San Antonio

Olongapo
Porac Mexico
San Rafael

Guagua
Angat 13,409 km.
500
Subic Hermosa Plaridel
San Jose
230
San Simon Antipolo
Duhat
Marilao Quezon
SBMA Balanga Saog
Navotas Taytay
Diliman
Limay Doña Imelda Taguig Malaya Kalayaan
Nuvali
Mariv eles Pasay Paco
GN Power
Lamao Muntinlupa Calamba Lumban
Las Piñas Tanauan
Rosario Caliraya
Biñan Mamplasan
Dasmariñas
Silang Alaminos
Bay Labo
Tuy
Calaca Batangas Gumaca
Malv ar Tayabas
Lubang Salong
Sta. Rita Pinamukan Tagkawayan
Pagbilao Presentacion

Lobo
CATANDUANES
Ilijan
Sta. C Codon
Cruz Naga Tiwi
Mahal na B
A
Pangalan MARINDUQUE Sto. Domingo
Calapan
Daraga
Bacman

Toblijon
MINDORO
ROMBLON
Abuyog
Sta. Magdalena
Matnog
Ticao Allen
San Jose
CatarmanBobolosan
MASBATE
Masbate San Isidro
Busuanga
Boracay
Semirara Caticlan Nabas Calbayog SAMAR
Unidos Taft
El Nido Paranas
Banga
Panit-an
Bantayan Tabango
Concepcion Sta. Rita
Taytay PANAY Daan-Bantayan
Kananga Borongan
Dingle Barotac Viej o Marshalling Babatngon
Tongonan
Cadiz Ormoc
Sta. Barbara E.B. Carmen
Magalona Granada Isabel Palo
Roxas Ingore PEDC Pasar
San Jose Compostela
Tigbauan
Zaldivar TAREC Calatrava Talavera Sumangga
Camotes
LEYTE
Bacolod Toledo
Bobon Umapad
Calung-calung Javier
Cebu Mandaue

Irawan
VISAYAS La Carlota
Colon Magdugo Pusok
Lapu-lapu
Quiot Laray Cordova C.P. Garcia
PALAWAN Kabankalan
Dumanjug
Naga Maasin
Guadalupe
Fiber Optics NEGROS CEBU
Maribuhok
Ubay Dinagat
Sipalay
Argao
CTS BOHOL
Corella
Mabinay CTS Siargao
Samboan Bool
Placer
7,566 km. Bayawan Amlan
Pondol
Santander
Tagbilaran

Dumaguete
Siaton Camiguin

Tago
Butuan
Nasipit

Jasaan
Dapitan Tagoloan Kinamlutan San Francisco
Opol Villanueva
Oroquieta
Polanco MRCC
Lugait TO MRC NETWORK
Manolo Fortich

Iligan Laguindingan Bislig

LEGEND: Salug Kauswagan
6
Balo-i
LaLa 7 5 4
EXISTING FIBER OPTIC LINKS Agus HEP
1 2
Pulangi IV Bukal
Naga Maramag
SO PROGRAMMED FIBER OPTIC LINKS Aurora
Malabang
. Banganga
P&E PROGRAMMED T/L PROJECTS
Kibawe Nabunturan
SUBSTATIONS/PLANTS/OFFICES Maco
Zamboanga Sultan Bunawan
Kudarat Kabacan
Ilomavis
Davao
Pitogo ZACC
Kidapawan Toril Samal Mati

Basilan
MINDANAO
Matanao
Tacurong

Sulu
Fiber Optics Kalamansig
Koronadal Culaman
Tawi Tawi

7,982 km. Gensan

Figure 13.5: FO Network by 2040

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13.5.2 IP Transport Network Implementation
The need to adopt a high capacity and purely-IP-based telecommunication infrastructure calls
for a phased implementation of the telecommunication transport system migration to optimize
the life of existing TDM/SDH equipment. The cost for migration has been outweighed by the
cost of sustaining and provisioning for legacy equipment whose respective O&M efficiencies
have been surpassed by modern technology. Thus, the current SDH transport network would
be sustained only up to the elements’ economic lives where feasible and legacy TDM
applications would be run on emulated mode (over IP) until such time that the applications
themselves have migrated into their respective IP modes. New application requirements which
demand for high bandwidth and secure telecommunication network render SDH transport
system obsolete for obvious capacity limitation. The fairly mature Optical Transport Network
(OTN) technology is preferred to address the new mission-critical network requirements. It
offers the advantages of being flexible, open technology, scalable, and cost-effective long-
term infrastructure solution. It is aimed to increase network performance by lowering latency,
increasing network manageability, and paving the way for the network to embrace purely IP-
based networks and Software-Defined Networking as planned.

The acquisition of new IP-based transport appliances, therefore, should be complemented by

the choice of the adequate transport protocols, reinforcement of the network management
centers and putting in place of appropriate out-of-band network probes to ensure that
performance thresholds are met.

Figure 13.6: NGCP ICT Infrastructure Migration Path

13.5.3 Network Synchronization

The following NGCP network elements require a common reference clock—i.e., they need to
be synchronized—for reasons peculiar to their respective functions and nature of operations:
▪ Telecommunications—High-speed digital transmission technology requires
synchronous telecommunication nodes
▪ SCADA/EMS—Data monitoring/recording especially those from synchrophasor
measurements, for purpose of power flow analysis and eventual automated control,
must be synchronized
▪ Grid Protection—Protection relays and event/waveform recorders require accurate
time stamps for network performance analysis and post-event diagnostics
▪ Metering—Accurate billing information requires standard time reference

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 On a national scale, a synchronized timing system is also necessary to coordinate events and
activities among the various collaborating government agencies and public utilities. Republic
Act No. 10535, also known as The Philippine Standard Time Act of 2013, orders the
synchronization of all clocks in the country under the Philippine Standard Time (PST).

Such need for synchronization is especially relevant as NGCP prepares for Smart Grid.
Precise timing is necessary if coordinated supervisory control and quick reaction to fast
changes in real-time data would be realized to meet Smart Grid standards.

A unified synchronization system with stratum 1 traceability to a primary reference clock

source has been established for NGCP to provide synchronization requirements to all the
installed based network elements. This shall cover all telecommunications, SCADA,
protection, metering, enterprise data network and other substation devices. The sync system
shall continue to provide legacy timing protocols such as IRIG-B, 1PPS and 1PPM to old but
functional network elements requiring such.

The installation of synchronization clocks at 138kV, 230kV and 500kV substations has been
completed (refer to Appendix 7) and all network elements are currently being integrated for
unified clock reference.

Figure 13.7: Synchronization Arrangement

13.6 SCADA Programs

13.6.1 National System Operations
The Visayas and Mindanao Grids will soon be interconnected via HVDC transmission system.
As such, there should be a holistic view of the Philippine Grid as a single interconnected
network. In consonance with this concept, a centralized monitoring and control is envisioned

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 to be established to support the integrated operation of the transmission system and dispatch
of all generation in the Philippines. The National System Operations (NSO) would be
responsible for the whole grid operations once the Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao
interconnection is complete.

The replacement of the near obsolete SCADA/EMS System should be timely in anticipation of
the integration of the WESM operation among Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao to ensure
continuous exchange of information between a unified SO and the Market Operator. The
replacement/upgrade of SCADA/EMS for the three RCCs will realize the implementation of a
National SO – the control center of which would be co-located with Luzon’s. These replacement
programs are harmonized with the implementation timeline of the MVIP towards the planned
unification of the Philippine Grid against a nationwide resource-optimization objective.

The National System Operations (NSO) would be responsible to carry out the following Grid-
management lookouts:
▪ Supervise, monitor and control all interconnection of the three Regions (Luzon,
Visayas and Mindanao)
▪ Monitor and control HVDC interconnection system during normal and emergency
conditions
▪ Manage the respective transmission backbones of the three regions (i.e. 500kV of
Luzon, Visayas interconnection and 230kV of Mindanao
▪ Conduct of simulation studies for the whole grid necessary for decision making
▪ Supervise the implementation of Planned Activity Notice (PAN) of HVDC
interconnection and the transmission backbone
▪ Supervise the operations of the three Regional Control Centers
▪ Coordinate with the Market Operator for the implementation of the RTD schedules
of the three Regions
▪ Forecast week ahead and day ahead of the three Regions

Figure 13.8: National System Operations Conceptual Framework

The backup RCC’s would continue to operate using the existing platform in parallel operation with
the upgraded SCADA-EMS systems to serve as redundant control center facilities for the purpose
of business continuity.

13.6.2 EMS Advanced Applications

Computer-aided EMS technology has been around since the 1980s and works in conjunction
with SCADA systems to optimize generation and transmission resources. EMS advanced
applications (software) are automation tools employed by electric power utilities designed for
specialized tasks at hand within the realm of such resource optimization. NGCP EMS
enhancement project involves the acquisition of preferred EMS advanced applications
intended to:

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 ▪ Meet Current Market Demands
• The rapidly growing number of network elements—especially by the integration of
embedded generators into the Market—requires more management attention and
faster reaction; the 5-minute dispatch interval is expected to be implemented soon
• Integration of more VRE into the supply pool requires quicker anticipation and more
automated control
• Efficient dispatch means less cost of electricity
▪ Adapt to and Take Advantage of New Technology
• Lower cost of electronics means faster processing—an opportunity to pack more
intelligence and automation into EMS
• Greater bandwidth and less latency in IP communications afford access to more
network elements, thereby facilitating greater control
▪ Improve Performance
• We should tap all available tools within the bounds of economics which will allow us
to ensure that service availability and power quality are within performance thresholds
• EMS is the brain behind an automated Grid management system—there is always
room for more intelligence

NGCP’s EMS enhancement program was started during the 3rd Regulatory Period driven by
the above considerations—following is the development road map:

Figure 13.9: EMS Development Road Map

The project is aligned with the overall network development plan aimed to support Market
growth and optimization of energy sources, especially the VREs.

13.6.3 Cyber Security

As SCADA and substation automation systems increasingly play a vital role in NGCP as it
works towards efficient operations, the need to protect these network elements from
unauthorized access and threats becomes an increasingly significant task. The risks of security
breaches are great if not attended to properly. Securing these systems, however, is not so
simple: these systems are exposed at all times to access by a multitude of personnel and the
need for data exchange with other systems requires interconnection to external networks. A
comprehensive cyber-security system should be employed to address all possible threats to
the system and cyber-security principles shall be considered in all aspects from planning and
design to operations and maintenance.

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 The continuous cyber security implementation and improvement aims to enhance protection of
NGCP’s facilities from internal and external cyber threats and to prevent unauthorized access
of SCADA facilities to ensure utmost degree of security for a more reliable power grid. This is
also in compliance with the Department of Information and Communications Technology
(DICT) National Cyber Security Plan 2022 wherein Critical Infostructure (CII), including the
energy sector, should assure continuous operation and implement cyber resiliency measures
to enhance the ability to respond to threats before, during, and after attacks.

Figure 13.10 illustrates the SO ICS network in relation to external domains, while Figure 13.11
shows the typical Cyber Security layers of protection:

Figure 13.10: SO ICS Network Model

Figure 13.11: Cyber-Security Protection Layers

13.6.4 Real-time Monitoring and Control for Distribution Utilities

The project to install Real-Time Monitoring and Control Equipment for DUs is in compliance
with DOE’s request for its inclusion in NGCP’s 4th Regulatory Period CAPEX program. This
is in compliance with the implementation of DOE’s Circular No. DC2012-030994 and DC
No.2010-08-0010, entitled, “Addressing Power Supply Situation including rationalization of
Available Capacities in Mindanao Grid” and “Prescribing the Implementing Rules and
Procedures for Department Circular No. DC2010-05-006, entitled, Terminating the Default

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 Wholesale Supplier Arrangement for Philippine Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM)
and Declaring a Disconnection Policy”, respectively.

At present, control of NGCP’s load customers is up to the substation level only which—while
adequate for managing load limits to sustain system stability and power quality—would not
allow SO’s selective control over the customers connected to one feeder.

Following is an illustration of the proposed installation at each DU’s connection point.

LOAD BREAK SWITCH

69kV CT

PT LOAD
Motor

ANALOG VALUES REVENUE

VSAT RTU
METER

NGCP TELECOM
NETWORK MASTER
STATION

Figure 13.12: Connection Diagram for DUs

The connection diagram shows the wiring linkages of the new system facility including the
telecommunication component. These will be remotely monitored and controlled by the
master station located in NGCP’s control center.

The figure below is an illustration of the physical setup at the customer side.

Load Break
Switch(LBS)

To DU

To NGCP

LA PT CT

LBS Control
Panel

New
Revenue Meter
Existing
230Vac from DU
VSAT Antenna Station Service

Control and Communications Cubicles

(DC Power Supply, RTU, Telecom
Equipment, Motor, Control Panel)
Figure 13.13: Physical Setup for DU Monitoring and Control

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13.7 Network Protection and Power Quality
13.7.1 Network Disturbance Monitoring Equipment and Power Quality Analyzer Program
The undesired tripping of transmission lines and high voltage equipment in the grid are
sometimes caused by non-operation or malfunction of the fault clearance system. The delay in
the resolution of the cause of network failure and subsequent correction of network deficiencies
is on account of the non-availability of fault data due to the lack of functional NDME’s.
Obsolescence and degradation because of age have also lessened the effectiveness of existing
NDME’s. Sustenance of NDME effectiveness should therefore be addressed through a
replenishment program meant to meet outstanding deficiencies in this respect.

Power quality issues are prevalent in connection points along long multi-tap feeders, those
subjected to significant supply-demand incongruence between peak and off-peak periods, lines
with dynamic power flows, areas with connected inverters such as those used by VRE’s and
battery energy storage systems as well as nodes which are connected to large non-linear time-
varying loads (e.g., steel mills).

NGCP’s previous plan was to install PQAs at all NGCP customer connection points. However,
an alternate less-costly compliance plan was formulated where PQAs will be installed at the
secondary side of transformer which would cover the monitoring of all the connected feeders—
reducing the total PQAs for installation. The proposed monitoring scheme is shown in Figure
13.14. The use of portable PQAs for deeper investigation into the customer side would
complement this arrangement.

Figure 13.14: PQA installation at the secondary side of transformer

Hand-in-hand with the installation of PQAs is the establishment of a centralized Power Quality
Management System (PQMS). With the growing number of installed PQAs, manual processing
of PQ data will require extensive effort and become time-consuming. To address this, the
proposed PQMS shall be able to manage bulk, raw data coming from different brands of PQAs
and will automate report generation in accordance with PGC PQ parameters.

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 AUTOMATIC REPORTING
REAL TIME
VIEW OF
MEASUREMENT
DATA ANALYZER

WORKSTATION
WORKSTATION

PQMS
WORKSTATION SERVER

NGCP NETWORK
PQMS
WORKSTATION DATABASE

PQA A PQA B PQA C PQA

Proprietary
Substation 1 Substation 2 Substation 3 Files/Database

Figure 13.15: Proposed System Architecture

13.7.2 Protection Relay Replacement Program

To meet PGC security and reliability objectives, the fault clearance system needs to be
enhanced through the replacement/upgrading of obsolete and defective protective devices
and equipment as well as the installation of new protection systems. Aligned with the Smart
Grid model, protective relays with enhanced communication systems and more interfacing
options shall be incorporated to cover protection of all network elements which include
transmission line, transformer, bus, and breaker-fail components. A relay replacement
program prioritized according to results of risk assessment is as follows.

Category of Line Transformer Bus Breaker Fail Feeder Reactor

Table 13.7 Total
Replacement Protection Protection Protection Protection Protection Protection
Overall Priority Table
for Replay Replacement No Main 1 0 0 4 17 0 0 21
Program No Main 2 0 28 31 n/a 0 0 59
Non-Compliant 169 33 32 39 0 0 273
Obsolete 361 78 52 384 2 10 887
Defective 7 0 0 0 0 0 7
Total 537 139 119 440 2 10 1,247

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Appendices
Appendix 1 – NGCP Plans for Procurement of Ancillary Services

a. Background: State of Ancillary Services in the Grid

As System Operator, NGCP determines the levels of Ancillary Services required for each grid based
on the results of assessment and simulation studies. These reserve levels which are variable
according to network dynamics are meant to meet PGC-prescribed grid reliability and security
requirements.

To qualify as provider of Ancillary Services the prospective provider should undergo the certification
process defined by the PGC. Subsequently, a certified AS provider would be subject to verification
testing no more than once (1) every two (2) years except when there are reasonable grounds to
surmise that the prevailing characteristics of the generating unit departs from the as-tested-and-
certified values.

Table 1 lists the plants with existing Ancillary Service Procurement Agreement (ASPA); Table 2 lists
prospective AS providers not yet certified by NGCP.

Regulating Reserve Contingency Reserve

Table 1: Non-Firm Firm Non-Firm
AS Provider Firm (MW) AS Provider
Plants with (MW) (MW) (MW)
existing ASPA Luzon Grid 237 525 Luzon Grid 180 395
PANASIA 60 300 Panasia - Limay 60
SNAP - Ambuklao 22 SNAP - Ambuklao 60
SNAP - Magat 90 90 SNAP - Binga 136
PSALM/NPC - KPSPP 90 SNAP - Magat 60 60
MPPCL AES BESS 20 PSALM/NPC - KPSPP 85
PMPC 45 45 Therma Luzon - Pagbilao 60
Visayas Grid 40 50 First Gen - Pantabangan 54
GCGI - Palinpinon II 30 Visayas Grid 56 86
EDC - Nasulo 20 SIPC - PDPP3 30
SPESCL-Kabankalan BESS 40 CEDC 30 30
Mindanao Grid 0 165 PEDC 26 26
PSALM/NPC - Agus 1 30 Mindanao Grid 0 297
PSALM/NPC - Agus 2 30 PSALM/NPC - Agus 1 30
PSALM/NPC - Agus 4 40 PSALM/NPC - Agus 2 30
PSALM/NPC - Pulangui 4 65 PSALM/NPC - Agus 4 30
PSALM/NPC - Agus 5 35
PSALM/NPC - Agus 6 30
PSALM/NPC - Agus 7 16
PSALM/NPC -
PSALM/NPC - Agus 7 Pulangui 4
TMI (PB107) 48
TMI (PB108) 48

Dispatchable Reserve Reactive Power Support Black Start Provider

Firm Non-Firm
AS Provider AS Provider AS Provider
(MW) (MW)
Luzon Grid 145 901 Luzon Grid Luzon Grid
PANASIA 80 PANASIA PSALM/NPC – KPSPP
SNAP - Magat 95 SNAP - Ambuklao First Gen – Pantabangan
TAOEDC - One Subic 108 SNAP - Binga SNAP – Ambuklao
TAPGC - Bulacan DPP 48 SNAP - Magat SNAP – Binga
PSALM/NPC - KPSPP 360 PSALM/NPC - KPSPP SNAP – Magat

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 1590 EC 190 First Gen - Pantabangan PMPC – Avion
CIP II 20 APRI - MakBan A Visayas Grid
Therma Mobile, Inc. 145 APRI - MakBan B SIPC – BDPP
Visayas Grid 83.8 120.4 Therma Luzon - Pagbilao TPC – Carmen
SIPC - PDPP1 5 Therma Mobile, Inc. PB104
SIPC - PDPP3 50 Pagbilao Energy Corp. Mindanao Grid
SIPC - BDPP 16 Visayas Grid PSALM/NPC - Pulangui 4
PHINMA (PB101) 32 SIPC - PDPP1 WMPC
PPC - Nabas 6.8 SIPC - PDPP3
TPC - Carmen 40 PPC - Nabas
SIPC - PB104 21 7 TPC - Carmen
CENPRI 26.4 CENPRI
Mindanao Grid 7.5 327.8 Mindanao Grid
TMI (PB107) 98 PSALM/NPC - Agus 1
TMI (PB108) 98 PSALM/NPC - Agus 2
WMPC 100 PSALM/NPC - Agus 4
KEGI 2 - Panaon 15.6 PSALM/NPC - Agus 5
KEGI 3 - Jimenez 16.2 PSALM/NPC - Pulangui 4
WMPC
KEGI 2 - Panaon
KEGI 3 - Jimenez

Company Power Plant Remarks

Table 2:
List of Prospective Luzon Grid
Ancillary Service Providers CE Casecnan Water & Energy Co.,Inc Casecnan Units 1 and 2 For AS testing.
not yet certified by NGCP Certified for CR and RPS; With ASPA for RPS
Team Pagbilao Corporation Pagbilao Unit 3
only.
GNPower Mariveles Co. Ltd. Mariveles CFPP Certified for CR.
Ingrid Power Holdings Inc. Malaya Modular Diesel PP For AS testing.
Bac-Man Geothermal Inc. (BGI) Bac-Man Units 1, 2 and 3 Certified for BSS.
Visayas Grid
Therma Visayas, Inc. (TVI) TVI Certified for CR and RPS.
Therma Power Visayas, Inc. (TPVI) TPVI Certified for DR, RPS, and BSS.
AS Accreditation is pending upon the
East Asia Utilities Corporation (EAUC) EAUC
completion of GCT.
Cebu Private Power Corporation (CPPC) CPPC For AS testing.
AS Accreditation is pending upon the
Green Core Geothermal Inc. (GCGI) PGPP1
completion of GCT.
Green Core Geothermal Inc. (GCGI) TGPP For AS testing.
AS Accreditation is pending upon the
Panay Power Corporation PPC 1 and 2
completion of GCT.
Isabel Ancillary Services Co. Ltd. Isabel Modular Diesel PP Certified for RR and RPS.
Mindanao Grid
With ASPA for CR and DR. Certified for RPS
Therma Marine Inc. (TMI) TMI Mobile 1 and 2
(M1 & M2); Certified for BSS (M2).
GNPower Kauswagan Ltd. Co Kauswagan PP Certified for CR.
Therma South Inc. (TSI) TSI CFPP Certified for CR.
King Energy Generation Inc. (KEGI) KEGI Tandag ASPA for DR pending issuance of PA by ERC.
Universal Power Solutions, Inc. (UPSI) Malita BESS Certified for RR and CR.

b. Plans for the Procurement of Ancillary Services

Because of the limited number of qualified AS providers, as well as restrictions from available
generator capacities and response times of these providers, the Grid’s reserve level requirements
to sustain reliability objectives are not being met. In NGCP’s view, if the existing non-firm contracts

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 are supplemented with committed capacities through enough firm contracts, the reserve capacities
would be raised to more comfortable levels.

Consistent with the Department of Energy’s instruction to NGCP to fully contract all AS capacities
with Firm Contracts, NGCP plans to convert all existing non-firm contracts to firm contracts through
a public bidding and subsequent procurement will be through DOE’s Competitive Selection Process
(CSP). In the event that the reserve market will be operational, NGCP will procure all additional
capacitites required to fulfill all the required levels of AS in case the contracted capacities are
insufficient.

Also, NGCP as the System Operator, conscious of its mandate, ensures that procurement of
Ancillary Service is carried out in the least-cost manner. While co-optimization of offered reserves
in the energy market would make for efficient energy dispatch, a secondary price cap for reserves—
approved by the ERC—would be a welcome cost-control measure.

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Appendix 2 – Generation and Load Distribution Per Area

Generation and Load Distribution in the Luzon Grid

Figure 1 – Projected Luzon Grid Generation and Load Distribution in 2025

Figure 2 – Projected Luzon Grid Generation and Load Distribution in 2040

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Generation and Load Distribution in the Visayas Grid

Figure 3 – Projected Visayas Grid Generation and Load Distribution in 2025

Figure 4 – Projected Visayas Grid Generation and Load Distribution in 2040

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Generation and Load Distribution in the Mindanao Grid

Figure 5 – Projected Mindanao Grid Generation and Load Distribution in 2025

Figure 6 – Projected Mindanao Grid Generation and Load Distribution in 2040

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Appendix 3 – Prospective Power Plants

Installed Capacity
Proponent Projects Location
(MW)
Luzon
Matuno River Hydroelectric Power
Matuno River Development 8.661 Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
Plant
Pakil Pumped Storage Hydroelectric
JBD Management and Consulting Services, Inc 350 Pakil, Laguna
Power Plant
Solar Philippines Tanauan Maragondon 1 Solar Power Project 1200 Maragondon, Cavite
3 Barracuda Energy Corp Currimao Energy Storage Project 50 Currimao, Ilocos Norte
SM City Tuguegarao Solar Power
Solar Philippines Commercial 5 Tuguegarao, Cagayan
Project
Brgy. Cabugao, Bacnotan, La
Universal Power Solutions, Inc. Bacnotan R- HUB 40
Union
Sitio Agusuhin, Cawag, Subic,
Universal Power Solutions, Inc. Subic R-HUB 40
Zambales
Brgy. Sta. Rosa, Concepcion,
Universal Power Solutions, Inc. Concepcion 40
Tarlac
Brgy. San Jose del Monte City,
Universal Power Solutions, Inc. San Jose R-HUB 40
Bulacan
Brgy. Bolo, Labrador,
Universal Power Solutions, Inc. Bolo R-HUB 40
Pangasinan
Brgy. Libag Norte,
Universal Power Solutions, Inc. Tuguegarao R-HUB 40
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Brgy. Busilac, Bayombong,
Universal Power Solutions, Inc. Bayombong R-HUB 40
Nueva Vizcaya
Universal Power Solutions, Inc. Calamba 40 Brgy. Prinza, Calamba, Laguna
Brgy. Progreso, Gumaca,
Universal Power Solutions, Inc. Gumaca R-HUB 40
Quezon
Brgy. Mahawan-hawan, Labo,
Universal Power Solutions, Inc. Labo R-HUB 40
Camarines Norte
Brgy. Del Rosario, Naga,
Universal Power Solutions, Inc. Naga R-HUB 40
Camarines Sur
Brgy. Carayman, Calbayog,
Universal Power Solutions, Inc. Calbayog R-HUB 20
Samar
Sta. Rosa Nueva Ecija 3 Solar Power
Solar Philippines Commercial Rooftop Sta. Rosa and Cabanatuan
Project 1200
Projects, Inc. City, Nueva Ecija
Solar Philippines Commercial Rooftop General Santos Solar Power Project General Santos, South
1200
Projects, Inc. Cotabato
Solar Philippines Commercial Rooftop Padre Garcia Solar Power Project Lipa and Padre Garcia
1200
Projects, Inc. Batangas
Daraga Ancillary Reserve Diesel Power
Sunwest Water and Electric Co. 50 Daraga, Albay
Plant
Sunwest Water and Electric Co. Kiwalo Diesel Power Plant 100 Kiwalo, Daraga, Albay
Sunwest Water and Electric Co. Namantao Diesel Power Plant 50 Daraga, Albay
Brgy. Dela Paz Proper,
Excellent Energy Resources Inc. Ilijan Natural Gas Fired Plant Project 1,200
Batangas City
Greencore Power Solutions 3, Inc. Arayat Solar Power Plant Project 60 MWp (50 MWac) Arayat and Mexico, Pampanga

VISAYAS
Kabankalan, Negros
Kabankalan Integrated Renewable
SMCGP Philippines Energy Storage Co. Ltd. 20 Occidental
Power Hub Facility (R-Hub)
Triconti Southwind Corporation Guimaras Strait Wind Power Project 600 Guimaras
Brgy. Carayman, Calbayog,
Universal Power Solutions, Inc. Calbayog R-Hub 20 Samar

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 Installed Capacity
Proponent Projects Location
(MW)
MINDANAO
SMC Global Power Corporation
Villanueva BESS 20 Villanueva, Misamis Oriental
(SMGPC)
SMC Global Power Corporation
Malita BESS 20 Malita, Davao Occidental
(SMGPC)

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 Appendix 4 – Private Sector Initiated Power Projects

Table 1: Private Sector Initiated Power Projects in Luzon as of 30 June 2021

Proposed Generation Facility / Capacity Commissioning
Location
Name of the Project (MW) Year
COMMITTED POWER PLANTS
COAL
GNPower Dinginin Supercritical CFPP - Unit 1* 668 Mariveles, Bataan Ongoing
GNPower Dinginin Supercritical CFPP - Unit 2* 668 Mariveles, Bataan TBD
Masinloc Power Plant - Unit 4* 350 Masinloc, Zambales Mar 2024
Masinloc Power Plant - Unit 5* 350 Masinloc, Zambales Mar 2024
AOE CFPP - Unit 1* 668 Atimonan, Quezon Jun 2025
AOE CFPP - Unit 2* 668 Atimonan, Quezon TBD
Refinery Solid Fuel-Fired Boiler Project - Phase 3* 44.4 Brgy. Alangan, Limay, Bataan May 2022
Sub-Total Coal 3,416.4
OIL-BASED
11.04 MW Capas Bunker C-Fired DPP* 11.04 Brgy. Sto. Rosario, Capas, Tarlac Mar 2022
Ingrid Pillila DPP Project - Phase 1* 179.82 Brgy. Malaya, Pililia, Rizal Jun 2021
Ingrid Pillila DPP Project - Phase 2* 150 Brgy. Malaya, Pililia, Rizal Jun 2024
Sub-Total Oil-based 340.86
NATURAL GAS
Energy World Corporation 650 MW Gas Fired CCPP* 650 Brgy. Ibabang Polo, Grande Island, Pagbilao, Quezon Dec 2022
Batangas CCPP - Phase 1, Unit 1* 437.5 Brgy. Dela Paz Proper, Batangas City Sep 2023
Batangas CCPP - Phase 1, Unit 2* 437.5 Brgy. Dela Paz Proper, Batangas City Mar 2024
Batangas CCPP - Phase 1, Unit 3* 437.5 Brgy. Dela Paz Proper, Batangas City Jun 2024
Batangas CCPP - Phase 2 437.5 Brgy. Dela Paz Proper, Batangas City TBD
Sub-Total Natural Gas 2,400
GEOTHERMAL
Montelago GPP Project - Phase 1 3 Naujan, Oriental Mindoro Sep 2021
Montelago GPP Project - Phase 2 10 Naujan, Oriental Mindoro Dec 2023
Palayan Binary Power Plant* 29 Brgy. Nagotgot, Manito, Albay Dec 2022
Tanawon GPP* 20 Sorsogon Province Dec 2023
Sub-Total Geothermal 62
HYDRO
Man-Asok HEPP* 3 Buguias, Benguet Dec 2021
Colasi HEPP 4 Mercedes, Camarines Norte Dec 2021
Labayat River (Upper Cascade) HEPP* 3.46 Real, Quezon Dec 2021
Butao Irrigation Drop HEPP 1.3 San Manuel, Pangasinan Dec 2021
Matuno HEPP* 8 Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya Dec 2021
Lalawinan HEPP* 3 Real, Quezon Dec 2021
Biyao HEPP 0.8 Balbalan, Kalinga Dec 2021
Laguio (Laginbayan) Malaki 1 HEPP 1.6 Mauban, Quezon Dec 2021
Tubao HEPP 1.5 Tubao, La Union Dec 2022
Labayat River (Lower Cascade) HEPP* 1.4 Real, Quezon Dec 2022
Tibag HEPP* 4.4 Real, Quezon Dec 2022
Rangas HEPP 1.5 Goa & Tigaon, Camarines Sur Dec 2022
Ibulao HEPP* 4.5 Lagawe, Ifugao Dec 2022
Dupinga HEPP 4.8 Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija Dec 2023
Kapangan HEPP* 60 Kapangan and Kibungan, Benguet Dec 2023
Piapi HEPP* 3.3 Real, Quezon Dec 2023
Daet HEPP 5 Daet, Camarines Norte Dec 2024
Tignoan River (Upper Cascade) HEPP* 1.5 Real, Quezon Dec 2025
Sub-Total Hydro 113.06
BIOMASS
Isabela Rice Husk-Fired Biomass Power Plant Project 5 Isabela Sep 2021
2.4 MW Biogas Power Plant Project 2.4 Apalit, Pampanga Dec 2021
12 MW Rice Husk-Fired Biomass Power Plant Project 12 Bocaue, Bulacan Dec 2021

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 Proposed Generation Facility / Capacity Commissioning
Location
Name of the Project (MW) Year
1.2 MW Biogas Power Plant Project 1.2 Candelaria, Quezon Dec 2021
3.5 MW Biomass Power Plant Project 3.5 Brooke's Point, Palawan Dec 2022
8 MW Biomass Power Plant Project 8 Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro Dec 2025
Sub-Total Biomass 32.1
SOLAR
Bataan Solar Power Project Phases 1, 2, 3a, and 3b 100.459 Hermosa, Bataan Feb 2022
Concepcion 1 Solar Power Project 115 Concepcion, Tarlac Oct 2022
Ilocos Norte Solar Power Project* 100.099 Burgos, Ilocos Norte Aug 2021
Gigasol3 Solar Power Project* 63.01 Barrio Salaza, Palauig, Zambales Nov 2022
Sta. Barbara Solar Power Project 20 Mapandan and Santa Barbara, Pangasinan Jan 2022
SIAEP Rooftop Solar Project 0.5 Mabalacat City, Pampanga Dec 2021
Bataan Solar Power Project 4.377 Mariveles, Bataan Dec 2021
Brgy. Casalat and Brgy. Pasong Bangkal, San
Bulacan 2 Solar Power Project* 22.004 Sep 2021
Ildefonso, Bulacan
Tarlac Solar Power Project Phase 2* 20 Tarlac City Dec 2022
Alaminos Solar Power Plant 120.32 Alaminos, Laguna May 2021
Sub-Total Solar 565.76
BATTERY
San Manuel BESS* 20 San Manuel, Pangasinan Aug 2021
San Manuel BESS Phase 2* 40 San Manuel, Pangasinan Aug 2021
Bauang BESS* 40 Bauang, La Union Sep 2022
Labrador BESS Project 40 Labrador, Pangasinan Sep 2022
San Rafael BESS* 20 San Rafael, Bulacan Sep 2022
San Rafael BESS Phase 2 20 San Rafael, Bulacan Sep 2023
Gamu BESS* 20 Gamu, Isabela Aug 2021
Gamu BESS Phase 2* 40 Gamu, Isabela Aug 2021
Magapit BESS* 20 Magapit, Cagayan Aug 2021
Magapit BESS Phase 2* 20 Magapit, Cagayan Aug 2021
Concepcion BESS* 20 Concepcion, Tarlac Aug 2021
Concepcion BESS Phase 2* 40 Concepcion, Tarlac Aug 2021
Lumban BESS* 40 Lumban, Laguna Nov 2021
Lumban BESS Phase 2* 20 Lumban, Laguna Nov 2021
Pampanga BESS* 40 Mexico, Pampanga Mar 2022
Pampanga BESS Phase 2* 20 Mexico, Pampanga Mar 2022
Pagbilao BESS 40 Pagbilao, Quezon Sep 2023
Sual BESS 60 Sual, Pangasinan Sep 2023
Cabanatuan BESS 40 Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija Sep 2022
Urdaneta BESS 40 Urdaneta, Pangasinan Sep 2023
Mahabang Parang BESS 40 Mahabang Parang, Batangas Apr 2022
Dasmarinas BESS 40 Dasmarinas, Cavite Sep 2023
Ilijan BESS Project 40 Ilijan, Batangas Sep 2023
Hermosa BESS Project 40 Hermosa, Bataan Sep 2023
Bacnotan BESS Project 40 Brgy. Cabugao, Bacnotan, La Union Sep 2023
Subic BESS Project 40 Sitio Agusuhin, Cawag, Subic, Zambales Sep 2023
San Jose BESS Project 40 Brgy. San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan Sep 2023
Bolo BESS Project 40 Brgy. Bolo, Labrador, Pangasinan Sep 2023
Tuguegarao BESS Project 40 Brgy. Libag Norte, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Sep 2023
Bayombong BESS Project 40 Brgy. Busilac, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya Sep 2023
Calamba BESS Project 40 Brgy. Prinza, Calamba, Laguna Sep 2023
Gumaca BESS Project 40 Brgy. Progreso, Gumaca, Quezon Sep 2023
Labo BESS Project 40 Brgy. Mahawan-hawan, Labo, Camarines Norte Sep 2023
Naga BESS Project 40 Brgy. Del Rosario, Naga, Camarines Sur Sep 2023
La Trinidad BESS Project 40 Beckel, La Trinidad, Benguet Sep 2023
Limay BESS Project* 20 Brgy. Lamao, Limay, Bataan Jul 2021
Limay BESS Project Phase 2 40 Brgy. Lamao, Limay, Bataan Jul 2021
BCCP Limay BESS Project 40 BCCPP, Limay, Bataan Jul 2021
BCCP Limay BESS Project Phase 2 20 BCCPP, Limay, Bataan Sep 2023

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 Proposed Generation Facility / Capacity Commissioning
Location
Name of the Project (MW) Year
Albay BESS Project 40 Daraga, Albay Jun 2022
Laoag BESS Project* 40 Laoag, Ilocos Norte Sep 2022
Navotas BESS Project* 40 Navotas, Metro Manila Sep 2022
Angat BESS Project* 20 Angat, Bulacan Sep 2022
Alaminos BESS* 40 Brgy. San Andres, Alaminos, Laguna Sep 2021
Sub-Total BESS 1,540
TOTAL COMMITTED 8470.18
TOTAL COMMITTED W/O BESS 6,930.18
* with SIS

INDICATIVE POWER PLANTS

COAL
SMC Mariveles CFPP - Unit 1* 150 Mariveles, Bataan Mar 2022
SMC Mariveles CFPP - Unit 2* 150 Mariveles, Bataan Sep 2022
SMC Mariveles CFPP - Unit 3* 150 Mariveles, Bataan Dec 2022
SMC Mariveles CFPP - Unit 4* 150 Mariveles, Bataan Mar 2023
H & WB PCB Supercritical CFPP - Unit 1* 350 Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte 2028
H & WB PCB Supercritical CFPP - Unit 2* 350 Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte TBD
KEPCO Pangasinan CFPP - Unit 1* 500 Sual, Pangasinan Mar 2025
KEPCO Pangasinan CFPP - Unit 2* 500 Sual, Pangasinan Dec 2025
SRPGC CFPP Project* 350 Brgy. San Rafael, Calaca, Batangas Jun 2025
SRPGC CFPP Project* 350 Brgy. San Rafael, Calaca, Batangas Jun 2025
Global Luzon CFPP* 670 Brgys. Carisquis and Nalvo Sur, Luna, La Union TBD
Sub-Total Coal 3,670
OIL-BASED
Kiwalo Ancillary Reserve DPP* 100 Brgy. Kiwalo, Daraga, Albay Aug 2021
Namantao Ancillary Reserve DPP* 50 Brgy. Namantao , Daraga, Albay Aug 2021
Ingrid2 Dual-Fired Power Plant Project* 300 Brgy, Batangas II, Mariveles, Bataan Jun 2024
Sub-Total Oil-Based 450
NATURAL GAS
Lloyds Energy Philippines Inc. Floating Power Plant 1,200 San Pascual, Batangas Bay Jan 2022
GNPower Sisiman LNG CCPP 1,200 Barangays Alas-asin and Sisiman, Mariveles, Bataan Jun 2027
Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant 1,100 Pinamucan Ibaba, Batangas City Mar 2025
Mariveles Gas to Power Project (Mariveles LNG) 1,200 Brgy. Biaan, Mariveles, Bataan Mar 2026
Stellar Dual-Fired Power Plant Project 1,250 Brgy. Libjo and Malitam, Batangas City Sep 2024
Sub-Total Natural Gas 5,950
GEOTHERMAL
Kalinga GPP - Phase 1* 40 Lubuagan, Pasil and Tinglayan, Kalinga 2027
Kalinga GPP - Phase 2* 40 Lubuagan, Pasil and Tinglayan, Kalinga 2029
Kalinga GPP - Phase 3* 40 Lubuagan, Pasil and Tinglayan, Kalinga 2031
Maibarara3 GPP 20 Laguna/Batangas 2025
Bacman 4 Botong - Rangas GPP 20 Bacon District, Sorsogon, Sorsogon City 2026
Kayabon GPP 30 Manito, Albay 2026
Sub-Total Geothermal 190
HYDRO
Lamut HEPP* 6.8 Asipulo, Ifugao Dec 2022
Mariveles HEPP 0.52 Mariveles, Bataan Dec 2022
Talubin HEPP 5.4 Bontoc, Mountain Province Dec 2022
Camiling 1 HEPP 7 Mayantoc, Tarlac Dec 2023
Matibuey HEPP 16 San Emilio, Ilocos Sur Dec 2023
Pinacanauan River HEPP 6 Peñablanca, Cagayan Dec 2023
Pasil C HEPP 9.75 Pasil, Kalinga Dec 2024
Chico River HEPP* 52 Tabuk, Kalinga Dec 2024
Coto 1 HEPP* 9 Masinloc, Zambales Dec 2024
Ibulao 2 HEPP* 7.4 Lagawe, Ifugao Dec 2024
Lower Siffu HEPP 3 Natonin, Mt. Province Dec 2024
Matuno 1 HEPP* 7.4 Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya Dec 2024

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Location
Name of the Project (MW) Year
Matuno 2 HEPP* 15 Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya Dec 2024
Olilicon HEPP* 20 Ilagan, Ifugao Dec 2024
Pampang HEPP* 26 Sta. Fe Nueva Vizcaya Dec 2024
Pasil B HEPP 15.68 Pasil, Kalinga Dec 2024
Tignoan (Lower) HEPP* 8 Real, Quezon Dec 2024
Upper Siffu HEPP 2.75 Natonin, Mt. Province Dec 2024
ARIIS 1 (NIA Station 4+283) HEPP 0.67 San Manuel, Pangasinan Dec 2025
ARIIS 2 (NIA Stn 5+437.50) HEPP 0.48 San Manuel, Pangasinan Dec 2025
ARIIS 3 (NIA Stn 5+898.50) HEPP 0.48 San Manuel, Pangasinan Dec 2025
ARIIS 4 (Stn 4+808) HEPP 0.68 San Manuel, Pangasinan Dec 2025
Bacolan HEPP 3 San Clemente, Tarlac & Mangatarem, Pangasinan Dec 2025
Boga HEPP 1 Bauko, Mt. Province Dec 2025
Calanan HEPP* 60 Tabuk, Kalinga Dec 2025
Camiling 3 HEPP 4.2 Mayantoc, Tarlac Dec 2025
Coto 2 HEPP 3.5 Masinloc, Zambales Dec 2025
Dalimuno HEPP* 58 Tabuk, Kalinga Dec 2025
Ilaguen HEPP* 19 Echague, Isabela Dec 2025
Kabayan 2 HEPP* 52 Kabayan, Benguet Dec 2025
Lower Chico HEPP 2.1 Bauko, Mountain Province Dec 2025
Sablan 1 HEPP* 20 Sablan and La Trinidad Benguet Dec 2025
Tinoc 1 HEPP 3 Tinoc, Ifugao Dec 2025
Tumauini (Upper Cascade) HEPP 14 Tumauini, Isabela Dec 2025
Upper Chico HEPP 2 Bauko, Mountain Province Dec 2025
Alimit HEPP 120 Lagawe, Ifugao Dec 2026
Asin HEPP 7.04 Kiangan, Ifugao Dec 2026
Baua 1 HEPP 4.44 Gonzaga, Cagayan Dec 2026
Hungduan HEPP 4.04 Kiangan, Ifugao Dec 2026
Ibulao 1 HEPP 6.75 Lagawe, Ifugao Dec 2026
Ilaguen 2 HEPP* 14 Echague, Isabela Dec 2026
Ilaguen 3 HEPP* 25.7 Echague, Isabela Dec 2026
Nabuangan Run-of-River HEP 10 Conner, Apayao Dec 2026
Rizal Run-of-River HEPP 10 San Guillermo, Isabela Dec 2026
Santol-Sugpon HEPP 52 Sugpon, Ilocos Sur Dec 2028
Tinglayan HEPP 4.8 Tinglayan, Kalinga Dec 2026
Upper Nabuangan HEPP 10 Conner, Apayao Dec 2026
Wawa Pumped Storage 1 HEPP* 500 Rodriguez, Rizal Dec 2026
Wawa Pumped Storage 2 HEPP 100 Rodriguez, Rizal Dec 2026
Wawa Pumped Storage 3 HEPP 50 Rodriguez, Rizal Dec 2026
Camiling 2 HEPP 4 Mayantoc, Tarlac Dec 2027
Alimit-Pumped Storage HEPP 250 Lagawe & Mayoyao, Ifugao Dec 2028
Gened - 2 HEPP 50 Kabugao, Apayao Dec 2028
Pantabangan (Pump Storage) HEPP 600 Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija Dec 2029
Aoan HEPP 50 Calanasan, Apayao Dec 2030
Kibungan HEPP* 1,000 Kibungan, Benguet Dec 2030
Pakil Pump Storage HEPP 350 Pakil and Paete Laguna Dec 2030
San Roque Upper East Pump Storage HEPP 600 Itogon, Benguet Dec 2030
San Roque West Pump Storage HEPP 400 Itogon, Benguet Dec 2030
Dingalan Pumped Storage HEPP 500 Dingalan, Aurora Dec 2032
Sub-Total Hydro 5,184.59
BIOMASS
Santa Biomass Power Project* 10 Brgy. Nagpanaoan, Santa, Ilocos Sur Dec 2024
Polillo Biomass Power Plant Project 1.5 Quezon Feb 2022
Green Atom Pampanga Waste to Energy Project 12 Mabalacat City, Pampanga Jun 2022
Green Atom Pangasinan Waste to Energy Project 6 Laoac, Pangasinan Mar 2023
3.78 MW Biomass Power Plant Project 3.78 Bacnotan, La Union Dec 2024
6 MW Biomass Power Plant Project 6 San Jose, Occidental Mindoro Dec 2022
11.1 MW Waste-to-Energy Power Plant Project 11.1 Angeles City, Pampanga Dec 2022

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Location
Name of the Project (MW) Year
6.957 MW Baguio Waste-to-Energy Plant Project 6.6 Baguio City, Benguet Feb 2026
Sub-Total Biomass 56.98
SOLAR
San Jose Solar Power Project* 10 San Jose City, Nueva Ecija 2022
San Manuel 1 Solar Power Project 70 San Manuel, Pangasinan 2024
San Ildefonso Solar Power Project 140 San Ildefonso, Bulacan 2024
Iba-Palauig 2 Solar Power Project 1,200 Iba-Palauig, Zambales 2024
Santa Solar Power Project* 20 Santa, Ilocos Sur Aug 2023
Malvar Solar Power Project 3 Malvar, Batangas 2024
Bugallon Solar Power Plant 1.03 Bugallon & San Carlos City, Pangasinan 2024
San Manuel 2 Solar Power Project 70 San Manuel, Pangasinan 2024
Raslag III Solar PV Power Project* 18.01 Mabalacat, Pampanga 2027
Balayan Solar Power Project 600 Balayan & Calaca, Batangas 2024
San Rafael 1 Solar Power Project* 140 San Rafael, Bulacan 2025
Cabanatuan Solar Power Plant 6.25 Cabanatuan City and Laur, Nueva Ecija 2025
Labrador Solar Power Project 5 Labrador, Pangasinan 2025
Limbauan Solar Power Project 25 San Pablo and Cabagan, Isabela 2024
Sta. Maria Solar Power Project* 30 Sta. Maria, Isabela 2023
Talugtug Solar PV Power Project 125 Muñoz and Lupao, Nueva Ecija 2023
Capas Solar PV Power Project* 27.56 Clark Green City, Capas, Tarlac Jan 2022
Calamba - Tanauan Solar Power Project 100 Calamba, Laguna and Tanauan, Batangas 2024
Bato (formerly applied as Bulawen) Solar Power 35.5 Palauig, Zambales 2022
Project
San Pablo Solar Power Project 130 San Pablo, Isabela 2024
1 MWp Anda Solar Power Project 1 Brgy Poblacion, Anda, Pangasinan 2026
74.131 MWp / 51.555 MW Calabanga Solar Power Apr 2023
74.131 Calabanga, Camarines Sur
Project*
Rizal Floating Solar Project 150 Laguna de Bay and Pililla, Rizal Dec 2026
Arayat Solar Power Project 60 Arayat, Pampanga Dec 2026
64.260 MWp/48.118 MW Currimao Solar Power 48.118 Currimao, Ilocos Norte Aug 2023
Project
Palauig Solar Power Project* 50 Iba-Palauig, Zambales Oct 2026
SM City Tuguegarao Solar Power Project 5 Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Dec 2026
98.136 MWp/81.780MW Laoag Solar Power Project 98.136 Laoag,Aguilar, Pangasinan Jun 2025
Palawan Solar Power Project 25.02 Roxas and San Vicente, Palawan Dec 2021
Santa Rosa, Peñaranda and San Leonardo, Nueva 2024
Santa Rosa Nueva Ecija 2 Solar Power Project 150
Ecija
Currimao Solar Power Project 1 Currimao, Ilocos Norte 2026
San Pedro Floating Solar Power Project 250 Muntinlupa City, Manila Dec 2026
Naga Solar Power Project TBD Pili and Naga City, Camarines Sur Dec 2026
Lal-lo Solar Power Project 110.703 Brgy. Maxingal, Lal-lo, Cagayan Jan 2028
Subic New PV Solar Power Plant Project 100.034 Morong and Hermosa, Bataan Feb 2028
Sulvec Solar Power Plant 20 Narvacan, Ilocos Sur 2024
Padre Garcia Solar Power Project (formerly Bawi Solar 2024
45 Lipa City & Padre Garcia, Batangas
Power Project)*
Maragondon‐Naic‐Tanza 2 Solar Power Project 200 Naic and Tanza, Cavite 2024
Luntal-Bayudbod Solar Power Project 62.5 Tuy, Batangas 2027
Cagayan Valley Solar Power Project 50 Cauayan City, Alicia, Angadanan, Isabela Nov 2026
Central Luzon State University Rooftop Solar Power 0.977 Munoz City and San Jose, Nueva Ecija Dec 2026
Project
Binalonan Solar Power Project 46.09 Sison and Binalonan, Pangasinan Nov 2026
Padre Garcia Solar Power Project 1,68 Padre Garcia, Batangas Dec 2026
Calamba-Tanauan 2 Solar Power Project 1,68 Calamba City, Laguna and Tanauan City, Batangas Dec 2026
San Jose Solar Power Project* 10 San Jose City & Lupao, Nueva Ecija Aug 2022
Taguig Floating Solar Power Project TBD Taguig City, Taguig 2026
Cordon Solar PV Power Project* 50 Cordon, Isabela Dec 2022
Ilagan City Solar Power Project 100 Ilagan City, Isabela May 2023

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 Proposed Generation Facility / Capacity Commissioning
Location
Name of the Project (MW) Year
Bongabon Solar Power Project 22 Bongabon, Nueva Ecija Nov 2021
Laguna Bay 2 Solar Power Project TBD Pililla and Laguna de Bay, Rizal Oct 2024
Sta Rosa Nueva Ecija 1 Solar Power Project 100 Santa Rosa and Peñaranda, Laguna Apr 2026
Ramon Solar Power Project 6.496 Ramon & Santiago, Isabela May 2022
Isabela Solar Power Project 18 Reina Mercedes and Luna, Isabela Jul 2021
Sabang Solar Power Project 50.47 Naic and Tanza, Cavite 2025
Botolan Solar Power Project* 39.27 Botolan, Zambales Mar 2022
Clark Solar Power Project* 35 Clark International Airport, Mabalacat, Pampanga 2024
San Jose del Monte Solar Power Project* 80 San Jose del Monte, Bulacan 2023
Lal-lo Hybrid Solar Power Project 100 Lal-lo and Gattaran, Cagayan 2023
Iba Palauig 1 Solar Power Project 1,200 Iba and Palauig, Zambales 2024
Cabatang Tiaong Solar Power Project 600 Cabatang, Taiong, Quezon 2026
Maragondon 1 Solar Power Project 60.01 Maragondon and General Emilio Aguinaldo, Cavite 2026
San Ildefonso Solar Power Project* 55 San Ildefonso, Bulacan 2026
Kananga-Ormoc Solar Power Project 1,200 Kananga and Ormoc City, Leyte 2026
Victorias Solar Power Project 30.63 Brgy. XII, Victorias City, Negros Occidental 2022
Sub-Total Solar 11,420.94
WIND
Matnog 1 Wind Power Project* 153 Matnog, Sorsogon 2022
Matnog 2 Wind Power Project 206 Matnog, Sorsogon 2022
Matnog 3 Wind Power Project 206 Matnog, Sorsogon 2022
Tanay Wind Power Project 96 Antipolo and Tanay, Rizal 2025
Pagudpud Wind Power Project* 84 Brgy. Balaoi and Caunayan, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte 2024
Burgos 2 Wind Power Project 183 Burgos, Ilocos Norte 2021
Sembrano Wind Power Project (Formerly: Phase 2:
80.4 Mt. Sembrano, Mabitac, Laguna Dec 2021
Mabitac Wind Power Project)
Balaoi Wind Power Project 45 Brgy. Balaoi, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte Oct 2021
Talim Wind Power Project 198 Rizal 2023
Rizal Wind Power Project 603 Antipolo and Tanay, Rizal 2027
Camarines Sur Wind Power Project 71.4 Mt. Bernacci, Libmanan, Camarines Sur Nov 2023
Presentacion Wind Power Plant 42 Presentacion and Garchitorena 2029
Sanchez Mira Wind Power Project 50 Sanchez Mira, Cagayan Dec 2022
Real Wind Power Project 250 Real, Quezon 2022
Calatagan Wind Power Project 200 Calatagan and Balayan, Batangas 2022
Frontera Bay (Offshore) Wind Power Project 450 Offshore of Cavite Province 2029
San Miguel Bay (Offshore) Wind Power Project 600 Offshore of Camarines Norte/Sur Provinces 2029
Real Ace Wind Power Project 175 Province of Quezon 2029
Quezon II Plaridel Wind Power Project 50 Plaridel and Atimonan, Quezon 2026
Aguilar Wind Power Project 99 Bugallon and Aguilar Pangasinan Dec 2027
Presentacion 2 Wind Power Project 54 Presentacion, Camarines Sur Dec 2027
Kalayaan 2 Wind Power Project* 100 Pakil, Paete and Kalayaan, Laguna and Mauban, Dec 2027
Quezon
Sub-Total Wind 3,995.8
BATTERY
Magat BESS* 20 Ramon, Isabela Sep 2022
Ambuklao BESS 20 Brgy. Ambuklao, Bokod, Benguet Dec 2022
Nagsaag BESS 20 Nagsaag, Pangasinan TBD
Lumban BESS* 20 Lumban, Laguna TBD
Laoag BESS* 20 Laoag, Ilocos Norte TBD
Concepcion BESS* 20 Concepcion, Tarlac TBD
Labrador BESS 20 Labrador, Pangasinan TBD
Pililla BESS Project 50 Pililia, Rizal TBD
Currimao BESS Project 50 Currimao, Ilocos Norte TBD
Currimao BESS Project 50 Currimao, Ilocos Norte TBD
Bay BESS Project 20 Bay, Laguna Dec 2022
Bay BESS Project 50 Bay, Laguna TBD
Lumban BESS* 20 Lumban, Laguna TBD

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 Proposed Generation Facility / Capacity Commissioning
Location
Name of the Project (MW) Year
Labo BESS Project 20 Labo, Camarines Norte Mar 2024
Sub-Total Battery 400
TOTAL INDICATIVE 32,308.295
TOTAL INDICATIVE W/O BATTERY 31,908.295
* with SIS

Table 2: Private Sector Initiated Power Projects in Visayas as of 30 June 2021

Proposed Generation Facility / Capacity Commissioning Year
Location
Name of the Project (MW)
COMMITTED POWER PLANTS
COAL
Palm Concepcion CFPP Unit II* 135 Brgy. Nipa, Concepcion, Mar 2024
Iloilo
Sub-Total Coal 135
OIL-BASED
Isabel Modular Diesel Ancillary Service Power Plant 86.32 Isabel, Leyte Ongoing
Sub-Total Oil-Based 86.32
GEOTHERMAL
Biliran GPP Unit 1 3.5 Biliran, Biliran 2022
Biliran GPP Unit 2 4.5 Biliran, Biliran 2024
Biliran GPP Unit 3 10 Biliran, Biliran 2025
Biliran GPP Unit 4 10 Biliran, Biliran 2026
Biliran GPP Unit 5 22 Biliran, Biliran 2027
Sub-Total Geothermal 50
HYDRO
Timbaban HEPP 18 Madalag, Aklan Dec 2021
Igbulo (Bais) HEPP 5.1 Igbaras, Iloilo Dec 2021
Tubig HEPP 16 Taft, Eastern Samar & Dec 2021
Hinabangan, Samar
Sub-Total Hydro 39.1
BIOMASS
HDJ Biomass Power Plant Project* 3 Bayawan City, Negros Dec 2021
Oriental
Sub-Total Biomass 3
SOLAR
Mandaue Solar Power Project 1.5 Brgy. Tipolo, Mandaue City , Feb 2023
Cebu
Sub-Total Biomass 1.5
BATTERY
Ormoc BESS Project 20 Ormoc, Leyte Nov 2021
Ormoc BESS Project Phase 2 20 Ormoc, Leyte Nov 2021
Tabango BESS Project 20 Tabango, Leyte Oct 2021
Tabango BESS Project Phase 2 20 Tabango, Leyte Sep 2023
Toledo BESS Project 40 Toledo City, Cebu Jul 2021
Toledo BESS Project Phase 2 20 Toledo City, Cebu Sep 2023
San Carlos BESS Project 20 San Carlos City, Negros Sep 2023
Occidental
Nabas BESS Project 20 Nabas, Antique Sep 2023
Mactan BESS Project 20 Mactan, Cebu Sep 2023
Calbayog BESS Project 20 Brgy. Carayman, Calbayog, Sep 2023
Samar
Samboan BESS Project 20 Samboan, Cebu Sep 2022
Cebu BESS Project 20 Compostela, Cebu Sep 2022
Iloilo BESS Project 20 Dingle, Iloilo Mar 2022

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 Proposed Generation Facility / Capacity Commissioning Year
Location
Name of the Project (MW)
Bohol BESS Project 20 Ubay, Bohol Jul 2021
Bohol BESS Project Phase 2 20 Ubay, Bohol Sep 2023
Kabankalan Integrated Renewable Power Hub Facility 20 Kabankalan, Negros TBD
(R-Hub) Occidental
Bais BESS 10 Negros Oriental TBD
Sub-Total BESS 350
TOTAL COMMITTED 661.92
TOTAL COMMITTED W/O BESS 311.92
* with SIS

INDICATIVE POWER PLANTS

COAL
SMC Global Negros CFPP Project 300 San Carlos, Negros TBD
Occidental
Sub-Total Coal 300
OIL
Bohol DPP Capacity Expansion* 30 Brgy. Dampas, Tagbilaran TBD
City, Bohol
SPC DPP* 7.2 Brgy. Imelda, Ubay, Bohol Oct 2022
Sub-Total Oil 37.2
GEOTHERMAL
Dauin GPP 40 Dauin, Negros Oriental 2025
Mahanagdong Geothermal Brine Optimization Plant* 36 Barangay Tongonan, Ormoc 2024
City, Leyte
Sub-Total Geothermal 76
HYDRO
Main Aklan River HEPP 15 Libacao, Aklan Dec 2025
Maslog HEPP* 40 Maslog, Eastern Samar Dec 2025
Malugo HEPP 6 Silay City, Negros Dec 2025
Occidental
Casapa HEPP 10 Maslog, Eastern Samar Dec 2026
Lower Himogaan HEPP 4 Sagay, Negros Occidental Dec 2026
Ilog HEPP* 21.6 Mabinay, Negros Occidental Dec 2029
Aklan Pumped-Storage HEPP 300 Malay, Aklan Dec 2030
Sub-Total Hydro 396.6
SOLAR
Medellin Solar Power Plant* 300 Medellin, Cebu 2024
Cadiz City Solar Power Plant* Cadiz City, Negros 2024
70
Occidental
Bacolod City Solar Power Project II Bacolod City, Negros 2022
50
Occidental
Biliran Solar Power Project 25 Biliran, Biliran 2022
Vista Alegre Solar Power Project Bacolod City, Negros 2022
52
Occidental
San Miguel Solar Power Project 100 San Miguel, Leyte 2023
Tigbauan Solar Power Project Brgy. Cordova Norte and Jul 2022
34.3
Bantud, Tigbauan, Iloilo
Sub-Total Solar 631.3
WIND
Iloilo 1 Wind Power Project 213 Batad & San Dionisio, Iloilo 2022
Nabas Wind Power Project Phase II* 14 Brgy. Pawa, Nabas, Aklan Aug 2021
Pulupandan Wind Power Project* 50 Pulupandan, Negros 2023
Occidental
Aklan I Wind Power Project Phase 1‐3* 75 Nabas‐Malay, Aklan 2025
Bohol I (Ubay) Wind Power Project 100 Ubay, Alicia, Mabini, Bohol 2025
Batan Wind Power Project 50 Batan, Aklan 2024
Tanjay Wind Power Project* 50 Bais, Negros Oriental 2022

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 Proposed Generation Facility / Capacity Commissioning Year
Location
Name of the Project (MW)
Guimaras Strait Wind Power Project 600 Offshore of Negros 2029
Occidental and Iloilo
Provinces
Sub-Total Wind 1,152
BATTERY
Toledo BESS 7.5 Toledo City, Cebu TBD
Tabango BESS 7.5 Tabango City, Leyte TBD
Compostela BESS 7.5 Compostela, Cebu TBD
Dingle BESS 7.5 Dingle City, Iloilo TBD
Ubay BESS 7.5 Ubay City, Bohol TBD
Sta. Barbara BESS Project 20 Sta. Barbara, Iloilo TBD
Panay BESS Power Plant 40 Brgy. Tinocuan, Iloilo City Dec 2022
Calbayog BESS Power Plant 30 Calbayog, Samar TBD
Daanbantayan BESS Power Plant 30 Daanbantayan, Cebu TBD
Ormoc BESS Project 50 Ormoc, Leyte TBD
Cadiz BESS Project Cadiz City, Negros TBD
50
Occidental
Naga (Pandora) BESS 20 Naga City, Cebu Mar 2023
Padayon BESS Project 20 Brgy. Ermita, Cebu City Jun 2023
Santa Rita BESS Project 30 Santa Rita, Samar TBD
Santander BESS Project 30 Santander Cebu TBD
Tabango BESS Project 30 Tabango, Leyte TBD
Pandora 2 Integrated BESS Project Barangay Colon, Naga City, Jun 2023
42
Cebu
3 Barracuda Energy Corp. Tinampa-an BESS Cadiz City, Negros TBD
49
Occidental
Horus Solar Energy Corp. Tinampa-an BESS Brgy. Tinampa-an, Cadiz TBD
50
City, Negros Occidental
Sub-Total Battery 528.5
TOTAL INDICATIVE 3,121.6
TOTAL INDICATIVE W/O BATTERY 2,593.1
* with SIS

Table 3: Private Sector Initiated Power Projects in Mindanao as of 30 June 2021

Proposed Generation Facility / Capacity Commissioning
Location
Name of the Project (MW) Year
COMMITTED POWER PLANTS
COAL
Misamis Oriental 2 x 135 MW Circulating Fluidized 270 PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate, Villanueva, Misamis Dec 2024
Bed CFPP Thermal* Oriental
Sub-Total Coal 270
OIL-BASED
SPC DPP 11.04 Libudon Road, Lower Dawan, Mati City, Davao Jun 2021
Oriental
Sub-Total Oil-Based 11.04
GEOTHERMAL
Mindanao 3 Binary GPP 3.6 Kidapawan, North Cotabato Jan 2022
Sub-Total Oil-Based 3.6
HYDRO
Lake Mainit HEPP 25 Jabonga, Agusan del Norte Dec 2021
Marbel 1 HEPP 0.79 Koronadal & Tampakan, South Cotabato Dec 2021
Alamada HEPP 2.84 Alamada, North Cotabato Dec 2021
Sipangpang HEPP 1 Cantilan, Surigao del Sur Dec 2021
Siguil HEPP 15.1 Maasim, Sarangani Dec 2022
Maladugao (Upper Cascade) HEPP 8.4 Kalilangan, Bukidnon Dec 2023

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 Proposed Generation Facility / Capacity Commissioning
Location
Name of the Project (MW) Year
Maramag HEPP 4.4 Maramag, Bukidnon Dec 2025
Liangan HEPP 11.9 Bacolod, Lanao del Norte Dec 2025
Sub-Total Hydro 69.43
BIOMASS
PTCI Rice Husk-Fired Biomass Cogeneration 3 Sultan Kudarat,Maguindanao Dec 2021
Facility
10 MW Biomass Cogeneration Plant 10 Matalam, North Cotabato Dec 2021
10 MW Biomass Cogeneration Plant 10 Hagonoy, Davao del Sur Dec 2021
6 MW Biomass Power Plant Project 6 Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur Jun 2023
Sub-Total Biomass 29
BESS
Tagoloan BESS 40 Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental Aug 2021
Tagoloan BESS Project Phase 2 20 Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental Sep 2023
Placer BESS Project 20 Placer, Surigao del Norte Sep 2023
Maramag BESS Project 20 Maramag, Bukidnon Sep 2023
General Santos BESS Project 20 General Santos, South Cotabato Sep 2023
Malita BESS Project 20 Malita, Davao Apr 2021
Maco BESS Project 20 Maco, Davao Aug 2021
Jasaan BESS Project 20 Jasaan, Misamis Oriental Nov 2021
Tagum BESS Project 20 Tagum, Davao del Norte Mar 2022
Surigao / Butuan BESS 20 Surigao / Butuan Nov 2021
Sub-Total BESS 220
TOTAL COMMITTED 603.07
TOTAL COMMITTED W/O BESS 383.07
* with SIS

INDICATIVE POWER PLANTS

COAL
San Ramon Power, Inc. CFPP Station 120 ZamboEcozone, Brgy. Talisayan, Zambanga City Dec 2023
Sub-Total Coal 120
NATURAL GAS
GNPower Kauswagan LNG CCPP 600 Barangay Tacub, Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte Jun 2027
Sub-Total Natural Gas 600
HYDRO
Katipunan River Mini HEPP 6.2 Cabanglasan, Bukidnon Dec 2022
Pulanai River HEPP 10.6 Valencia, Bukidnon Dec 2022
Maladugao River (Lower Cascade) HEPP 15.7 Kalilangan and Wao, Bukidnon Dec 2023
Cateel HEPP 16 Baganga, Davao Oriental Dec 2024
Malitbog HEPP* 3.4 Malitbog, Bukidnon Dec 2024
Sawaga River Mini Hydro Power Project 4.5 Malaybalay, Bukidnon Dec 2024
Bubunawan HEPP 32 Baungon, Bukidnon Dec 2025
Culaman HEPP* 10 Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon Dec 2025
Limbatangon HEPP 9 Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Occidental Dec 2025
Casauman HEPP 34 Manay, Davao Oriental Dec 2026
Silo‐o HEPP* 3.29 Malitbog, Bukidnon Dec 2026
Davao HEPP 140 Davao City Dec 2027
Cabadbaran HEPP* 9.75 Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte Dec 2028
South Pulangi HEPP* 250 Damulos, Bukidnon Dec 2031
Sub-Total Hydro 544.44
BIOMASS
23.5 MW Woody Biomass Power Plant Project 23.5 Agusan del Norte Dec 2022
10MW Biomass Power Plant Project 10 Kalilangan, Bukidnon Dec 2022
12 MW Biomass Power Plant Project 12 Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon Dec 2022
Sub-Total Biomass
45.5

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 Proposed Generation Facility / Capacity Commissioning
Location
Name of the Project (MW) Year
SOLAR
Bukidnon Solar Power Project 2 San Vicente, Sumilao, Bukidnon Jul 2023
San Francisco Solar Power Project 10 San Francisco, Agusan del Sur Aug 2021
Maasim Hybrid Solar Power Project 100 Maasim, Sarangani 2023
Hayes Solar Power Project* 27 Villanueva, Misamis Oriental 2024
Zamboanga del Norte Solar Power Project 7 La Libertad and Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte Jun 2025
General Santos Solar Power Project 120 General Santos, South Cotabato 2026
Sub-Total Solar 266
BESS
TMI Hybrid Diesel-BESS 49 Maco, Davao de Oro Oct 2021
Kibawe BESS Project 50 Kibawe, Bukidnon TBD
Toril BESS 20 Toril, Davao Jun 2023
Sub-Total Battery 119
TOTAL INDICATIVE 1,694.94
TOTAL INDICATIVE W/O BESS 1,575.94
* with SIS

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Appendix 5 – Summary of Asset Lives

Category Description Life (Years) Notes

Lattice steel tower line 50
Wood pole line 25
Transmission Lines
Concrete pole line 50
Steel pole line 50
Submarine HVDC 50
Power Cables Submarine HVAC 50
Underground HVAC 50
Transformers 500 kV 45 N-1 Security
35 Without N-1 Security
Transformers 230 kV
45 With N-1 Security
35 Without N-1 Security
Transformers 115 kV
Outdoor Substations – MEAs 45 With N-1 Security
Reactors 35
Capacitor 40
500 kV, 230 kV, 138/115 kV, 69 kV
Outdoor switch bays 40
outdoor assemblies (see Note 1)
Outdoor Substations – Individual equipment Circuit breakers 40 500 kV, 230 kV, 138/115 kV, 69 kV
500 kV GIS switch bay 45
Indoor GIS Substations 230 kV GIS switch bay 45
115 kV GIS switch bay 45
Protective relays and controls 15
Substations Secondary Metering equipment 30
RTUs, SCADA systems 15
OPGW links 50
Communications
PLC links 35
System Control 15

Notes: 1. A switchgear bay includes the primary equipment, bus works, foundations, equipment
supports and other structures, protective and control equipment and cabling directly associated with
the bay.

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Appendix 6 – Power Restoration Project

P OWER RESTORATION HIGHWAY

System blackout occurred when all generation in the grid has ceased and the entire power system has
shutdown. The process of recovery from total system blackout using a generating unit with the capability
to start and synchronize with the power system without an external power supply is called Black Start.
Power plants that serve as Black Start Provider must have a black start capability or the ability to go
from a shutdown condition to an operating condition within a specified period without feedback power
from the grid and to start delivering power to the sections of the grid such as generating plants and
critical loads.

Black start generators must be capable of starting themselves quickly without the need for external
power supply from the grid, with sufficient real (MW) and reactive power (MVAR) to energize
transmission lines and restart other generators. They must also be able to control frequency as well as
a voltage which can sustain a self-reliant operation for at least 12 hours and extend power within 30
minutes.

There are four (4) sub-grids in Luzon including Metro Manila sub-grid (LRCC), Northern Luzon sub-grid
(NLACC), Central Luzon sub-grid (CLACC), and Southern Tagalog sub-grid (STACC). Both Visayas
and Mindanao have five (5) sub-grids. In Visayas, these includes Panay, Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Leyte-
Samar, while in Mindanao, these are Zamboanga ACC, Iligan Cagayan ACC, Butuan ACC, Davao ACC
and General Santos ACC. Each sub-grid has its own designated power restoration highway and must
have at least two black start service providers, in case the other fails to operate. However, at present
there are sub-grids that have a deficiency in Black Start Providers, hence, NGCP continuously
encourages other generating units to participate as Black Start Providers for the improvement of the
restoration time.

It is also crucial to monitor and ensure the health of the breakers as well as protective relays which are
connected to all restoration highway (substation/power plant). Similarly, setting and proper coordination
of power plant protection relays and grid protection relays could prevent any undesired tripping during
occurrence of system disturbance.

Furthermore, installation of NDMEs are also necessary for real-time monitoring, recording of system
disturbance and retrieving of fault data remotely particularly in these critical substations as part of the
restoration highway. Similarly, installation of PQAs could be used effectively for online monitoring of
power quality problems such as generating current/voltage harmonics beyond power system network
limits, voltage imbalance and fluctuation and harmonic resonance in the substations and power plant
which are part of the power restoration highway.

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 Figure 1: Luzon Power Restoration Highway

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 Figure 2: Visayas Power Restoration Highway

Figure 3: Mindanao Power Restoration Highway

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Appendix 7 – Network Synchronization Program Installation Status

Table 1: List of Substations Installed with Sync Units

With Clock With Clock

Luzon With Clock Installed Visayas Mindanao
Installed Installed
San Jose 500KV SS Installed Bacolod SS Installed General Santos SS Installed
Mexico SS Installed Sta Barbara SS Installed Butuan SS Installed
Nagsaag SS Installed Ormoc SS Installed Balo-i SS Installed
Bolo SS Installed Cebu SS Installed Jasaan SS Installed
La Trinidad SS Installed Quiot SS Installed Villanueva SS Installed
Biñan SS Installed Daan Bantayan SS Installed Maramag SS Installed
Dasmariñas SS Installed Colon SS Installed Bunawan SS Installed
Tayabas SS Installed Calong-Calong SS Installed San Francisco SS Installed
Naga SS Installed Tabango SS Installed Kibawe SS Installed
Bay SS Installed Kabankalan SS Installed Davao SS Installed
Malaya SS Installed Mabinay SS Installed Tagoloan SS Installed
Cabanatuan SS Installed Cadiz SS Installed Aurora SS Installed
San Manuel 230kV SS Installed Ubay SS Installed Nasipit SS Installed
Currimao SS Installed Dingle SS Installed Bislig SS Installed
SBMA SS Installed Kananga SS Installed Nabunturan SS Installed
Botolan SS Installed Isabel SS Installed Maco SS Installed
Olongapo SS Installed Panit-an SS Installed Tacurong SS Installed
Subic SS Installed Compostela SS Installed Matanao SS Installed
Gamu SS Installed Toledo SS Installed Toril SS Installed
Hermosa SS Installed Samboan SS Installed Zamboanga SS Installed
San Jose 230kV SS Installed Amlan SS Installed Tumaga SS Installed
Bauang SS Installed Corella SS Installed Sultan Kudarat SS Installed
San Esteban SS Installed Barotac Viejo SS Installed Kidapawan SS Installed
Lumban SS Installed San Jose SS Installed Iligan SS Installed
Batangas SS Installed Nabas SS Installed Polanco SS Installed
Gumaca SS Installed Maasin SS Installed Lugait SS Installed
Labo SS Installed Babatngon SS Installed Cagayan de Oro SS Installed
Taytay SS Installed Paranas SS Installed Naga Mindanao SS Installed
Quezon SS Installed Calbayog SS Installed Pitogo SS Installed
Doña Imelda SS Installed Mandaue SS Installed Placer SS Installed
Muntinlupa SS Installed Lapu-Lapu SS Installed Culaman SS Installed
Las Piñas SS Installed Magdugo SS Installed Manolo Fortich SS Installed
Calaca SS Installed Opol SS Installed
Tuguegarao SS Installed
Santiago SS Installed
Bayombong SS Installed
Bacnotan SS Installed
Naga HVDC SS Installed
Daraga SS Installed
Labrador SS Installed
Lamao SS Installed
Navotas SS Installed
Laoag SS Installed
Bantay SS Installed
San Rafael SS Installed
Limay SS Installed
Concepcion SS Installed
Clark SS Installed
Rosario SS Installed
Pagbilao SS Installed
Ambuklao SS Installed
Binga SS Installed
Balingueo SS Installed
Salong SS Installed

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 Appendix 8 – Abbreviations and Acronyms
Development Plans LNG Liquified Natural Gas
DDP Distribution Development Plan NGPP Natural Gas Power Plant
NREP National Renewable Energy Program RE Renewable Energy
PDP Power Development Program Solar PV Solar Photovoltaic
PEP Philippine Energy Plan Private Distribution Utilities
TDP Transmission Development Plan APEC Albay Power and Energy Corporation
Electricity Market AEC Angeles Electric Corporation
IEMOP Independent Electricity Market Operator of CEPALCO Cagayan Electric Power & Light Company
the Philippines CEDC Clark Electric Distribution Corporation
PEMC Philippine Electricity Market Corporation DLPC Davao Light and Power Company
WESM Wholesale Electricity Spot Market MERALCO Manila Electric Company
Government Agencies VECO Visayan Electric Company, Inc.
ERC Energy Regulatory Commission Regions/Areas
DOE Department of Energy CBD Central Business District
NEDA National Economic & Development Authority LA Lanao Area
Government-owned and Controlled Corporation and other NCR National Capital Region
Government Agencies NCMA North Central Mindanao Area
NPC National Power Corporation
NEMA North Eastern Mindanao Area
PSALM Power Sector Assets & Liabilities Management
NWMA North Western Mindanao Area
TransCo National Transmission Corporation
SEMA South Eastern Mindanao Area
SPUG Small Power Utilities Group
SOCCSKSARGEN South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani
Legal, Environmental and Other Requirements & General Santos
BCMS Business Continuity Management System SRP South Road Properties
EPIRA Electric Power Industry Reform Act SWMA South Western Mindanao Area
IMS Integrated Management System Regulatory
ISO International Organization for ASAI Ancillary Services Availability Indicator
Standardization CA Connection Assets
OHSAS Occupational Health and Safety Assessment
CC/RSTC Connection Charges/Residual Subtransmission
Series
Charges
PGC Philippine Grid Code
ConA Congestion Availability
QMS Quality Management System
CSI Customer Satisfaction Indicator
RE Law Renewable Energy Law
FD Final Determination
Other Companies
FIT Feed-in-Tariff
BEI Bohol Enterprises, Inc.
FLC Frequency Limit Compliance
BSTC Bukidnon Subtransmission Corporation
FOT/100 Ckt-km Frequency of Tripping per 100 circuit-km
NREL National Renewable Energy Laboratory
OATS Open Access Transmission Service
USAID United States Agency for International
PA Provisional Authority
Development
PBR Performance-Based Ratemaking
Power Generating Companies
RAB Regulatory Asset Base
CEDC Cebu Energy Development Corporation
RSTA Residual Subtransmission Assets
EWC Energy World Corporation
RTWR Rules for Setting Transmission Wheeling Rate
FGHPC First Gen Hydro Power Corporation
SA System Availability
GN Power General Nakar Power
SEIL Std. Equipment Identification and Labeling
KEPCO Korea Electric Power Corporation
SISI System Interruption Severity Index
KSPC KEPCO SPC Power Corporation
VLC Voltage Limit Compliance VLC
MAEC Mirae Asia Power Corporation
Supply-Demand and Investment
PCPC Palm Concepcion Power Corporation
AAGCR Annual Average Compounded Growth Rate
PEDC Panay Energy Development Corporation
CAPEX Capital Expenditures
QPPL Quezon Power Philippines Limited
CR Contingency Reserve
RP Energy Redondo Peninsula Energy
DR Dispatchable Reserve
SEC Sarangani Energy Corporation
GDP Gross Domestic Product
SBPL San Buenaventura Power Ltd. Company
GRDP Gross Regional Domestic Product
SMCPC San Miguel Consolidated Power Corporation
IMF International Monetary Fund
TAREC Trans-Asia Renewable Energy Corporation
LoLp Loss of Load Probability
Power Plants
SPD System Peak Demand
CCPP Combined Cycle Power Plant
Transmission Service Provider
CFPP Coal-Fired Power Plant
NGCP National Grid Corporation of the Philippines
DPP Diesel Power Plant
Unit of Measure
GPP Geothermal Power Plant
ckt-km Circuit-kilometer
HEPP Hydro Electric Power Plant

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km kilometer DU Distribution Utility
kV kilo-Volt EAM Enterprise Asset Management
MVA Mega-Volt Ampere EHV Extra High Voltage
MVAR Mega-Volt Ampere Reactive EMS Energy Management System
MW Mega-Watt ERS Emergency Restoration System
UTS Ultimate Tensile Strength ES Electrode Station
Electric Cooperatives ESS Energy Storage System
ABRECO Abra Electric Cooperative, Inc. ETC Expected Target Completion
AKELCO Aklan Electric Cooperative, Inc. ICT Information and Communications Technology
BATELEC II Batangas II Electric Cooperative, Inc. FACTS Flexible AC Transmission System
BENECO Benguet Electric Cooperative, Inc. FESS Flywheel Energy Storage System
CAGELCO I Cagayan 1 Electric Cooperative, Inc. FMS Facilities Management System
CASURECO IV Camarines Sur IV Electric Cooperative, Inc. GEOP Green Energy Option
CENPELCO Central Pangasinan Electric Cooperative, Inc. GIS Gas Insulated Switchgear
DORELCO Don Orestes Romuladez Elect Cooperative, Inc. HVAC High Voltage Alternating Current
ESAMELCO Eastern Samar Electric Cooperative, Inc. HVDC High Voltage Direct Current
FICELCO First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative, Inc. ICT Information and Communications Technology
ILECO II Iloilo II Electric Cooperative, Inc. IP Internet Protocol
ILECO III Iloilo III Electric Cooperative, Inc. IPP Independent Power Producer
INEC Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. MBSC Microprocessor-Based Substation Control
ISECO Ilocos Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. MCM Thousand Circular Mills
KAELCO Kalinga-Apayao Electric Cooperative, Inc. NDME Network Disturbance Monitoring Equipment
LEYECO II Leyte II Electric Cooperative, Inc. NMS Network Management System
LUELCO La Union Electric Cooperative, Inc. OHTL Overhead Transmission Line
MOELCI I Misamis Occidental I Electric Cooperative, Inc. O&M Operation and Maintenance
MORESCO I Misamis Oriental I Electric Cooperative, Inc. OPGW Optical Power Ground Wire
NEECO II A2 Nueva Ecija II Electric Cooperative, Inc. – Area 2 OTN Optical Transport Network
NORECO II Negros Oriental II Electric Cooperative, Inc. PABX Private Automatic Branch Exchange
OMECO Occidental Mindoro Electric Cooperative, Inc. PAN Planned Activity Notice
ORMECO Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative, Inc. PCB Power Circuit Breaker
PANELCO III Pangasinan III Electric Cooperative, Inc. PGC Philippine Grid Code
PELCO I Pampanga I Electric Cooperative, Inc. PLC Powerline Carrier
PELCO II Pampanga II Electric Cooperative, Inc. PMU Phasor Measurement Unit
PRESCO Pampanga Rural Electric Service Cooperative, Inc. PQA Power Quality Analyzer
SAJELCO San Jose City Electric Cooperative, Inc. PQMS Power Quality Management System
SIARELCO Siargao Electric Cooperative, Inc. PSH Pumped-Storage Hydropower
SOCOTECO I South Cotabato I Electric Cooperative, Inc. PST Philippine Standard Time
TARELCO I Tarlac I Electric Cooperative, Inc. RCC Regional Control Center
Transmission System/Projects RCOA Retail Competition and Open Access
ACC Area Control Center RFMS Remote Fiber Monitoring System
ACSR Aluminum Cable Steel Reinforced ROW Right-of-Way
ACSR/AS Aluminum Cable Steel Reinforced/ Aluminum-clad RPS Renewable Portfolio Standards
Steel RTD Real-time Dispatch
AIS Air Insulated Switchgear RTU Remote Terminal Unit
APG ASEAN Power Grid SACS Substation Automation Control System
AS Ancillary Service SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
ASPA Ancillary Service Procurement Agreement SDH Synchronous Digital Hierarchy
ASPP Ancillary Service Procurement Plan SIPS Systems Integrity Protection Scheme
AVC Automatic Voltage Control SIS System Impact Study
BESS Battery Energy Storage System SO System Operations
BMS Battery Monitoring System SO-MO System Operator-Market Operator
BRCC Backup Regional Control Center SPD System Peak Demand
CAES Compressed Air Energy Storage SPS Special Protection System
CCMS Central Control and Monitoring System SP-SC Steel Pole Single Circuit
CREZ Competitive Renewable Energy Zone SP-DC Steel Pole Double Circuit
CTS Cable Terminal Station ST-SC Steel Tower Single Circuit
CS Converter Station ST-DC Steel Tower Double Circuit
DC1 Double Circuit Transmission Line First Stringing WSD Wind Speed Design
DC2 Double Circuit Transmission Line Second Stringing ZWG Zone Working Group
DER Distribution Energy Resources
DS/ES Disconnecting/Earthing Switches

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Appendix 9 – Contact Details

For all inquiries regarding the TDP, you may contact any of the following

Names Email Address

Eufemio C. Buluran, Jr. ecbuluran@ngcp.ph
Transmission Planning Senior Manager
Luzon System Planning Division
Planning and Engineering

Michael R. Baylosis mrbaylosis@ngcp.ph

Transmission Planning Manager
Visayas System Planning Division
Planning and Engineering

Fernando S. Javier fsjavier@ngcp.ph

Transmission Planning Senior Manager
Mindanao System Planning Division
Planning and Engineering

Germiniano S. Caseria III gscaseria@ngcp.ph

O&M Planning Manager
O&M Planning Division
Operation and Maintenance

Anna Lalaine C. Dela Cruz aacruz@ngcp.ph

MASM Senior Manager
Metering Assets and Services Management Division
Operation and Maintenance

Ralph S. Manuel rsmanuel@ngcp.ph

Infrastructure and Integrated Development Senior Manager
Infrastructure and Integrated Development Division
System Operations

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