NGCP: Significant progress in three major infra projects

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has reported significant progress in three major energy infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing power reliability and capacity in Cebu and Mactan Island.

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The NGCP has identified the overloading of the existing 138kV transmission lines supplying power from Cebu to Mactan Island as a critical issue affecting the province’s power reliability.

According to Michael Baylosis, manager of NGCP-Visayas Transmission Planning, the increasing demand and forecasted load growth in Cebu have underscored the urgent need to strengthen the grid's capacity.

To address this, NGCP is expanding several substations across Cebu, including Calong Calong Substation, Toledo Substation, Umapad Substation, Samboan Substation, Daanbantayan Substation, Compostela Substation, and Pusok Substation.

Baylosis said during the Power 101 attended by media personalities and government information officers that the benefits of the expansion include improved power reliability and delivery, sufficient support for Cebu’s growing energy demand, and enhanced system stability throughout the province.

“These projects aim to secure the future of Cebu’s energy infrastructure and support its continued economic development,” Baylosis said.

He confirmed that the Cebu-Lapu-Lapu 230kV Transmission Line Project is currently at 68 percent complete, while the Lapu-Lapu 230kV Substation Project has reached 69 percent completion. Both projects are slated for completion by December 2026.

“These two are crucial in addressing the power congestion from Cebu to Mactan, and they’re progressing on schedule,” Baylosis said.

The third initiative, the Bohol-Siquijor-Ubay Project (BSUP), is also underway. While exact figures were not provided, Baylosis noted that some sites are already under construction, while procurement is ongoing in other areas.