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DISCLAIMER
The Transmission Development Plan (TDP) is prepared and published solely for information purposes. While NGCP, to
the best of its knowledge, has used the most accurate data available, and has used utmost prudence in the use of those
information, nothing in this document can be or should be taken as a recommendation in respect of any possible investment
or business decision. This document does not claim to contain all the information that a prospective investor or grid user or
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of the Philippines cannot be excluded.
Foreword
The countrys unprecedented economic growth in the last two
years amidst the frequent land fall of super typhoons necessitates
developing a transmission system that is adequate, reliable and
resilient. With this in mind, the National Grid Corporation of the
Philippines (NGCP) presents the efficient planning for expansion,
upgrading, rehabilitation, repair and maintenance of the national
transmission system for the next ten years (2014-2023) in the
2013 Transmission Development Plan (2013 TDP) Volumes 1 to
3.
All necessary infrastructures should be in place in order to sustain the economic growth of the
country. NGCP recognizes its crucial role in delivering these infrastructures on time. Thus, the
2013 TDP contains not only the list of newly identified transmission infrastructures but also the
status of the ongoing 3rd Regulatory Period (RP) projects and additional ERC-approved projects.
NGCP has identified several transmission line projects that support the entry of conventional and
renewable energy generators. New drawdown substations and associated transmission lines to
increase the reliability of supply for the various load centers in Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao
are also included in the 2013 TDP. Some of these projects such as the Antipolo EHV Substation
and the Cebu-Negros-Panay 230 kV Backbone (Stage 1) were already approved by the ERC.
NGCP recognizes the valuable inputs from the stakeholders in its planning process. As such,
NGCP has refined its consultations with the customers, stakeholders and Department of Energy.
The comments and suggestions that were gathered during these consultation processes were
incorporated in the finalization of the 2013 TDP. NGCP is happy to note that most of these new
projects will be included in the 4th RP filing of NGCP to the ERC.
As a premier public utility, NGCP is committed to serve the country better amidst the challenges
ahead.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: Preliminaries ................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 About NGCP .............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1.1 Organization and Operation ............................................................................................. 1
1.1.2 NGCP as a Regulated Entity ............................................................................................ 2
1.2 Content Overview ...................................................................................................................... 2
CHAPTER 2: TDP Volume 1 Preparation Process ........................................................................... 5
2.1 Process Flowchart ..................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Description of Each Step ........................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Use of the 2013 TDP in the Regulatory Reset Application ....................................................... 6
2.3.1 CAPEX Program for Major Network Development .......................................................... 7
CHAPTER 3: Assessment of Transmission System........................................................................ 9
3.1 Grid Profile ................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Dependable Capacity Mix ........................................................................................................ 10
3.3 Features of the Transmission System ..................................................................................... 12
3.3.1 Luzon ........................................................................................................................... 12
3.3.2 Visayas ........................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.3 Mindanao ........................................................................................................................ 16
3.4 Overall System Need Assessment................................................................................................... 17
3.4.1 Generation Adequacy ..................................................................................................... 17
3.4.2 Transmission Congestion ............................................................................................... 18
3.4.3 Alternative to Address Transmission Congestion .......................................................... 18
CHAPTER 4: Demand Projections and Capacity Additions ......................................................... 21
4.1 Final Determination on Demand Forecasts for the Third Regulatory Period ............................. 21
4.2 TDP Power Demand Projection........................................................................................................ 21
4.2.1 Basis of the Transmission-level Forecast ...................................................................... 21
4.2.2 Historical and Projected Demand for Electricity ............................................................. 22
4.2.2.1 Luzon ................................................................................................................... 22
4.2.2.2 Visayas ................................................................................................................ 23
4.2.2.3 Mindanao ............................................................................................................. 24
4.3 NGCP Forecast for 2013 TDP Compared with DOE Forecast .................................................... 25
4.3.1 Demand Projections for Substation Capacity Addition .................................................. 27
4.3.2 Demand Projections for Transmission Expansions ....................................................... 27
4.4 Generation Capacity Addition ........................................................................................................... 27
4.5 Supply Demand Outlook ................................................................................................................ 35
4.5.1 Luzon .............................................................................................................................. 36
4.5.2 Visayas ........................................................................................................................... 37
4.5.3 Mindanao ........................................................................................................................ 39
CHAPTER 5: Completed and Ongoing Projects for the 3rd Regulatory Period (2011-2015) ..... 41
CHAPTER 6: 2014-2023 Transmission Outlook for Luzon............................................................ 47
6.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 47
6.2 Existing and Programmed Generation Capacity ..................................................................... 47
6.3 North Luzon ............................................................................................................................. 48
6.3.1 Ongoing Transmission Projects for the 3rd Regulatory Period ..................................... 48
6.3.2 Transmission Project for Accelerated Implementation .................................................. 49
6.3.2.1 Balingueo (Sta. Barbara) 230 kV Substation ....................................................... 49
6.3.3 Proposed Transmission Projects for 2016-2023 ............................................................ 50
6.3.3.1 Western Luzon 500 kV Backbone (Stage 1) ....................................................... 51
6.3.3.2 Laoag-Bangui 230 kV Transmission Line ........................................................... 52
6.3.3.3 Bolo 500 kV Substation Expansion ..................................................................... 53
6.3.3.4 Nagsaag-Liberty 230 kV Transmission Line ....................................................... 53
6.3.3.5 La Trinidad-Sagada 230 kV Transmission Line (Initially Energized at 69 kV) .... 54
6.3.3.6 Santiago-Dinadiawan-Baler 230 kV Transmission Line ...................................... 55
6.3.3.7 Mexico-San Simon 69 kV Transmission Line...................................................... 55
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7.3 Ongoing Transmission Projects for the 3rd Regulatory Period ...................................................88
7.4 Transmission Project for Accelerated Implementation ................................................................90
7.4.1 Panay Guimaras 138 kV Interconnection .............................................................. 90
7.5 Proposed Transmission Projects for 2016-2023 .........................................................................90
7.5.1 Cebu Negros Panay 230 kV Backbone .............................................................. 92
(Stage 2: Bato Cebu 230 kV Transmission Line) ................................................... 92
7.5.2 Eastern Panay 138 kV Backbone ............................................................................ 93
7.5.3 Cebu Negros Panay 230 kV Backbone .............................................................. 93
(Stage 1: Negros Panay Interconnection Upgrading Project) .................................. 93
7.5.4 EB Magalona Cadiz 138 kV Transmission Line ..................................................... 94
7.5.5 Umapad 230 kV Substation .................................................................................... 94
7.5.6 SRP 230 kV Substation .......................................................................................... 95
7.5.7 Nabas Caticlan 138 kV Transmission Line ............................................................ 95
7.5.8 Amlan-Dumaguete 138 kV Transmission Line .......................................................... 96
7.5.9 Babatngon-Campetic 138 kV Transmission Line ...................................................... 97
7.5.10 Panay Substations Upgrading ............................................................................... 97
7.5.11 Cebu Substations Upgrading................................................................................. 98
7.5.12 Leyte-Bohol Line 2 ............................................................................................... 98
7.5.13 Permanent Restoration of Panitan-Nabas and Ormoc-Isabel 138 kV Lines .............. 99
7.5.14 Kabankalan Substation Reliability Improvement ..................................................... 99
7.5.15 Leyte Substations Upgrading .............................................................................. 100
7.5.16 Naga 138 kV Substations Upgrading ................................................................... 101
7.5.17 Negros Substations Upgrading ............................................................................ 101
7.5.18 Babatngon Sta. Rita 138 kV Line Upgrading ..................................................... 102
7.5.19 Samar Substations Upgrading Project ................................................................. 102
7.5.20 Bohol Substations Upgrading .............................................................................. 103
7.5.21 Calbayog Allen 69 kV Transmission Line .......................................................... 103
7.5.22 Cebu-Bohol 138 kV Interconnection Project ......................................................... 104
7.5.23 Visayas Voltage Improvement 1 .......................................................................... 105
7.5.24 Maasin Javier 138 kV Transmission Line .......................................................... 105
7.5.25 Tagbilaran 69 kV Substation ............................................................................... 106
7.5.26 Bacolod San Enrique 69 kV Line Reclassification .............................................. 106
7.5.27 Cadiz San Carlos 69 kV Line Reclassification ................................................... 107
7.6 Overall Benefits after the Implementation of Proposed Transmission Projects for
the Visayas ....................................................................................................................................107
CHAPTER 8: 2014-2023 Transmission Outlook for Mindanao ................................................... 109
8.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................109
8.2 Existing and Programmed Generation Capacity ........................................................................109
8.3 Ongoing Transmission Projects for the 3rd Regulatory Period .................................................110
8.4 Projects for Accelerated Implementation ...................................................................................111
8.4.1 Toril 138 kV Substation......................................................................................... 111
8.4.2 Opol 138 kV Substation ......................................................................................... 111
8.4.3 Agus 6 Switchyard Upgrading/Rehabilitation ........................................................... 112
8.5 Proposed Transmission Projects for 2016-2023 .......................................................................113
8.5.1 Balo-i-Villanueva-Maramag-Bunawan 230 kV Energization ..................................... 114
8.5.2 Balo-i-Kauswagan-Aurora 230 kV Transmission Line (Phase 1 and Phase 2) .......... 115
8.5.4 VillanuevaJasaanButuan 138 kV Transmission Line ........................................... 116
8.5.5 Central Mindanao Substations Upgrading .............................................................. 117
8.5.6 CARAGA Substations Upgrading .......................................................................... 118
8.5.7 Zamboanga Peninsula Substations Upgrading ....................................................... 119
8.5.8 Davao Region Substations Upgrading ................................................................... 119
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CHAPTER 1: Preliminaries
1.1 About NGCP
1.1.1 Organization and Operation
As the sole Transmission Service Provider in the Philippines, NGCP is responsible for the
safe and reliable transmission of electricity in response to system requirements and market
demands:
a. From generator connection points to distribution network connection points and the
direct connection points of a number of large end-users; and
b. Between the three major regions of the Philippines, namely: Luzon, the Visayas and
Mindanao, thereby improving reliability and providing adequate transmission capacity.
In order to undertake the above services, NGCP operates a substantial control and power
delivery system, the key elements of which include:
a. High-voltage overhead transmission network including submarine cables, equipped
with protection system;
b. The Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system;
c. Regional Control Centers;
d. Numerous substations and switching stations, each of which is linked to the various
Area Control Centers as well as the National Control Center;
e. Converter stations (HVAC - HVDC); and
f. A comprehensive metering system at substations and at customer connection points.
For business management purposes, NGCPs obligations can be grouped into six (6) key
service areas described as follows:
a. System Operations (SO): managing the national power grid, dispatching generation
and managing the system, including the arrangement for ancillary services;
b. Network Reliability: providing the appropriate levels of network reliability in accordance
with the reliability requirements set forth in the Philippine Grid Code, (the Grid Code);
c. Connection service: NGCPs obligations, primarily to customers and prospective
customers (e.g. generators, distributors and large end users) to provide effective, timely
and efficient connection services, including metering and relevant services;
d. Safety: NGCPs obligations, primarily to its stakeholders (e.g. staff, other electricity
industry employees and the community) to deliver its services with appropriate priority
given to human safety;
e. Environmental: NGCPs obligations, primarily to its stakeholders (e.g. the community
and government) to deliver services in an environmentally responsible manner; and
f. Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM): NGCPs obligations in relation to the
operation and development of the electricity market, by way of the provision of efficient
and effective transmission services.
In addition, NGCP continues to operate sub-transmission facilities from high voltage delivery
points to end users. These sub-transmission assets have been offered for sale to the
distribution utilities in compliance with the requirement of Republic Act No. 9136 - Electric
Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 or EPIRA.
Pursuant to ERC Resolution No. 04 series of 2013 or the Resolution Amending Resolution
No. 26, Series of 2011, the proposed extension of December 31, 2012 deadline for the
disposal of Residual Sub-transmission Assets (RSTAs) was denied by the ERC, except for
those listed in Annex A, which may be disposed until December 31, 2015. In the said
Resolution, the ERC has also authorized NGCP and the Electric Cooperatives to enter into
a Memorandum of Agreements for the amortization of uncollected Connection
Charges/Residual Sub-transmission Charges (CC/RSTC), and further clarified that:
a. RSTAs with two or more connected DUs, other than those listed in Annex A, are
reverted to NGCPs RAB effective January 1, 2013; and
b. Sub-transmission assets (CA and RSTA) with only one connected DU and/or directly
connected load end-users shall continue to be sold/divested until further notice.
Annex A of ERC Resolution No. 04 series of 2013 is shown in Appendix 8.
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6-9
Chapter 10
These assessments are made in reference to the planning criteria and limits prescribed in the
Philippine Grid Code (PGC).
The system assessment takes off from the model of the existing transmission network. Then using
the updated system peak load forecast, which is disaggregated into per substation transformer
level and the recent list of generation capacity additions, the network model for the next ten-year
period as covered by the TDP will be developed. Resulting transmission line loading, grid
transformer loading, fault level at the substations, voltage profile and system response to
disturbance can be evaluated. The next step would be the assessment of the various solutions to
the identified network problem which may be in the form of a new transmission line, transmission
line upgrading, new substation or substation expansion, PCB replacement, installation of reactive
power compensation equipment, and/or transmission network reconfiguration project. One
important consideration in the identification of projects is the overall long-term transmission
backbone development for each grid. Some projects may have to be implemented by stages or
may be initially energized at lower voltage level but will remain consistent with the target endstate of the grid. The selected solution from the network analysis 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 take into
account the sizing and age of the existing units, optimization as well as the space limitation issues
in a substation. Moreover, 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 for new substation nodes in the grid.
Step 4: Presentation of the TDP Draft Report to Stakeholders
This step is still 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 as contained in the TDP.
Step 5: Submission of the TDP Final Report to the DOE
As provided in the EPIRA, the TDP shall be submitted to the DOE for approval and for integration
in the Power Development Program (PDP) and the Philippine Energy Plan (PEP).
PHILIPPINES
Luzon
Visayas
Mindanao
PHILIPPINES
Luzon
Visayas
Mindanao
2013
27,931
21,110
3,504
3,318
2013*
19,425
9,439
4,840
5,146
*There was a decrease in total transmission line length in ckt-km due to modification and divestment
of various sub-transmission assets.
To ensure that voltages across the network are within the levels prescribed in the Grid Code,
capacitor banks and shunt reactors have been installed in appropriate locations in different
parts of the region. Currently, a total of 1,198.2 MVAR capacitors banks is installed and
distributed as follows: 657.5 MVAR in Luzon, 270.7 MVAR in the Visayas, and 270 MVAR in
Mindanao. These exclude the capacitors banks at the Naga and Ormoc Converter Stations,
which provides the MVAR requirements thereat. Regarding the installed shunt reactors, 905
MVAR in Luzon, 575 MVAR in the Visayas and 37.5 MVAR in Mindanao, which has a total
of 1,518 MVAR for the whole Philippines.
The dependable capacity indicated in the following sections is based from the NGCP-SO
data which is defined as the highest declared available capacity by generating plants in the
1st quarter of 2014.
Philippines
Geothermal
10%
Biomass
0%
Wind
0%
BioDiesel
0%
Solar
0%
Gas Turbine
0%
Coal
Oil-Based
14%
Hydro
Coal
36%
Natural Gas
Oil-Based
Natural Gas
22%
Geothermal
Hydro
18%
Biomass
Wind
Solar
Bio-Diesel
Gas Turbine
The Philippines has a total dependable capacity of 14,506 MW based on the NGCP-SO data as
of March 31, 2014 including embedded generation monitored by NGCP. 36% (5,269 MW) of the
capacity comes from coal-fired power plants (CFPP) and 18% (2,598 MW) comes from the
hydroelectric power plants (HEPP). Natural gas, oil based and geothermal power plants accounts
for 22% (3,226 MW), 14% (1,958 MW) and 10% (1,406 MW), respectively. The share from all
other RE-based plants, on the other hand, is still relatively small with a total dependable capacity
of 49 MW only.
10
12000
11000
Gas Turbine
10000
Bio-Diesel
9000
Renewable
8000
Biomass
7000
Hydro
6000
5000
Geothermal
4000
Natural Gas
3000
Oil-Based
2000
Coal
1000
0
Luzon
Visayas
Mindanao
Figure 3.2: Dependable Capacity Mix for Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao
(Based on the NGCP List of Dependable Capacity as of Mar. 31, 2014)
LUZON
MW
%
8,684
4,346
50.05%
1,112
12.81%
3,226
37.15%
-
2,381
17
571
1,793
TOTAL
11,065
0.71%
23.98%
75.30%
VISAYAS
MW
%
1,076
713
66.26%
339
31.51%
24
2.23%
740
735
5
1,816
99.32%
0.68%
MINDANAO
MW
%
717
210
29.29%
507
70.71%
908
8
100
800
0.88%
11.01%
88.11%
1,625
*Derived from NGCP-SO database for Consolidated Daily Operation Report (CDOR) as of March 2014
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The 500 kV double-circuit Bolo-Nagsaag-San Jose is rated at 2,850 MVA per circuit and is
capable of transferring more than 1,800 MW generation from Masinloc and Sual CFPP to
Metro Manila. 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.
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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 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 2,400 MW from Ilijan
Natural Gas, Pagbilao and QPPL CFPP. The 230 kV transmission system in Batangas and
Laguna area caters about 2,100 MW total generation capacity of Calaca CFPP and the other
Natural Gas Plants (San Lorenzo and Sta. Rita).
From Tayabas Substation, the 500 kV backbone also stretches to Dasmarias Substation
which serves as a drawdown substation for the loads in the south of Metro Manila.
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Metro Manila
As the center of commerce and trade, it is inevitable that the demand within Metro Manila
will continue to grow, thus necessitating the expansion and/or building of new substations.
The National Capital Region (NCR) accounts to 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 geographical feature of Metro Manila is its narrow land area between Manila Bay and
Laguna Lake, which is only about 10 km wide.
Upon the completion of the Antipolo 230 kV Substation, it will cater to the demand increase
in Metro Manila and reduce the loads at Doa Imelda and Taytay Substations, which have
expansion constraints.
Presently, there are three main load sectors within Metro Manila as follows:
a. Sector 1 is served through Quezon, Paco and Marilao Substations. Both Paco and
Marilao Substations are MERALCO-owned;
b. Sector 2 is served through Taytay and Imelda 230 kV Substations; and
c. Sector 3 is served through Muntinlupa and Las Pias 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 south, the power requirements are being drawn from Dasmarias 500 kV Substation
and from power plants directly connected to the 230 kV system. Las Pias is connected
through a double circuit 230 kV radial line from Dasmarias, while Muntinlupa has four-circuit
supply line from Bian.
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3.3.2 Visayas
The Visayas transmission system is divided into five different sub-system or sub-grids:
Panay, Negros, Cebu, Bohol and Leyte-Samar. The sub-grids are interconnected by AC
submarine cables: Leyte-Cebu (2x185 MW), Cebu-Negros (2x90 MW), Negros-Panay (1x85
MW) and Leyte-Bohol (1x90 MW). These submarine cables provide the capability of sharing
excess generation between islands to accommodate the Visayas growing demand.
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 895 kilometers of transmission lines.
Western Visayas
Area (District 4), the
Panay Island
Island of Negros
(District 3)
Legend:
138 kV
The bulk of installed generation capacity in the Visayas is located in Leyte and Cebu due to
the entry of Cebu Energy Development Corporation (CEDC) and KEPCO-Salcon Power
Corporation (KSPC) CFPP, which adds 446 MW capacity in Cebu. This changed the load
flow in the Visayas Grid as Cebu has reduced reliance in the importation of power from
Geothermal Power Plants in Leyte. The Calung-calung-Colon-Cebu 138 kV Transmission
Line Project is being implemented to fully accommodate the capacity of CEDC and KSPC
CFPP. Cebu also exports power to Negros, which lacks inland generating plants.
Eastern Visayas (District 1) is composed of Leyte and Samar Islands. Leyte remains the
power supplier to Samar and Bohol Islands through the single-circuit Ormoc-Babatngon and
Ormoc-Maasin 138 kV lines, respectively. Outage of the said lines will result in power
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interruption in the affected island. Thus, projects intended to provide single outage
contingency or N-1 for the said lines are currently ongoing. It also has a 230 kV
interconnection to Cebu enabling the other islands to source power from cheaper geothermal
resources. Leyte is the site of 547 MW geothermal resources that comprise about 30% of
the total dependable capacity in the Visayas.
Central Visayas (District 2) is composed of Cebu and Bohol. Cebu can be well considered
as the major load center of the Visayas Grid. In 2012, it has a coincident peak load of 704
MW which accounted for 48% of the grids total demand. Bohol has the lowest peak load
among sub-grids with 62 MW (4.19%) in 2012.
In the Island of Negros (District 3), the load center is located in Bacolod City in the northern
part, while the bulk of generation is in the southern part.
Panay Island (District 4) had been reliant to oil-based plants until the entry of Panay Energy
Development Corporation (PEDC) 164 MW CFPP. Panay became less reliant on imported
power via the 138 kV Negros-Panay Interconnection System and, at certain times, also
exports power to Negros.
3.3.3 Mindanao
The Mindanao transmission system is composed of six Districts: North Western Mindanao
Area (District 1 NWMA) covers Zamboanga area and Misamis Occidental, Lanao Area
(District 2 - LA), North Central Mindanao Area (District 3 - NCMA) includes the provinces of
Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental, North Eastern Mindanao Area (District 4 - NEMA) comprised
of Agusan and Surigao provinces, South Eastern Mindanao Area (District 5 - SEMA) is the
Davao Region, and South Western Mindanao Area (District 6 - SWMA) consists of South
Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Saranggani and Gen. Santos (SOCCSKSARGEN) and
Maguindanao. While the bulk of power generation is situated in the northern part of the island,
the load centers are located in southeast (Davao provinces) and southwest
(SOCSKSARGEN) regions. Power demand from these areas accounts for approximately half
of Mindanaos total demand of the island.
Given this power supply-demand characteristics, much of the power flows from north to south
through the Balo-i-Tagoloan-Maramag-Kibawe 138 kV transmission corridor. This is being
reinforced by Balo-i-Villanueva-Pulangi-Bunawan backbone that is designed at 230 kV which
will be initially energized at 138 kV.
Aside from the 230 kV Mindanao Backbone Transmission Project, Mindanao Grid comprises
mostly of 138 kV transmission corridors, with 69 kV radial lines that traverse from the main
substations to load-end substations. Three 138 kV transmission corridors emanate from the
Lanao Area, where the biggest chunk of power supply for Mindanao is generated.
Currently, the Mindanao system is relatively more stable in the northern part of the island in
terms of voltage and frequency variation even during disturbances. However, it experiences
a combination of high and low voltages during peak or off-peak load conditions particularly
in the North Eastern and South Eastern areas. The low voltage in some substations during
peak condition can be attributed to the long 138 kV lines and limited local generation. Low
voltages can also be experienced at the far end of the 69 kV systems during peak conditions.
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Legend:
138 kV
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plants switchyard, and construction of new and upgrading of existing 230 kV and 69 kV
transmission lines.
In the Visayas, committed and proposed system reliability improvement projects will also
accommodate entry of generation, address load growth including projects intended to comply
with statutory requirements. These projects include 230 kV and 138 kV backbones, 138 kV
and 69 kV transmission lines, reconfiguration of existing substation and installation of
additional step-down transformer to directly serve both load and generation customers.
Similarly in Mindanao, most of the committed and proposed projects that will improve system
reliability would also address load growth and accommodate entry of power generation. Such
transmission projects include 230 kV and 138 kV lines, new 138 kV drawdown substation
and existing substation reinforcements, upgrading/rehabilitation of existing switchyards
including replacements of underrated Power Circuit Breakers (PCB).
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4.1 Final Determination on Demand Forecasts for the Third Regulatory Period
In the Final Determination (FD) of NGCP Maximum Allowable Revenue (MAR) for the Third
Regulatory Period (2011-2015), the ERC adopted System Peak Demand (SPD) forecasts
prepared by NGCP and the DOE. Through comparisons with short-term (3 years) and longterm (9 years) historical trends, the ERC determined the most appropriate per-grid
projections among the forecast scenarios of NGCP and DOE. The ERC also considered
possible supply-side constraints that may suppress demand growth during the five-year
Regulatory Period. Upon evaluation, the ERC adopted the NGCP forecasts for Luzon and
Mindanao and the DOE forecast for the Visayas. The annual peak demand forecasts adopted
by the ERC are shown in Table 4.1.
Table 4.1 Demand Forecasts Adopted by the ERC for 2011-2015
GRID
Luzon
Visayas
Mindanao
TOTAL
2011
7,364
1,448
1,381
10,193
2012
7,604
1,486
1,443
10,533
2013
7,849
1,545
1,507
10,901
2014
8,097
1,603
1,577
11,277
2015
8,347
1,666
1,643
11,656
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Actual
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Luzon
6,323
6,479
6,466
6,643
6,674
6,928
7,656
7,552
7,889
8,305
Visayas
955
967
997
1,102
1,176
1,241
1,431
1,481
1,551
1,572
Mindanao
1,177
1,149
1,228
1,241
1,204
1,303
1,288
1,346
1,321
1,428
%AACGR (2005-2013)
3.08%
5.70%
2.07%
220
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4.2.2.1 Luzon
Luzon
Forecast
14,000
13,000
12,000
11,000
10,000
9,000
8,000
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
-
DOE
NGCP
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
MW Demand
Historical
For the last 10 years (2004-2013), the SPD recorded for Luzon Grid grew by an Average
Annual Compounded Growth Rate (AACGR) of 3.1%, or an absolute average increase of
220 MW annually. This was largely influenced by the trend in the consumption of customers
under the MERALCO franchise area. In 2010, MERALCO posted an increase of almost
9.0% which helped boost the SPD in Luzon Grid that registered a 10.5% growth from 2009.
The recorded growth in 2010 for Luzon Grid was the highest ever recorded. This was
attributed to increased economic activity brought about by election spending and the higherthan-average growth in GDP for the year. Also, the prolonged hot temperature experienced
during summer may have contributed to the unusual upsurge in the Luzon SPD. Note
however that this demand growth has not been sustained in 2011. In fact, SPD has fallen
by 1.4% in 2011.
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In terms of average increase in absolute level, the DOE forecast assumes an annual
increase of 454 MW for the period 2014-2023 or a 4.4% AACGR. The assumptions made
by DOE seem to be optimistic compared with the historical trend for the last 10 years as
evident in the recorded SPD from 2004-2013. In addition, there is no significant increase in
demand based on the submitted planning data of existing customers and firm arrangement
of NGCP with any prospective transmission customers.
For the estimated levels adopted in the 2013 TDP, NGCP assumed an AACGR of 4.0% and
annual average increase of 399 MW. The AACGR of 4.0% adopted by NGCP for 2013 TDP
complements the 3.8% AACGR of MERALCOs peak demand forecast from the period
2013-2017 as contained in their 2013 Planning Data submitted to NGCP. For this forecast
exercise, NGCP used econometrics and considered the Philippine GDP projection of
International Monetary Fund (IMF). NGCP projected low, medium and high scenario for
Luzon using different growth rate projections of the Philippine GDP. The medium growth
scenario uses the exact GDP growth rate projections of the IMF and applied lower and
higher growth rates to come up with the low and high scenarios, respectively. NGCP opted
to use the medium growth scenario, which yields SPD forecasts more consistent with
historical trend, for the 2013 TDP.
4.2.2.2 Visayas
Visayas
3,000
Historical
Forecast
MW Demand
2,500
2,000
1,500
DOE
1,000
NGCP
500
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
The recorded SPD for Visayas in 2013 stood at 1,572 MW which occurred in May. This is
unusual because the peak demand in the Visayas normally occurs during the last quarter
of the year specifically between November and December. However, due to the onslaught
of super typhoon Yolanda which brought havoc to Leyte and Samar provinces in November
2013, majority of electrical systems were destroyed resulting to the reduction in demand
from November to December 2013.
The year 2010 brought significant increase in the demand for electricity in the Visayas.
Compared with the SPD recorded in 2009, the Visayas Grid grew by a record high of 15.3%.
This was due to the improved economic activities and increased reliance on power supply
from the grid of existing large customers with self-generation. In addition, the realization of
346 MW increases in capacity coming from CEDC, KEPCO and PEDC helped boost the
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supply-demand situation in 2010. However, this growth was not sustained as the system
grew only at an average rate of 4.1% in the next 2 years (2011-2012). For the period 20042013, the computed AACGR for the Visayas Grid is 5.7% or an average annual increase of
69 MW.
The DOE forecast for the Visayas assumed power demand to reach 2,681 MW in 2023, an
AACGR of 5.5% or average annual increment of 104 MW. The DOE forecast is higher than
the forecast levels used by NGCP in the 2013 TDP. NGCP projected the SPD to reach
2,574 MW in 2023. This level assumed the entry of spot loads in Cebu and Panay Islands
estimated to reach 81 MW in 2023. The computed AACGR for the forecast period of 20142023 is 5.1%, or an average annual increment of 92 MW. NGCP projected low and high
scenario for the Visayas. The high scenario includes future entry of spot loads. In the 2013
TDP, NGCP has applied the high scenario forecast.
4.2.2.3 Mindanao
3,000
Historical
Mindanao
Forecast
MW Demand
2,500
2,000
1,500
DOE
1,000
NGCP
500
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
The recorded SPD for Mindanao Grid in 2013 grew by a remarkable 7.1% from the level
attained in 2012. The recorded growth in 2013 can be assumed as a rebound from the
almost 2.0% reduction in SPD observed in 2012 from the level attained in 2011. The
continuing power supply deficiency hampered the upward growth trend in power
requirement in the region. For the period 2004-2013, the computed AACGR stood at 2.1%,
or an average annual increment of 26 MW.
The DOE forecast for the period 2014-2023 assumes an AACGR of 5.8%, or an average
annual increase of 108 MW. The DOE assumed that Mindanao Grids demand for electricity
will increase significantly by 12.8% in 2016 due to the additional 906 MW capacity in the
period 2015-2016. The remarkable increase in the SPD recorded in the Visayas in 2010
when additional capacity came in is expected by DOE to be replicated in Mindanao once
additional capacity is realized in 2015 and 2016. The growth in the Visayas, however,
returned to its normal pace of less than 5.0% observed in the recorded SPD for the period
2011-2013. For NGCPs part, it will be a major challenge identifying the areas that will
contribute to the improvement in demand considered in DOEs assumptions. Currently,
there is no available information from prospective loads signifying their intention to connect
to the transmission system in the next 5 years and the data submitted by existing customers
still consider normal trend in their demand for electricity. This information, however, will be
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validated by NGCP based on load survey to be conducted and the latest planning data to
be submitted by grid users.
For 2023, NGCP projected the SPD for Mindanao Grid to reach 2,309 MW. This was based
on the AACGR of 5.0% and annual average increment of 90 MW for the period 2014-2023.
NGCP projected low, medium and high scenario for Mindanao using different growth rate
projections of the Philippine GDP. The medium growth scenario uses the exact GDP growth
rate projections of the IMF and applied lower and higher growth rates to come up with the
low and high scenarios, respectively. NGCP opted to use the medium growth scenario,
which yields SPD forecasts more consistent with historical trend, for the 2013TDP.
NGCP is cognizant that the demand for electricity in Mindanao is suppressed due to supply
deficiency and significant changes will be realized once additional capacity comes in by
2015 and 2016. The SPD forecast for the period 2014-2023 is subject to revision once the
inputs from Grid users and result of Load Survey become available.
4.3 NGCP Forecast for 2013 TDP Compared with DOE Forecast
Table 4.3: System Peak Demand Comparison (MW)
FORECAST
DOE
LUZON
2013
TDP
Variance
%
DOE
VISAYAS
2013
TDP
Variance
%
DOE
MINDANAO
2013
Variance
TDP
%
2014
8,649
8,671
(0.25)
1,748
1,746
0.16
1,516
1,502
0.91
2015
8,991
9,011
(0.22)
1,861
1,848
0.68
1,618
1,574
2.79
2016
9,390
9,365
0.27
1,956
1,949
0.37
1,825
1,645
10.94
2017
9,829
9,732
0.99
2,059
2,048
0.56
1,901
1,729
9.96
2018
10,290
10,114
1.74
2,139
2,137
0.08
1,979
1,813
9.16
2019
10,774
10,512
2.50
2,238
2,226
0.54
2,059
1,902
8.25
2020
11,283
10,924
3.29
2,313
2,313
(0.01)
2,146
1,990
7.81
2021
11,748
11,353
3.48
2,436
2,401
1.47
2,267
2,095
8.24
2022
12,233
11,799
3.68
2,551
2,488
2.53
2,371
2,199
7.80
2023
12,739
12,262
3.89
2,681
2,574
4.17
2,491
2,309
7.88
%AACGR (2014-2023)
4.37%
3.97%
5.48%
5.05%
5.82%
5.02%
92
108
90
Average Annual
454
399
104
Increase, MW
1
Deducted 83 MW embedded plant loading not monitored by NGCP
2
Deducted 1 MW embedded plant loading not monitored by NGCP
In the 2013 TDP, NGCPs own system peak demand forecast was used for the transmission
network analysis. With the availability of DOEs updated system peak demand forecast in May
2014, sensitivity analysis was conducted for the two forecast levels. It was found that, as far as
the already identified transmission projects and target project completion are concerned; the
variances in the forecast levels for each grid have no significant impact.
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Area
2014
8,671
2015
9,011
2016
9,365
2017
9,732
2018
10,114
2019
10,512
2020
10,924
2021
11,353
2022
11,799
2023
12,262
Meralco
1
NCR
2
North
3
South
6,047
4,418
186
1,443
6,289
4,601
204
1,484
6,551
4,795
213
1,543
6,795
4,976
221
1,598
7,048
5,163
230
1,656
7,312
5,358
239
1,715
7,589
5,323
330
1,936
7,874
5,523
342
2,009
8,171
5,731
355
2,085
8,477
5,946
368
2,163
North Luzon
1
Ilocos
2
Mt. Province
3
North Central
4
Cagayan Valley
5
West Central
6
South Central
7
North Tagalog
1,959
161
141
206
223
363
810
55
2,035
165
144
225
231
378
834
56
2,105
170
148
234
241
394
860
58
2,199
177
154
246
249
416
897
61
2,293
185
159
257
261
437
931
63
2,391
192
164
269
273
459
967
66
2,494
200
170
282
286
482
1,005
69
2,602
208
174
296
300
507
1,045
72
2,713
217
183
309
314
531
1,084
75
2,830
226
189
324
329
557
1,126
79
South Luzon
1
Batangas/Cavite
2
Laguna /Quezon
3
Bicol
664
338
102
224
687
350
106
231
708
359
110
239
738
374
116
249
773
391
122
260
808
408
128
272
841
423
134
283
877
441
141
294
914
459
148
308
954
477
156
322
Visayas
1
Panay
2a
Cebu
2b
Bohol
3
Leyte-Samar
4
Negros
1,746
279
865
75
261
265
1,848
316
890
79
288
275
1,949
335
942
83
301
288
2,048
354
992
87
315
301
2,137
373
1,032
90
328
314
2,226
391
1,073
94
342
327
2,313
408
1,113
98
355
340
2,401
425
1,153
102
369
352
2,488
442
1,193
105
382
365
2,574
457
1,234
109
396
378
Mindanao
1
North Western
2
Lanao Area
3
North Central
4
North Eastern
5
South Eastern
6
South Western
1,502
214
165
253
135
521
214
1,574
218
191
261
146
536
223
1,645
226
205
269
154
557
234
1,729
238
215
280
162
585
249
1,813
250
224
292
172
612
264
1,902
262
235
305
181
640
279
1,990
274
245
317
191
668
295
2,095
288
262
330
202
701
312
2,199
302
274
345
213
735
330
2,309
317
287
360
224
771
349
14,065
14,639
15,228
15,849
16,486
17,145
Philippines
11,918
12,433
12,959
13,509
Based on the transformer peak demand coincident with the System Peak.
Power demand for the country is expected to grow at an AACGR of 4.47% for the period 20142018 and 4.04% for 2019-2023. The growth rate for the period 2014-2018 is higher than the 2012
TDP forecast for the same period, which stood at 4.01%. Overall, demand is expected to increase
from 11,305 MW in 2013 to 17,145 MW in 2023, which translates to an AACGR of 4.25%.
It is projected that Visayas will have the highest AACGR compared with the other Grids. Visayas
is forecasted to register an AACGR of 5.05% for 2014-2023 period while the Mindanao and Luzon
at 4.93% and 3.97%, respectively.
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It is worth noting that the proponents should inform first the DOE on their plans and updates
regarding the status of their projects for monitoring and inclusion in the official list of DOEs
PDP Generation List. Proponents are advised to regularly coordinate with the DOEs Electric
Power Industry Management Bureau.
For 2013, Table 4.5 shows the additional capacity addition.
Luzon
Visayas
Mindanao
PHILIPPINES
Comm.
Year
TBA
2014
2015
2016
28
Comm.
Year
2016
2017
2018
2018-19
2019
2019-20
Capacity
(MW)
300
300
11
600
72
1,200
6
500
300
415
5
1,200
1,200
420
Tanawon Geothermal*
Tinoc 1 Hydro
Tinoc 4 Hydro
Atimonan Meralco LNG*
Kayabon Geothermal
Rangas Geothermal
SMC Limay Coal Phase III
40
4.1
5
1,750
40
40
300
Sub-Total
Location
Calaca, Batangas
Limay, Bataan
Tinoc, Ifugao
Zambales
Mabitac, Rizal
Limay, Bataan
Peablanca, Cagayan
Mauban, Quezon
Limay, Bataan
Ambulong, Batangas
Tinoc, Ifugao
Limay, Bataan
Mariveles, Bataan
Pagbilao Power Station, Brgy. Ibabang
Polo, Pagbilao, Quezon
Guinalajon, Sorsogon
Tinoc, Ifugao
Tinoc, Ifugao
Atimonan, Quezon
Manito, Albay
Bacman Geo Field, Sorsogon
Limay, Bataan
11,967.05 MW
^committed plants
*with SIS
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Bangui Wind
18 MW (2014)
Caparispisan Wind
81 MW (2014)
Burgos Wind
Ph.1 - 87 MW
Ph.2 63 MW
(2014)
Pinacanauan Hydro
6 MW (2017)
Pasuquin Wind
48 MW (2015)
Tinoc 3 Hydro
5 MW (2017)
Serin Rice-Husk
8.6 MW (TBA)
Mirae Solar
20 MW (2014)
Cagayan Biomass
10.8 MW (2015)
Tinoc 2 Hydro
11 MW (2016)
Tinoc 1 Hydro
4.1 MW (2019)
Ibulao Hydro
4.5 MW (2015)
Tinoc 4 Hydro
5 MW (2019)
IBEC Biomass
18 MW (2015)
AG&P CC
Unit 1 - 1200 MW (2017)
Unit 2 1200 MW (2018)
Sabangan Hydro
13.2 MW (2015)
Hypergreen Biomass
10.8 MW (2016)
Bataan 2020
Rice hull-fired
7.5 MW (TBA)
Aero Derivative CC
150 MW (TBA)
RP Energy Coal
600 MW (2016)
Pililla Wind
150 MW (2015)
CEZ Solar
40 MW (2014)
Sembrano Wind
72 MW (2017)
SLPGC Coal
Ph. 1 - 300 MW (2014)
Ph. 2 300 MW (2016)
Pagbilao Coal
420 MW (2018)
SBPL Coal
500 MW (2017)
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Balaoi Wind
45 MW (2014)
Kayabon Geothermal
40 MW (2019)
EDC Geothermal
Tanawon - 40 MW (2018)
Rangas 40 MW (2019)
Comm.
Year
TBA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
^committed plants
*with SIS
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Pulupandan Wind
50 MW (2015)
Concepcion Coal
Ph.1 - 135 MW (2015)
Ph.2 135 MW (2016)
Nabas Wind
50 MW (2014)
Igbulo Hydro
5.1 MW (2015)
Biliran Geothermal
49 MW (2015)
Villasiga Hydro
8 MW (2014)
Leyte Solar
30 MW (2015)
Maninila Hydro
8.6 MW (2016)
Sibalom Hydro
8.2 MW (2016)
Consolacion Landfill
3.6 MW (2015)
Cantakoy Hydro
8 MW (TBA)
SCBiopower Bagasse-Fired
18 MW (2014)
VMCI Bagasse-Fired
2 MW (TBA)
HPCo Bagasse
3 MW (2014)
URC Bagasse
31 MW (2014)
Hilabangan Hydro
8 MW (2014)
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Nasulo Geothermal
50 MW (2014)
Comm.
Year
TBA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
^committed plants
*with SIS
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Bubunawan Hydro
23 MW (2015)
Minergy Coal
110 MW (2017)
MOBC Biomass
10.8 MW (2015)
Tumalaong Hydro
9 MW (2015)
Puyo Hydro
30 MW (2015)
Culaman Hydro
10 MW (2018)
Cabadbaran Hydro
9.75 MW (2015)
PSFI Bunker-Fired
5.2 MW (2014)
Limbatangon Hydro
9 MW (2017)
Tagoloan Hydro
39 MW (2015)
GN Power Coal
405 MW (2017)
LPC Biomass
10 MW (2015)
Darong Solar
35 MW (2015)
PTCI Biomass
1.6 MW (TBA)
Tudaya Hydro
Ph.1 6.6 MW (2014)
Ph.2 7 MW (2014)
MEGC Diesel
15 MW (2014)
Therma South
300 MW (2014)
PPSI Bunker-Fired
20.9 MW (2014)
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4.5.1 Luzon
Based on the DOE List of PSIPP, 11,967 MW of additional generation capacity between 2014
and 2020 was proposed for the Luzon Grid. This capacity includes several wind farm projects
(481.5 MW) mostly situated in northern Luzon.
As of December 2013, a total of 6,268 MW capacity have completed SIS and such level will
be sufficient to meet the required capacity of the system up to 2023. As shown in Figure
4.5.1(a), the year 2016 is critical for Luzon Grid for the proposed capacity to come on stream,
otherwise power shortage will be experienced.
Note:
1. Wind and Solar
Plants excluded.
2. Based on DOEPrivate Sector
Initiated Project list
as of Feb 28, 2014.
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
Indicative (Cumulative)
Committed (Cumulative)
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
1,274
4,300
7,169
8,999
9,299
9,299
9,299
9,299
759
1,710
1,931
1,931
1,931
1,931
1,931
1,931
1,931
1,931
Dependable Capacity
11,065 11,065 11,065 11,065 11,065 11,065 11,065 11,065 11,065 11,065
Required Capacity
10,218 10,571 10,940 11,321 11,719 12,132 12,561 13,007 13,471 13,952
Peak Demand
8,671
9,011
9,365
9,732
Figure 4.5.1 (b) shows the Luzon Supply-Demand Outlook based on the dependable capacity
of generators monitored by NGCP derived from NGCP-SO data during peak hours, excluding
weekends and holidays in the months of March, April and May 2013. For peaking month
scenario, the Luzon Grid will experience power shortage starting 2014. If the committed
power plants would come online based on their schedule, the Luzon Grid can accommodate
the projected peak demand but will not meet the required reserve capacity.
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Note:
1. Wind and Solar
Plants excluded.
2. Based on DOEPrivate Sector
Initiated Project list
as of Feb 28, 2014.
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
Indicative (Cumulative)
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
1,274
4,300
7,169
8,999
9,299
9,299
9,299
9,299
759
1,710
1,931
1,931
1,931
1,931
1,931
1,931
1,931
1,931
Dependable Capacity
8,661
8,661
8,661
8,661
8,661
8,661
8,661
8,661
8,661
8,661
Required Capacity
10,218 10,571 10,940 11,321 11,719 12,132 12,561 13,007 13,471 13,952
Peak Demand
8,671
Committed (Cumulative)
9,011
9,365
9,732
Figure 4.5.1 (b) Luzon Supply-Demand Outlook Based on Peaking Month Scenario, 2014-2023
4.5.2 Visayas
At normal condition, the dependable capacity of the Visayas Grid totals to 1,816 MW which
can accommodate the peak demand until the year 2015, as shown in Figure 4.5.2(a).
Thereafter, the indicative capacities would be very critical in meeting the demand
requirements of the future years.
For the peaking month scenario, the dependable capacity of the generators monitored by
NGCP were taken from the peak hours, excluding weekends and holidays, in the month of
November and December 2012 to isolate the effects of typhoon Yolanda in 2013. As shown
in Figure 4.5.2(b), the Visayas Grid cannot accomodate the projected peak demand at peak
month scenario, thus, requires additional committed generation capacity.
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Note:
1. Wind and Solar
Plants excluded.
2. Based on DOEPrivate Sector
Initiated Project list
as of Feb 28, 2014.
3,500
3,000
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Indicative (Cumulative)
46
258
297
615
655
655
655
655
655
655
Committed (Cumulative)
192
331
466
466
466
466
466
466
466
466
Dependable Capacity
1,816
1,816
1,816
1,816
1,816
1,816
1,816
1,816
1,816
1,816
Required Capacity
2,016
2,122
2,227
2,330
2,422
2,515
2,606
2,697
2,788
2,877
Peak Demand
1,746
1,848
1,949
2,048
2,137
2,226
2,313
2,401
2,488
2,574
Note:
1. Wind and Solar
Plants excluded.
2. Based on DOEPrivate Sector
Initiated Project list
as of Feb 28, 2014.
3,500
3,000
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
Indicative (Cumulative)
Committed (Cumulative)
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
46
258
297
615
655
655
655
655
655
655
192
331
466
466
466
466
466
466
466
466
Dependable Capacity
1,652
1,652
1,652
1,652
1,652
1,652
1,652
1,652
1,652
1,652
Required Capacity
2,016
2,122
2,227
2,330
2,422
2,515
2,606
2,697
2,788
2,877
Peak Demand
1,746
1,848
1,949
2,048
2,137
2,226
2,313
2,401
2,488
2,574
Figure 4.5.2(b) Visayas Supply-Demand Outlook based on Peaking Month Scenario, 2014-2023
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4.5.3 Mindanao
As an existing issue in the Mindanao Grid, the existing dependable capacity is not enough to
meet the current and the projected peak demand. Notably, as shown in Figure 4.5.3(a), it is
expected that there will be an additional total generation capacity of 355 MW and 270 MW in
2014 and 2015, respectively. These additional capacities in 2014 and 2015 can sustain the
demand up to year 2019. Should all the potential capacity materialized, Mindanao shall have
sufficient capacity up to 2023 and the long withstanding power deficiency being experienced
by the island could be alleviated.
Note:
1. Wind and Solar
Plants excluded.
2. Based on DOEPrivate Sector
Initiated Project list
as of Feb 28, 2014
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
Indicative (Cumulative)
Committed (Cumulative)
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
212
312
877
1,187
1,787
2,387
2,387
2,387
2,387
355
625
1,055
1,064
1,064
1,064
1,064
1,064
1,064
1,064
Dependable Capacity
1,625
1,625
1,625
1,625
1,625
1,625
1,625
1,625
1,625
1,625
Required Capacity
1,772
1,847
1,921
2,008
2,096
2,188
2,280
2,389
2,497
2,611
Peak Demand
1,502
1,574
1,645
1,729
1,813
1,902
1,990
2,095
2,199
2,309
For the peak month scenario, however, the required generation capacity addition to meet the
forecasted peak demand would be higher due to the reduction of the total dependable
capacity from 1,625 MW to 1,343 MW. The dependable capacity of the monitored generators
by NGCP for the peak month scenario was based on NGCP-SO data during peak hours,
excluding weekends and holidays in the months of November and December 2013.
It is shown in Figure 4.5.3(b) that the Mindanao Grid has power deficiency during peak month
scenario in 2014. If the committed power plants would materialize in 2015, it can sustain the
projected peak demand and required capacity until 2021.
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Note:
Note:
1. Wind and Solar
1.
Windexcluded.
and Solar
Plants
Plants
excluded.
2. Based
on DOE2.
BasedSector
on DOEPrivate
Private
InitiatedSector
Project list
Initiated
list
as of FebProject
28, 2014
as of Feb 28, 2014.
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
Indicative (Cumulative)
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
212
312
877
1,187
1,787
2,387
2,387
2,387
2,387
355
625
1,055
1,064
1,064
1,064
1,064
1,064
1,064
1,064
Dependable Capacity
1,343
1,343
1,343
1,343
1,343
1,343
1,343
1,343
1,343
1,343
Required Capacity
1,772
1,847
1,921
2,008
2,096
2,188
2,280
2,389
2,497
2,611
Peak Demand
1,502
1,574
1,645
1,729
1,813
1,902
1,990
2,095
2,199
2,309
Committed (Cumulative)
Figure 4.5.3 (b) Mindanao Supply-Demand Outlook based on Peak Month Scenario, 2014-2023
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CHAPTER 5: Completed and Ongoing Projects for the 3rd Regulatory Period
(2011-2015)
The completed projects refer to those projects completed in the period 01 January 2011 to 31
December 2013. In this period, NGCP completed a total of 954.8 circuit-km of overhead
transmission lines and installed 3,925 MVA additional substation capacities and 270 MVAR
reactive power support as shown in Table 5.1. Furthermore, in compliance with the Standard
Equipment Identification and Labeling (SEIL), which adopted a new naming convention for
substations as shown in Appendix 1, some of the projects names were also changed or updated
for consistency.
PROJECT NAME
(AS FILED WITH ERC)
LUZON
Luzon Transmission
Equipment Upgrade
Hermosa-Balintawak T/L
Relocation
Santiago-Alicia 69 kV T/L
and S/S (Package 2)
Batangas Transmission
Reinforcement Project
180
Hermosa-Quezon T/L
Relocation
DATE OF COMPLETION
12.5
80
March 2011
January 2011
Bian S/S/1 December
2011
Bian S/S December
2011
Mexico S/S September
2011
Cruz na Daan S/S May
2012
Bantay S/S June 2012
Laoag S/S July 2012
Cabanatuan S/S August
2012
Bauang S/S September
2012
Naga S/S December
2012
Dasmarias S/S Dec.
2012
1,600
300
7.5
15
600
84.5
0.5
March 2013
May 2013
January 2013
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PROJECT NAME
(AS FILED WITH ERC)
VISAYAS
Northern Panay Backbone
PROJECT NAME
(UNDER SEIL)
MVA
MVAR
CKT-KM
DATE OF COMPLETION
100
190
50/4
50
130
50
70
January 2011
Priority/2 1: Amlan, Mabinay
& Bacolod S/S - March
2011
Priority/3 2: Dingle S/S
August 2012
Sta. Barbara S/S August
2012
Panitan S/S August 2012
Compostela S/S October
2012
February 2011
November 2011
San Juan - Dingle T/L
December 2011
Dingle S/S December
2011
San Juan S/S November
2012
Colon Substation
Paranas-Calbayog T/L
Negros-Panay
Interconnection Uprating
(Phase 1)
Visayas S/S Reliability
Project 1 (Compostela S/S
Expansion)
MINDANAO
Sangali-Pitogo 138 kV T/L
150
Zamboanga-Pitogo 138
kV T/L
67
January 2011
Matanao January 2011
Butuan October 2011
Sta. Clara November
2011
200
October 2013
200
160
December 2011
Bislig - March 2012
Sta. Clara July 2012
67.5
June 2011
175
4,075
270
954.8
/1
Shown in Tables 5.2 to 5.4 are the remaining 3rd Regulatory Period approved transmission
projects for Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao.
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MVA
MVAR
CKT
-KM
ETC
2014
22
114
2015
2015
40
2014
2014
2015
2015
80
19
2014
2014
2015
1,100
800
1,375
200
900
50
80
500
600
250
600
240
36
118
2014
2015
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2015
2014
/6
Based on 2 x150 MW Generating Units. Project components and target commissioning year to be changed based on 2x300 MW
Generating Units.
/7
9-115 kV PCB and 9-230 kV PCB and associated equipment
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Dasmarias EHV
Substation Expansion
RP Energy CFPP
Associated T/L Project
Luzon S/S
Expansion
Project 2
- Mexico
- Concepcion
- La Trinidad
- Ambuklao
- Santiago
Luzon S/S
Expansion
Project 3
- Batangas
- Calaca
- Bay
Luzon S/S
Expansion
Project 4
- Muntinlupa
- Nagsaag
- Bayombong
- Limay
- Tuguegarao
- Santiago
- Labrador
- Daraga
Luzon Voltage
Improvement
Project 1
- Naga
- Doa Imelda
- Marilao
- Muntinlupa
- Cabanatuan
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Luzon Voltage
Improvement
Project 2
- Dasmarias
- Bian
- Mexico
MVAR
CKTKM
ETC
56
2014
96
58
99
2014
2015
2014
2014
50
2014
86
113.97
78.54
97
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2015
18.9
/6
- Project components to be changed to interface with the proposed Cebu-Negros-Panay (CNP) 230 kV Backbone.
/7
- To be linked to the new substation in San Jose under the Southern Panay Backbone Project.
Colon-Cebu
138 kV T/L
Visayas S/S
Expansion Project 1
- Ormoc
- Calung-calung
- Kabankalan
Ormoc-Babatngon
138 kV T/L
Sta. Rita-Quinapundan
69 kV T/L
Visayas S/S
Reliability Project 1
- Ormoc
- Amlan
- Bacolod
- Cadiz
- Babatngon
- Maasin
- Samboan
Ormoc-Maasin
138 kV T/L
Southern Panay
Backbone (Substation)
Cebu-Lapu-lapu T/L
Visayas S/S
Reliability Project 2
- Mandaue
- Lapu-lapu
- Ormoc
- Sta. Barbara
- Sta. Rita
- Babatngon
Bohol Backbone
Calung-calung-Colon
138 kV T/L
Negros V T/L
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MVA
240
Aurora-Polanco
138 kV T/L
Maramag-Kibawe
138 kV Line 3
Sultan Kudarat
Capacitor
Matanao-Gen. Santos
138 kV T/L
Mindanao S/S Expansion
Project 2
- Gen. Santos
- Kidapawan
184
70
2014
21
216
2014
2014
2014
2014
100
2015
15
Butuan-Placer
138 kV T/L
ETC
2014
2014
2015
325
Balo-i-Villanueva
230 kV T/L
46
CKT
-KM
150
75
Villanueva-Maramag
230 kV T/L
MVAR
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Power Circuit Breaker (PCB) and associated equipment includes Disconnect Switches (DS), Lightning Arresters (LA), Current
Transformers (CT), Capacitive Voltage Transformers (CVT), Power Transformers (PT), Power Control and Instrumentation Cables,
Cable Trays, Grounding and Installation Materials, AC&DC Auxiliary Switchboards, etc.
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The power requirements of various load centers in the three cities in Pangasinan: Dagupan,
San Carlos and Urdaneta and adjacent municipalities are being supplied through the NGCP
Labrador and San Manuel Substations. Central Electric Cooperative (CENPELCO), Dagupan
Electric Cooperative (DECORP) and Pangasinan III Electric Cooperative (PANELCO III)
handle the distribution system towards the end users in their respective franchise areas
through 69 kV distribution system.
Transmission Needs:
Considering the existing and projected demand in Pangasinan, the system simulation has
determined the urgent need to establish a new drawdown substation strategically located
between the two existing substations. Moreover, there is also a need for the involved DUs to
construct three new 69 kV lines to be connected to the load-end substations of the DUs to the
proposed Balingueo (Sta. Barbara) 230 kV Substation. The implementation scheme, which
was prepared in close coordination with the three DUs, will address the projected load growth,
and improve the system reliability and provide operational flexibility by preventing any load
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shedding should there be an outage in one of the transformers in either Labrador or San
Manuel Substation.
Major Project Components:
Balingueo (Sta. Barbara) S/S: 2-100 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Power Transformers, 5-230 kV PCB
and 4-69 kV PCB and associated equipment.
Although targeted for completion in 2015, which is still within the 3rd Regulatory Period, this project
shall be included in the 4th Regulatory Reset application of NGCP, thus will still undergo the
regulatory reset process. The issuance of ERC approval for accelerated implementation has
enabled NGCP to implement the project ahead of the 4th Regulatory Period.
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ETC
2017
2017
2018
2020
2019
2023
2016
2018
2017
2018
2018
2020
2017
2018
2018
2019
2019
2019
2019
2019
2020
2022
2023
2018
2017
The bulk power generated from Sual and Masinloc CFPP in North Luzon totaled 1,800 MW
while the capacity of the existing 500 kV backbone system is 2,850 MVA per circuit. Although
there is a single outage or N-1 contingency provision in the 500 kV transmission system, the
long-term development plan considers a higher level of reliability up to N-2 contingency to
prevent disruption of power flow in the 500 kV transmission corridors, which consist of double
circuit in common steel tower structures; and
Should there be a double circuit outage along the Bolo-Nagsaag 500 kV line, the remaining
single circuit Labrador-Botolan-Olongapo 230 kV Line has limited capacity of 300 MVA only,
hence the aggregate 1,800 MW power generation from Sual and Masinloc CFPP will be
significantly constrained. Moreover, the transmission corridor from Olongapo to Hermosa has
limited capacity to cater the entry of bulk generation in the area.
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Transmission Needs:
As shown in Table 4.4a in Chapter 4, the AES
Masinloc has expansion project in 2017 for
additional installed capacity of 600 MW.
These development will result in a total
dependable capacity of about 2,400 MW to be
delivered through the Bolo 500 kV Substation
in Pangasinan, which would result in heavier
loading for the 500 kV backbone, thus the
need to establish the Western 500 kV
Backbone corridor from Bolo 500 kV to
Hermosa 500 kV Substations to be
implemented by stages; and
With the change in installed capacity of the
proposed RP Energy CFPP from 2 x 150 MW
to
2 x 300 MW (2016), there is a need for
a direct power delivery to Hermosa Substation
as the Olongapo-Hermosa 230 kV line has
insufficient capacity. From the proposed
power plant to future Castillejos 500 kV
Substation, which is a Connection Asset, the
line will be designed at 230 kV. However,
from Hermosa to Castillejos, the line will be
designed at 500 kV (to be initially energized at
230 kV), since this segment
(stage 1) is
already part of the Western Luzon 500 kV
Backbone.
Labrador
Kadampat S/S
Botolan
Masinloc
Hanjin
Olongapo S/S
500 kV-designed
(to be energized at 230 kV)
RP Energy
To Malolos S/S
To San Jose S/S
Subic
Enron
To Mexico S/S
Hermosa S/S
To Duhat S/S
split
BCCPP
Block B
Bataan S/S
BCCPP
Block A
Mariveles
Plant
Consumers in the Ilocos Region are currently drawing its bulk power requirement through San
Esteban 230 kV Substation. This is transmitted through the single circuit San Esteban-BantayCurrimao-Laoag 115 kV transmission line. The northernmost area is presently served by the
existing Laoag-Bangui 69 kV Line where the 33 MW Northwind Wind Farm is connected; and
To accommodate the wind farm projects in Ilocos Norte, NGCP is currently implementing 120
km San Esteban-Laoag 230 kV Transmission Line Project, which is one of the committed
projects for the 3rd Regulatory Period.
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Transmission Needs:
There is a need to develop a common transmission facility for the wind power plants in
northwestern Luzon in lieu of the long individual 115 kV connection lines going to Laoag 115
kV Substation. This will shorten the 115 kV connection lines for the wind power plants, thus
minimizing the acquisition of the right-of-way; and
The proposed Bangui 230 kV Substation will also serve as delivery point for the loads of Ilocos
Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) in the future. The implementation scheme also complements
the North Luzon 230 kV Loop, which is a long-term development plan for the region.
Major Project Components:
LaoagBangui 230 kV T/L, 1-795 MCM ACSR/AS, ST-DC, 50 km;
Laoag 230 kV S/S Expansion: 4-230 kV PCB and associated equipment; and
Bangui 230 kV S/S: 1-300 MVA, 230/115-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 5-230 kV PCB and
9-115 kV PCB including associated equipment.
6.3.3.3 Bolo 500 kV Substation Expansion
Existing Transmission System:
The Kadampat 500 kV Substation receives the power generated from Masinloc and Sual
CFPP. As the demand for power increases, more generated power is transmitted through this
substation.
Transmission Needs:
An additional 600 MVA capacity for Kadampat Substation is required in order to maintain the
provision for N-1 contingency during the maximum north generation scenario wherein
Masinloc, Sual, Bakun, BPPC, Magat, Ambuklao, Binga, Pantabangan, Casecnan Power
Plants are simultaneously dispatched at their maximum outputs (including future generation
capacity addition).
Major Project Components:
Bolo 500 kV S/S Expansion: 1-600 MVA, 500/230 kV Power Transformer, 3-500 kV PCB,
and 2-230 kV PCB including associated equipment.
The Province of Nueva Ecija hosts the 132 MW Pantabangan-Masiway HEPP which is
connected at Pantabangan 230 kV Substation while the power requirement of the loads is
being served by NGCPs Cabanatuan 230 kV Substation. These substations are linked to the
Grid through an old single circuit 230 kV line from Nagsaag-Pantabangan-Cabanatuan-Mexico
230 kV line. With this configuration, additional generation coming from Pantabangan will no
longer be accommodated.
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Transmission Needs:
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Transmission Needs:
The Mexico-San Simon 69 kV Line is the first stage of the development to address the incoming
steel plants and load growth in San Simon. To serve the immediate needs of the new steel
plants, additional 69 kV lines should be put-up. If more steel plants or other industrial facilities
will be built in San Simon in the future, a new 230 kV drawdown substation will be the long
term solution.
Project Components:
Mexico-San Simon 69 kV T/L, ST/SP-DC, 410 mm2 TACSR, 8.0 km; and
Mexico S/S Expansion: 2-69 kV PCB and associated equipment.
6.3.3.8 Hermosa-Floridablanca 69 kV Line
Existing 69 kV Transmission System:
The existing Hermosa-Guagua 69 kV line is a 53 year old asset
and is among the subtransmission lines already reverted by the
ERC to NGCPs Regulatory Asset Base (RAB).
Transmission Needs:
The said line has insufficient transfer capacity to accommodate
load growth. With this, the new Hermosa-Floridablanca 69 kV
line is proposed to ensure the capacity and reliability of supply for the connected customers in
the area namely: Pampanga II Electric Cooperative Inc. (PELCO II), San Fernando Electric
Light and Power Company (SFELAPCO) and Basa Air Base.
Major Project Components:
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To address the limited capacity of Mexico-MIC and Mexico-CSPA 69 kV Lines in the long term
to cater the load growth and the entry of new steel plant customers in the area, there is a need
to establish a new drawdown substation in San Simon. This is in addition to the proposed
Mexico-San Simon 69 kV line project.
San Simon 230 kV S/S: 1-300 MVA, 230/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 5- 230 kV PCB and
9-69 kV PCB and associated equipment; and
230 kV T/L Extension from the bus-in point to San Simon 230 kV S/S: 2-795 MCM ACSR,
ST-DC, 4 km.
6.3.3.10 Nagsaag San Manuel 230 kV Tie Line Upgrading
Existing Transmission System:
The 180 MW Casecnan, 400 MW San Roque and 100 MW Pantabangan HEPP are connected
to the Luzon Grid through Nagsaag 230 kV Substation. The generated power from these
hydroelectric plants are delivered to the load centers via the 500 kV transmission backbone
and the 230 kV transmission corridors of San ManuelConcepcionMexico and the Nagsaag
PantabanganCabanatuanMexico; and
Presently the 230 kV tie-line between Nagsaag and San Manuel 230 kV Substations is single
circuit only, thus an outage would result in low voltage issues and overloading of the
PantabanganCabanatuan 230 kV line.
Transmission Needs:
The result of network assessment has determined the need to upgrade the existing 230 kV tie
line from single circuit to double circuit between the San Manuel and Nagsaag 230 kV
Substations to avoid the overloading of 52.47 km PantabanganCabanatuan 230 kV Line and
address voltage problem in the area during contingency event.
Nagsaag-San Manuel 230 kV T/L, SP-DC, 2-410 mm2 TACSR, 1.0 km;
Nagsaag S/S Expansion: 6-230 kV PCB and associated equipment;
Binga-San Manuel 230 kV T/L Extension, SP/ST-DC, 2-795 MCM ACSR, 4 km; and
San Manuel S/S Expansion: 2-230 kV PCB and associated equipment.
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Transmission Needs:
The load growth in the area of Angeles and Mabalacat together with the new industries in Clark
Freeport Zone will overload the existing Mexico-Clark 69 kV Line.
Given the limitation in developing new 69 kV lines coming from Mexico Substation, the
development of new 69 kV lines from Clark Substation is necessary to provide an alternate
source of power.
While the Magalang 230 kV Substation is also being proposed near the area, the Clark-Mabiga
69 kV Line could serve as the first stage of development to optimize first the utilization of the
existing Clark 230 kV Substation which may already be reclassified in the future.
The Clark-Mabiga 69 kV Line will loop the double-circuit Mexico-Clark 69 kV Line which will
provide operational flexibility in the area.
Major Project Components:
Clark-Mabiga 69 kV T/L, 1-795 MCM ACSR, ST-DC, 6 km.
The Mexico-Clark 69 kV Line 1 and Mexico-Clark 69 kV Line 2 serving the area of Mabalacat,
Clark and Angeles City are reaching their maximum delivery capacity due to the substantial
load growth in the area. Angeles Electric Corporation (AEC) and Clark Electric Distribution
Corporation (CEDC) have expressed difficulty in developing new 69 kV lines from Mexico
Substation due to Right-of-Way issues. Further increase in load is expected due to big
developments in the area such as Global Gateway Logistics City, expansion projects of
Yokohama, SM City and INGASCO.
Transmission Needs:
The Magalang 230 kV Substation aims to serve the new and growing loads in Mabalacat, Clark
and Angeles City and it will also provide enough capacity for future developments. The
Magalang 230 kV Substation will bus-in along the existing Concepcion-Mexico 230 kV Line.
Project Components:
Extension from the bus-in point (Concepcion side) to Magalang Substation: 230 kV, ST-DC,
2-410 mm2 TACSR, 0.1 km;
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Extension from the bus-in point (Mexico side) to Magalang Substation: 230 kV, ST-DC,
2-410 mm2 TACSR, 0.1 km; and
Magalang 230 kV S/S (New): 1-100 MVA, 230/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 9-230 kV PCB,
11-69 kV PCB and associated equipment.
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Transmission Needs:
There is already an urgent need to rehabilitate the existing La Trinidad-Calot 69 kV line to
improve its reliability, provide N-1 contingency and increase the power transfer capacity to
meet the forecasted increase of load.
Project Components:
La TrinidadCalot 69 kV T/L, Double Circuit 1-795 MCM ACSR, 17 km.
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To maintain the reliability and operational flexibility in serving the power requirements of the
consumers in southern part of Ilocos Norte, there is a need to install additional power
transformer and reconfigure the substation from single bus to breaker-in-a-half scheme. This
proposed implementation scheme supports the distribution development plans of INEC, which
include the development of a 69 kV load-end substation and 69 kV subtransmission line in the
area; and
Moreover, the proposed breaker-in-a half scheme with additional power transformer would
cater the proposed connection of both Ilocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO) and Abra
Electric Cooperative (ABRECO) to make Currimao Substation as an alternate supply source,
thus improving reliability and operational flexibility for their respective loads. Finally, the
Currimao Substation will also be the receiving substation for the grid-connection of the 20 MW
Mirae Solar PV project proposed by Mirae Asia Energy Corporation (MAEC).
Major Project Components:
Currimao S/S Expansion: 1-50 MVA 115/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 6-115 kV PCB,
14-69 kV PCB and associated equipment including lot acquisition.
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There is a need to ensure the reliability of supply to the loads of more than 80 MW being served
by the existing Olongapo Substation and at the same time prevent any disruption in the 230
kV transmission line from Hanjin Shipyards Substation to Hermosa Substation; and
The proposed Castillejos 230 kV Substation should be in place first before Olongapo
Substation could be reconfigured from the existing single-bus to breaker-and-a-half scheme.
This is intended to limit power interruptions to the consumers during the reconfiguration of the
old Olongapo Substation.
This new substation will be connected to the Western 500 kV Backbone (Stage 1).
Major Project Components:
Castillejos 230 kV S/S: 2-100 MVA, 230/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 10-230 kV PCB and
5-69 kV PCB and associated equipment.
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It is forecasted that the Tuguegarao-Magapit 69 kV line will be overloaded by 2017, thus a new
line with higher capacity and at higher voltage is needed to meet the increasing load in the
northern part of Cagayan province;
With the low voltage issues due to the very long 69 kV wood pole transmission line from
Tuguegarao to Magapit which has also exceeded its economic life, the proposed long-term
solution to improve the power quality and reliability of transmission service in the province is
the extension of the 230 kV transmission line from Tuguegarao to Lal-lo; and
The proposed extension is part of the planned Northern Luzon 230kV Looping Project in
support to the development of wind farms in the area.
Major Project Components:
TuguegaraoLal-lo(Magapit)
230 kV T/L, ST-DC, 1-795
MCM ACSR/AS, 64 km;
Tuguegarao S/S Expansion:
3-230
kV
PCB
and
associated equipment; and
Lal-Lo S/S: 2-50 MVA,
230/69-13.8
kV
power
transformer, 6-230 kV PCB,
8-69 kV PCB and associated
equipment.
64 km
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6.3.4 Overall Benefits After the Implementation of Proposed Transmission Projects for
North Luzon
The completion of all Generation Entry-driven transmission projects in North Luzon, i.e., Ilocos
Norte, Benguet, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan and Bulacan, will complement the programmed
generation capacity in the next 10 years, thus ensure full dispatch through a more resilient and
reliable transmission system. Three of these seven transmission line projects are already part of
a long-term strategy geared towards the formation of 500 kV Luzon Backbone Loop and Northern
Luzon 230 kV transmission loop that aim to improve the system reliability.
On the other hand, as the power demand continue to increase in the coming years, the completion
of Load Growth, System Reliability and Power Quality-driven transmission projects located in the
Cordillera Autonomous Region, Ilocos Region, Central Luzon and Zambales-Bataan areas will
ensure a more reliable 230 kV and 69 kV power delivery system towards the end-users of
electricity. Moreover, low voltage occurrence, especially the consumers in far-flung areas in North
Luzon with no local power generation, will also be addressed both during normal and contingency
conditions through the installation of capacitor banks and shunt reactors in various substations.
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67
ETC
2016
2019
2019
2020
2018
2020
2018
The conduct of Feasibility Study for Bataan-Cavite and Taguig-Alaminos 500 kV Line projects,
which will be submitted to the ERC for approval, are initially targeted for completion in 2015.
However, pending the conduct and completion of such Feasibility Studies, the project details for
these two projects shall be included in the next TDP update.
Las Pias Substation, with 3 x 300 MVA, 230/115-13.8 kV power transformers, is one of the
six existing substations serving Metro Manila, which is the major load center of Luzon Grid. To
meet the ever increasing demand, installation of additional power transformers or development
of a new substation are the project options considered.
Transmission Needs:
Considering the critical role of Las Pias Substation, the immediate implementation of the 4th
power transformer unit is urgently needed due to the following:
The substation is loaded more that 85 % already under normal condition and any outage of
one transformer would result in overloading of the remaining transformers in service. Thus, it
has no more provision for single-outage or N-1 contingency which is a reliability standard of
the PGC. The present situation is very detrimental for the reliability of power supply to Metro
Manila;
In March-April 2012, when one transformer at Las Pias Substation was damaged, subsectorization of the 115 kV distribution network of Meralco was implemented to avoid load
shedding. This resulted in both reliability and low voltage issues as the 115 kV lines connected
to Las Pias Substation were put on radial configuration; and
Las Pias Substation is critical to the successful operation of the WESM, hence without N-1
contingency, pricing error notices were declared for some trading intervals in the market due
to constraint violations.
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Las Pias S/S Expansion: 1-300 MVA, 230/115-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 3 Bays 230 kV
PCB and associated equipment (GIS), S/S Automation Control System (SACS) Expansion,
Transformer Protection and Breaker Failure Relays.
The distribution system under Sector 3 of MERALCO covers Pasay City, Makati City,
Muntinlupa City and Taguig City and the bulk power transmission is being served through Las
Pias and Muntinlupa Substations. The substation capacity expansions through the
installation of 4th transformer will be completed for Muntinlupa Substation and another
transformer unit will also be installed in Las Pinas Substation.
Transmission Needs:
The 4th transformer for both Muntinlupa and Las Pias Substations is a medium-term solution
only to address the increasing load and to provide single outage (N-1) contingency, hence to
address the ever-increasing demand in the long-term, especially in the existing Central
Business Districts (CBD) of Makati and Taguig Cities as well as the emerging Central Business
Park (CBP) in Pasay City, a new bulk power delivery point is needed by the system.
Pasay 230 kV S/S: 2-300 MVA, 230/115-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 2-50 MVAR, 115 kV
Capacitor Banks, 6-230 kV PCB (GIS) and 9-115 kV PCB (GIS) and associated equipment;
and
Las Pias-Pasay 230 kV T/L, SP-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR/AS, 21 km.
6.4.1.3 Baras (Antipolo)-Taguig 500 kV Transmission Line (Initially Energized at 230 kV)
and Taguig 230 kV Substation
Existing Transmission System:
The demand of Metro Manila was supplied by the generation import coming from the northern
and southern part of the Luzon Grid. The power exchange vis--vis from north to south of Metro
Manila transmission network relies heavily on the Quezon-Doa Imelda- Muntinlupa single
circuit 230 kV line; and
To meet the increasing power demand, the Quezon-Doa Imelda-Paco-Muntinlupa single
circuit 230 kV line will become heavily loaded and will lose its N-1 contingency. Furthermore,
the outage of one segment along this corridor will result in severe undervoltage.
Transmission Needs:
The Baras (Antipolo)-Taguig 500 kV line is Stage 1 of the Metro Manila 500 kV Backbone. This
project will initially be energized at 230 kV and will cut-in through the Muntinlupa-Paco 230 kV
line; and
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This project will decongest the loading of Muntinlupa-Paco 230 kV line during maximum south
generation dispatch. This will also provide additional reactive support from the Antipolo 230 kV
Substation to Metro Manila.
Major Project Components:
Baras (Antipolo)-Taguig 500 kV T/L (initially energized at 230 kV) , 4-795 MCM ACSR/AS,
ST-DC, 7.3 km, and 4-795 MCM ACSR/AS, SP-SC, 2-16 km;
Baras (Antipolo) S/S Expansion: 4-230 kV PCB and associated equipment; and
Taguig 230 kV S/S cut-in to Muntinlupa-Paco 230 kV T/L; 2-410 mm2 TACSR, SP-SC, 22.4 km; and
Taguig 230 kV S/S: 2-50 MVAR, 230 kV Capacitor Banks and 10-230 kV PCB and
associated equipment.
The distribution system under Sector 1 of MERALCO covers part of Bulacan, Quezon City,
Caloocan and Manila and the bulk power transmission is being served through Marilao,
Quezon and Paco 230 kV Substations. At present, these substations are already loaded
ranging from 55-71% during normal condition. During single outage event (N-1 or outage of
one power transformer), however, Marilao Substation could already experience slight
overloading. As such, a Special Protection System (SPS) is installed to drop loads in case of
an outage of one of its two 300 MVA, 230/115 kV power transformers to prevent overloading
of the remaining transformer.
Transmission Needs:
The existing and projected demand of each substation for 10 years was assessed through
system study. The result of system simulation conducted shows the following per cent
overloading during N-1 event in 2018: Marilao (2-300 MVA)-123 %, Quezon (4-300 MVA)-100
% and Paco (3-300 MVA)-102 %. Therefore, to prevent any power disruption to the customers
within Sector 1 of MERALCO, there is a need for a new 230 kV drawdown substation
considering also the expansion constraints in the said substations; and
The proposed Manila 230 kV Substation will be temporarily linked to the grid through cut-in
connection along the existing Marilao-Quezon 230 kV line and ultimately terminated to the new
500/230 kV substation in Marilao in the future. Furthermore, due to the difficulty in looking for
a wider area for a conventional substation in the vicinity of Tondo, Manila, a Gas Insulated
Switchgear (GIS) substation is being considered.
Major Project Components:
Manila 230 kV S/S: 2-300 MVA, 230/115-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 2-50 MVAR, 115 kV
Capacitor Banks, 6-230 kV PCB (GIS) and 9-115 kV PCB (GIS) and associated equipment;
and
From Marilao-Quezon cut-in point to Manila S/S, 230 kV SP-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR/AS,
21
km.
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At present, the only direct 230 kV transmission line from the existing power plants in Bataan
and Zambales provinces to the load centers in Bulacan and Metro Manila is the HermosaMarilao-Quezon single circuit line with the maximum transfer capacity of 600 MVA.
Transmission Needs:
Hermosa Substation will serve as a merging point of the bulk generation coming from the
existing Limay CCPP, Petron RSFF, Subic Enron DPP, Mariveles CFPP and the programmed
power plants, such as RP Energy and SMC Global CFPP, AG&P, KEPCO, and Sta. Rita Solar
PV. With an aggregate dependable capacity of about 4,000 MW from the existing and incoming
power plants, the system study conducted has determined the need to develop additional
outgoing circuits from Hermosa to San Jose Substation to allow simultaneous maximum
dispatch of power generated from these power plants;
In addition, during contingency events in the existing 500 kV backbone, portion of the
generation output of Sual and Masinloc CFPP will also be using this proposed 500 kV line via
the Bolo-Hermosa transmission corridor; and
Depending on the actual timing of power plant development in the area, this project can be
divided into stage-by-stage implementation.
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From Limay area, there are two existing transmission corridors going up to Hermosa
Substation which are operating as separate circuits. One corridor is rated at 2x300 MVA
capacity while the other is rated at 2x1,100 MVA capacity. With more than 1,200 MW total
installed generation capacity from Mariveles Coal, Limay Combined-Cycle and Petron Plant,
the existing corridors are just sufficient to maintain the Grid Code requirement for N-1
contingency provision.
Transmission Needs:
The southern part of the province of Bataan is expected to become a bulk generation hub with
the entry of more than 4,000 MW additional capacity from the power plant projects of GNPower,
SMC, AG&P and KEPCO.
Given the limitation of the existing corridors, the development of a new 500 kV transmission
backbone from Limay or Mariveles area to Hermosa is necessary to allow the export of bulk
power to the load center. Also, a new 500 kV substation in the area is required to serve as the
common connection point for the incoming power plants. This project is complementary to the
Hermosa-San Jose 500 kV Transmission Line project.
While the conduct of a Feasibility Study has been considered already for the possible
development of a submarine cable link between Bataan and Cavite/Metro Manila area, it
should be noted that the overhead transmission line corridor from Limay or Mariveles to
Hermosa is still needed and it is part of the transmission master plan for the area.
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Depending on the actual timing of power plant development in the area, this project can be
divided into stage-by-stage implementation.
There are two existing 500 kV drawdown substations that share about 60% of the power
requirements of load centers in Luzon Grid: the San Jose 500 kV Substation in the north of
Metro Manila and the Dasmarias 500 kV Substation in the south;
San Jose is the main merging point of bulk generation coming from Masinloc and Sual CFPP
from the north via Bolo 500 kV S/S and QPPL while Pagbilao CFPP from the south via the
Tayabas 500 kV S/S;
San Jose Substation is presently arranged in a ring-bus configuration which further adds to its
criticality due to the limited flexibility of its operation; and
Furthermore, during maintenance or outage of one 500/230 kV transformer banks in San Jose
Substation, the operation of the remaining transformers will be limited to prepare for the next
N-1 contingency. Thus, in such a scenario, there is a probability to dispatch more expensive
oil-based power plants that affect the consumers power rates.
Transmission Needs:
To reduce the criticality and allow operational flexibility during outage or maintenance of a
500/230 kV transformer bank in San Jose, there is a need to relieve or reduce the loading of
San Jose Substation; and
Thus, the proposal to develop the Antipolo 500 kV Substation, bus in along the existing San
Jose-Tayabas 500 kV line to augment the function being performed by San Jose and
significantly reduce its criticality.
Major Project Components:
Antipolo-San Jose 500 kV Line Extension: 500 kV, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 9 km;
Antipolo-Tayabas 500 kV Line Extension: 500 kV, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 8.5 km; and
Antipolo 500 kV S/S: 10-500 kV PCB, 3-230 kV PCB and associated equipment, 7-250 MVA,
500/230 kV Power Transformers and 1-100 MVAR, 230 kV Shunt Reactor.
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6.4.2 Overall Benefits after the Implementation of Proposed Transmission Projects for the
National Capital Region
The immediate energization of the 4th 300 MVA transformer under the Las Pias Substation
Expansion in 2016, and the establishment of three new drawdown 230 kV substations in Pasay,
Manila and Taguig in the 2019-2020 period will ensure a more reliable 230 kV power delivery
system towards Metro Manila in the next ten years. Although intended to address load-growth in
the short-term, the completion of two 500 kV transmission lines and one 500 kV substation in the
period 2018-2020 are also part of a long-term plan for a reliable 500 kV Luzon Backbone to
complement the 230 kV system linking the load centers in the NCR.
Furthermore, the anticipated entry of baseload power plants both in South and North Luzon
requires first the conduct of Feasibility Study (FS) each for the proposed Bataan-Cavite (with
submarine cable via the Manila Bay) and the Taguig-Alaminos 500 kV Transmission Line
Projects. The completions of the FS reports will firm up the CAPEX requirement as well as the
timing or target completion of said major transmission projects. The completion of these proposed
transmission projects will provide benefits to the end users in terms of improved system reliability,
acceptable power quality, improved security of supply in the long-term and a more competitive
generation rate, as a result of well-managed transmission congestion.
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Luzon Voltage Improvement Project 2, includes 2-100 MVAR, 230 kV Capacitor Bank
each at Dasmarias and Bian S/S; and
Luzon PCB Replacement Project, includes PCB and associated equipment at Malaya
(3-230 kV PCB) and Gumaca (2-230 kV PCB).
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ETC
2018
2018
2019
2020
2016
2016
2018
2018
2020
2019
2019
2020
2018
The 764 MW Pagbilao and 511 MW QPPL CFPP in Quezon are connected to the Luzon Grid
through Tayabas Substation, while the 1,271 MW Ilijan NGPP is linked partly to Tayabas 500
kV Switchbays. Likewise, Tayabas Substation is also linked to Naga Substation in the Bicol
Region through the 500 kV-designed transmission line (initially energized at 230 kV).
Transmission Needs:
To cater the programmed generation capacity additions, such as the 1,720 MW Atimonan LNG
Power Plant as well as the programmed generation expansion of QPPL and Pagbilao CFPP
(with total 2,640 MW combined capacity) and the entry of 600 MW Energy World LNG, it would
require a new 500 kV Substation in Pagbilao area. This is in lieu of expanding the existing
Tayabas 500/230 kV Substation. This will also involve the energization to 500 kV of a segment
of the Naga-Tayabas Transmission Line.
Pagbilao 500 kV S/S: 3-750 MVA, 500/230 kV Power Transformer, 8-500 kV PCB and 8-230
kV PCB and associated equipment;
Tayabas 500 kV S/S Expansion: 4-230 kV PCB and associated equipment;
PagbilaoTayabas 500 kV T/L, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 17 km; and
Naga-Tayabas 230 kV T/L Extension: ST-DC, 4-795 MCM ACSR, 1 km.
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Transmission Needs:
The Naga-Pili 69 kV Line is a double circuit facility serving the whole franchise area of
CASURECO III, portion of CASURECO II and directly connected loads in the province of
Camarines Sur.
One of the circuits further extends from Pili to the municipality of Lagonoy to serve the whole
franchise area of CASURECO IV.
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The other circuit of the line is also extended to the city of Ligao in Albay where the power from
Daraga substation could alternatively supply fractional of the power requirements of
CASURECO III in Iriga City.
With continues growth of connected loads along this 69 kV lines, overloading is expected
particularly during contingencies.
Transmission Needs:
The upgrading of the Naga-Pili 69 kV line will support the development of the commercial and
industrial loads in the province of Camarines Sur. The upgrading of the line will also allow
optimal utilization of the additional transformer capacity at Naga Substation and at the same
time, it will allow better operational flexibility for the 69 kV loop going to Daraga Substation.
Project Components:
Major loads of Batangas Province are being served by Batangas and Bay 230/69 kV
Substations. The capacity of these substations upon implementation of the ongoing projects
within the Third Regulatory Period will be 2-300 MVA and 2-100 MVA for Batangas Substation
and 2-100 MVA for Bay Substation. However, to cater load growth in the long term, the space
limitations at these existing substations would trigger the development of a new substation in
another strategic location.
Transmission Needs:
The Malvar 230 kV Substation will serve the incoming new industrial loads in Malvar and Lipa
City as well as the load growth of the existing customers in the area;
This will relieve the loading of both Batangas and Bay Substation for future load growth and
will provide operational flexibility; and
The Malvar 230 kV Substation is also in lieu of constructing more 69 kV lines from Batangas
Substation or upgrading of existing 69 kV lines.
Project Components:
Extension from the bus-in point (Batangas side) to Malvar S/S: 230 kV, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM
ACSR/AS, 5.0 km;
Extension from the bus-in point (Bay side) to Malvar S/S: 230 kV, ST-DC, 4-795 MCM
ACSR/AS, 5.0 km; and
Malvar S/S (New): 1-100 MVA, 230/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 9-230 kV PCB and 9-69
kV PCB and associated equipment.
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The Calaca 230 kV Substation is an old substation shared by NGCP and the Calaca CFPP. It
has also old primary and secondary equipment in the substation.
As the load of the said substation continues to grow, there is a need for additional transformer
capacity and improvement in reliability through ugrading/replacement of old primary and
secondary equipment, etc.; and
In order to ensure security and to set out clearly the asset boundary between NGCP and
Calaca CFPP, the Calaca 230 kV Substation requires the development of a new control
building separate from the control facility of the power plant.
Major Project Components:
Calaca 230 kV S/S: 1-100 MVA, 230/69 kV Power Transformer, 2-230 kV PCB, 1-69 kV PCB
and associated equipment, Secondary Equipment and New Control Building.
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To meet the projected load growth, there is a need for a bigger substation capacity where the
69 kV transmission lines could permanently connect. It will also complement the proposed
Eastern Albay 69 kV Transmission Line Project; and
In order to ensure security and to set out clearly the asset boundary, the proposed Tiwi 230 kV
Substation requires the development of a new control facility separate from the control facility
of the geothermal power plant.
Major Project Components:
Tiwi 230 kV S/S: 1-50 MVA, 230/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 8-230 kV PCB, 2-69 kV PCB
and associated equipment, Secondary Equipment and New Control Building.
The total projected loading of the directly-connected customers and ALECO being served
through this line is expected to exceed its thermal rating. Thus, the need to reinforce the
existing line to accommodate load growth and at the same time ensure the reliability of supply
to the customers; and
It can be noted that the decision on September 22, 2009 for ERC Case No. 2008-105 MC cited
that the Tabaco-Ligao-Daraga 69 kV Line will be reclassified as Network/Transmission Assets
upon the closing the Daraga-Tabaco-Ligao 69 kV loop due to the implementation of Eastern
Albay 69 kV Line Project.
Major Project Components:
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The continuous growth in demand in Bicol Region should be addressed by increasing the
substation capacities in the area. Aside from old transformers in Naga, reliable operation in
Daraga Substation should be ensured during outage of one of the transformer units.
Transmission Needs:
To meet the projected increase in demand within the planning horizon and maintain the N-1
contingency provision, there is a need to increase the substation capacity through the
installation of additional power transformers.
Project Components:
Substations in Cavite, Quezon and Laguna will need capacity addition in order to address the
load growth and reliability issues in the area. In Dasmarias, replacement of the burnt unit
should be addressed while in Gumaca and Lumban additional units should be provided to
prevent disruption of service in case of outages.
Transmission Needs:
To meet the projected increase in demand in the planning horizon and maintain the N-1
contingency provision, there is a need to increase the substation capacity in each substation
through the installation of additional power transformers.
Project Components:
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While the capacity expansion in Daraga 230 kV Substation would resolve the capacity issue,
voltage problem is Sorsogon will still exist due to the long 69 kV line configuration.
Transmission Needs:
There is a need to establish a 230 kV drawdown substation closer to the loads in Sorsogon to
address the reliability issues, meet the projected demand and address the power quality issues
at the load-end substations.
Abuyog (Sorsogon) 230 kV S/S: 2-50 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 6-230 kV
PCB, 5-69 kV PCB and associated equipment;
Bacman S/S Expansion: 4-230 kV PCB and associated equipment; and
Bacman-Abuyog 230 kV T/L, 1-795 MCM ACSR, ST-DC, 25 km.
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6.5.3 Overall Benefits After the Implementation of Proposed Transmission Projects for
South Luzon
The completion of 500 kV Substation in Pagbilao, Quezon and the increased transfer capacity
due to the completion of 230 kV transmission line linking Calaca to Dasmarias Substations in
2018 ensures full dispatch of baseload power plants programmed in South Luzon. On the other
hand, the completion of 230 kV drawdown substation each in Batangas, Laguna and Sorsogon
provinces, the upgrading of existing substation each in Batangas (Calaca S/S) and Albay
provinces would sustain the projected load growth and improve the system reliability in South
Luzon in the next ten years.
Furthermore, the completion of 69 kV lines will also accommodate the projected load growth in
some areas, while extension of existing 69 kV system to form a loop or increase the transfer
capacity improves the system reliability. The installation of capacitor banks and shunt reactor in
the substations in the provinces of Sorsogon, Albay, Rizal, Laguna and Cavite ensure the power
quality (improves voltage profile) in various areas in South Luzon.
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Table 7.1: Existing and Programmed Generation Capacity for the Visayas Grid
Power Plant Type/
Existing Generation
Programmed Generation
Fuel Source/
Capacity
Capacity for 2013-2020
RE Source
(MW)*
(MW)^
Conventional Power Plants
Coal
793
822
Oil based
578
Natural Gas
Gas Turbine
55
Bio-Diesel
44
Sub-Total
1,470
822
RE-Based Power Plants
Wind
154
Geothermal
915
139
Biomass
103.6
Hydro
10
66
Solar
50
Sub-Total
925
512.6
Other Technology
Battery
40
Total
2,395
1,374.6
*Based on NGCP-SO data as of March 31, 2014
^Based on DOE List of Private Sector Initiated Projects as of February 28, 2014
c) Load Growth:
Southern Panay Backbone Transmission Project, composed of 95 km Sta. BarbaraSan Jose 138 kV T/L, and also includes the construction of San Jose S/S composed of
50 MVA, 138/69-13.8 kV, 2-138 kV PCB and 3-69 kV PCB and associated equipment. It
includes also Sta. Barbara S/S Expansion through the installation of 2-138 kV PCB and
associated equipment;
Visayas S/S Expansion, composed of 138/69-13.8 kV power transformers: Ormoc (100
MVA), Calung-calung (50 MVA) and Kabankalan (50 MVA);
Bohol Backbone Transmission Project, composed of 95 km Ubay-Corella 138 kV T/L
which also includes the construction of Corella S/S composed of 100 MVA,
138/6913.8 kV, 1-138 kV PCB and 3-69 kV PCB and associated equipment as well as the Ubay
S/S Expansion (2-138 kV PCB and associated equipment); and
Negros V T/L Project, includes 58 km San Carlos-Guihulngan 69 kV T/L, which is
intended to form a 69 kV transmission loop from Cadiz to Amlan. The implementation of
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this project was deferred due to high ROW acquisition cost that increased to more than
three times the initial estimates. To lower the cost of acquiring ROW, most of the
segments will be re-routed along the mountains, hence the need to file before the ERC
for approval due to the change in project components and implementation period.
i) Transmission Line: San Carlos LES Guihulngan: 69 kV, ST/SP-SC,
1-336.4 MCM ACSR, 58 km.
ii) Substations: San Carlos LES Termination Point, 3 69 kV Air Break Switch; and
Guihulngan LES Terminating Point, 3 69 kV Air Break Switch
d) Power Quality and System Reliability:
Visayas S/S Reliability Project 1, composed of 138/69-13.8 kV power transformers for
Amlan (50 MVA), Bacolod (100 MVA), Cadiz (50 MVA), Babatngon (50 MVA), Maasin
(50 MVA) and Samboan (50 MVA) and 150 MVA, 230/138 kV power transformer for
Ormoc S/S;
Visayas S/S Reliability Project 2, composed of 138/69-13.8 kV power transformers for
Mandaue (100 MVA), Lapu-lapu (100 MVA), Ormoc (100 MVA), Sta. Barbara (2-50
MVA), Babatngon (50 MVA) and Sta. Rita (50 MVA from Ormoc S/S);
Ormoc-Babatngon 138 kV T/L, 78.54 km and includes S/S Expansions composed of
1-138 kV PCB and associated equipment each at Ormoc and Babatngon S/S;
nd
Ormoc-Maasin 138 kV T/L, 113.97 km of 2 circuit stringing and includes PCB and
associated equipment for Ormoc (1-138 kV PCB) and Maasin (3-138 kV PCB);
Culasi-San Jose 69 kV T/L, 86 km and includes S/S expansion at San Jose (2-69 kV
PCB and associated equipment) and a 69 kV Air Break Switch (ABS) at Culasi Load-end
S/S;
Cebu-Lapu-lapu T/L, originally involves the construction of the 3rd circuit of 138 kV line
from Cebu via Mandaue to Lapulapu, however, the adoption of a long-term strategic
development of the proposed CNP 230 kV Backbone necessitates the change in project
components. As such, the overhead line portion will be designed at 230 kV (initially
energized at 138 kV) considering the growth in demand in Cebu and the difficulty in
acquiring ROW for future transmission facilities. Due to the revised project components,
and new implementation scheme/timeline, the project was filed before the ERC for
approval.
i) Overhead Transmission Line:
Cebu S/S Umapad CTS: 230 kV, ST/SP-DC, 2-795 MCM ACSR, 9 km
(initially energized at 138 kV)
ii) Underground and Submarine Cable:
Umapad CTS Mandaue Cable Joint (CJ): 138 kV, SC, three single-core
1,000 mm2 XLPE underground cable, 0.3 km;
Mandaue CJ Lapulapu CJ: 138 kV, SC, two bundle of three-core 500
mm2 XLPE submarine cable, 0.5 km; and
Lapulapu CJ Lapulapu S/S: 138 kV, SC, three single-core 1,000 mm2
XLPE underground cable, 0.1 km.
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Transmission Needs:
A
The project (initially energized at 69 kV pending the decision on the acquisition of PEDC Assets)
is targeted for completion in 2014, which is still within the 3rd Regulatory Period, and is being
implemented ahead by TAREC. As a transmission asset, the reimbursement for this project will
be included by NGCP in its 4th Regulatory reset application.
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d) The need to maintain compliance with the PGC-prescribed power quality standards,
improve system reliability and comply with the statutory requirement to NGCP as the
transmission service provider.
Shown in Table 7.2 is the list of transmission projects planned for the Visayas in the period 20162023 with the corresponding project drivers.
Table 7.2: Proposed Transmission Projects for the Visayas
PROJECT NAME / DRIVERS
GENERATION ENTRY
Cebu Negros Panay 230 kV Backbone (Stage 2)
GENERATION ENTRY and SYSTEM RELIABILITY
Eastern Panay 138 kV Backbone
Cebu Negros Panay 230 kV Backbone (Stage 1)
E.B. Magalona Cadiz 138 kV T/L
LOAD GROWTH
Umapad 230 kV Substation
SRP 138 kV Substation
LOAD GROWTH and SYSTEM RELIABILITY
Nabas Caticlan 138 kV T/L
Amlan Dumaguete 138 kV T/L
Babatngon Campetic 138 kV T/L
Panay Substations Upgrading Project
Cebu Substation Upgrading Project
Leyte Bohol Line 2
SYSTEM RELIABILITY
Permanent Restoration of Panitan-Nabas and
Ormoc-Isabel 138 kV lines
Kabankalan S/S Reliability Improvement
Leyte Substation Upgrading Project
Naga 138 kV Substation Upgrading
Negros Substations Upgrading Project
Babatngon Sta. Rita 138 kV T/L Upgrading
Samar Substation Upgrading Project
Bohol Substations Upgrading Project
Calbayog Allen 69 kV Line
Cebu-Bohol 138 kV Interconnection Project
SYSTEM RELIABILITY and POWER QUALITY
Visayas Voltage Improvement 1
Maasin Javier 138 kV T/L
SYSTEM RELIABILITY and STATUTORY
Tagbilaran 69 kV Substation
STATUTORY and GENERATION ENTRY
Bacolod - San Enrique 69 kV T/L Reclassification
Cadiz San Carlos 69 kV T/L Reclassification
PROVINCE
ETC
Cebu
2017
Iloilo
Iloilo and Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental
2016
2016
2020
Cebu
Cebu
2017
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
2019
2022
2016
Negros Occidental
Leyte, Southern Leyte
Cebu
Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental
Leyte and Samar
Samar
Bohol
Samar and Northern Samar
Cebu and Bohol
2018
2018
2018
2019
2019
2019
2020
2020
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The customers in eastern part of Panay Island draws their power from Panit-an Substation via
a single circuit Panit-an-Balasan 69 kV transmission line, which is a radial line and without N1 contingency.
Transmission Needs:
The transfer capacity of the existing Negros-Panay 138 kV Interconnection system is limited to
85 MW only.
Transmission Needs:
In the period 2013-2016, the aggregate installed capacity of the programmed generation
capacity addition within Panay Island is already 556 MW, as shown in Table 7.1a. With an
actual peak demand of only 258.6 MW in 2012 and is projected to grow at an AACGR of 5.52%
in the next 10 years, there is a need to establish a bigger capacity transmission system at
higher voltage to ensure full dispatch of the programmed generation capacity addition.
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City is under the VMC Rural Electric Service Cooperative (VRESCO) franchise area and
its power requirement is being served through Cadiz Substation connected to a single circuit
138 kV line to Bacolod Substation; and
Any outage in the 138 kV Bacolod-Cadiz line would mean loss of power supply within the
VRESCO franchise area.
Transmission Needs:
The Cebu Grid accounts for about 50% of the entire projected power requirement of Visayas.
Various substations, which include the Cebu Substation, serve the major load centers
particularly in Metro Cebu. However, the Cebu Substation, has no more adequate area for
expansion to accommodate the installation of additional equipment that could provide
additional substation capacity.
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Transmission Needs
A new major drawdown substation is needed to cater the projected power requirement in the
northern part of Metro Cebu.
Umapad 230 kV S/S: 2-300 MVA 230/138-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 2-300 MVA 230/6913.8 kV Power Transformer, 7-230 kV PCB (GIS), 4-138 kV PCB (GIS) and 4-69 kV PCB (GIS)
and associated equipment.
A major infrastructure development within the South Road Properties (SRP) is projected to
further increase the existing power requirement. However, Quiot 138 kV Substation, which is
the nearest drawdown substation for the SRP area has no more adequate area for expansion
to accommodate the installation of additional equipment that could provide a reliable power
delivery system.
Transmission Needs:
SRP 230 kV S/S, 2-300 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Power Transformers, 5-230 kV PCB (GIS) and
4-69 kV PCB (GIS) and associated equipment; and
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7.5.7 Nabas Caticlan 138 kV Transmission Line
Existing Transmission System:
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Transmission Needs:
A transmission system with bigger transfer capacity composed of 138 kV line from Nabas
Substation to a proposed Caticlan Substation needs to be implemented primarily to address
the projected load growth and at the same time improve the power quality by minimizing
transmission loss.
Transmission Needs:
To
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Transmission Needs:
To accommodate the projected demand and avoid overloading of the transformer, there is a
need to upgrade the transformation capacity of Naga, Colon, Calung-calung and
Daanbantayan Substations.
Naga 138 kV S/S: 1-50 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer (transferred from Naga S/S),
2-138 kV PCB, 2-69 kV PCB and associated equipment;
Colon 138 kV S/S: 2-100 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 2-138 kV PCB, 2-69 kV
PCB and associated equipment;
Calung-calung 138 kV S/S: 1-50 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer (to replace the
30 MVA transformer), 2-138 kV PCB, 2-69 kV PCB and associated equipment; and
Daanbantayan 230 kV S/S: 1-50 MVA 230/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 2-230 kV PCB, 269 kV PCB and associated equipment.
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transmission system requires the construction of a 2nd circuit 138 kV submarine cable and the
corresponding 138 kV overhead line to increase the existing maximum transfer capacity and
improve the system reliability to Bohol Island.
Major Project Components:
Leyte-Bohol 138 kV submarine cable, 1-300 mm2, 17.6 km;
Maasin-Guadalupe 138 kV T/L, ST-SC, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 4.94 km; and
CP Garcia-Ubay 138 kV T/L, ST-SC, 1-795 MCM ACSR,19 km
The Panitan - Nabas and Ormoc - Isabel 138 kV Lines were among the most damage
transmission lines when the Typhoon Yolanda hit the Visayas area in November 2013.
Power restoration activities and measures were undertaken through the use of temporary
Emergency Restoration System (ERS), light-weight modular towers and steel pole structures.
Due to the extensive damage caused by the super typhoon, almost all stockpiled structures
that are intended for emergency use were employed.
The transmission capacity of the Panitan - Nabas 138 kV Line is limited to 100 MW since
some portion of the line were restored through the use of steel pole structures utilizing 336.4
MCM ACSR conductor.
There is no N-1 contingency provision along the Ormoc - Isabel 138 kV Line since only one
circuit was restored through the use of temporary structures.
Transmission Needs:
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Transmission Needs:
To improve the system reliability of the 138 kV lines to Bacolod and Mabinay Substations and
prevent partial blackout during double-bus outage in Kabankalan S/S, the Kabankalan-Bacolod
and Kabankalan-Mabinay 138 kV lines should be connected in the same switchbay; and
The proposed connection scheme will ensure continuity of supply in Northern Negros and
Panay during the simultaneous outage of the two 138 kV buses at Kabankalan Substation.
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The Naga Substation in Cebu receives about 185 MW of aggregate dependable capacity from
Gas Turbines, Coal-Fired and Diesel Thermal Power Plants and also serves several power
customers. This substation facility was already 36 years old, having been energized in 1977;
and
At present, all major equipment including power transformers and power circuit breakers are
already old, thus already difficult to maintain due to the dearth of spare parts in the market
while some are closely being monitored for indication of operational malfunctions.
Transmission Needs:
The Naga Substation needs to be upgraded to prevent any operational breakdown of old
equipment; and
The installation of new equipment will maintain/improve the system reliability, thus prevent any
unserved energy to the customers in case of equipment breakdown at the substation.
Major Project Components:
Supply and installation of 2-100 MVA, 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformers, 18-138 kV PCB
and 9-69 kV PCB including associated equipment; and
Includes dismantling and gradual replacement of existing equipment.
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There is a need to increase the transmission capacity of the Babatngon-Paranas 138 kV line
to 2-180 MW by removing the transmission constraint of the San Juanico Strait portion of the
said 138 kV line;
Utilize the Babatngon-Sta. Rita 138 kV line with lower capacity by energizing it at 69 kV which
still would be sufficient to serve even the projected load growth, but it could improve system
reliability by eliminating the 138 kV tap connection; and
Transfer the NGCP substation facilities at Sta. Rita to
Babatngon Substation for more efficient O & M.
Major Project Components:
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Ubay 138 kV S/S, 1-100 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 2-138 kV PCB, 1-69 kV
PCB and associated equipment; and
Corella 138 kV S/S, 1-100 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 2-138 kV PCB, 1-69 kV
PCB and associated equipment.
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Project Components:
During the outage the Leyte-Bohol 138 kV Interconnection, which may be caused by calamities
such as supertyphoons, 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 condition, there is a need to establish an alternative
transmission corridor towards Bohol;
Similarly, in order to improve the reliability of power delivery towards the Leyte Island,
particularly during contingency events, new transmission facilities that will serve as an
alternative transmission corridor to the existing Leyte-Cebu 230 kV Submarine Interconnection
is proposed.
Project Components:
New 138 kV switching stations and cable terminal stations at Sibonga, Cebu and in Loon,
Bohol;
138 kV Submarine Cable from Sibonga, Cebu to Loon, Bohol; and
A 138 kV overhead transmission line from Loon towards Corella S/S and Ubay S/S.
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Transmission Needs:
Maasin-Javier 138 kV T/L, ST-DC, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 105 km; and
Javier 138 kV S/S: 2-50 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 7-138 kV PCB and
associated equipment.
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Bohol Enterprise Inc. (BEI) and Sta. Clara Hydro are currently connected to the 69 kV
Tagbilaran Substation of NGCP via BDPP Switchyards10 MVA transformer; and
Any outage/maintenance at the Bohol Diesel Power Plant (BDPP) Switchyards 10 MVA
transformer will result in power interruption to BEI and undelivered power supply from Sta. Clara
Hydro.
Transmission Needs:
Another 10 MVA transformer within Tagbilaran 69 kV Substation could directly serve BEI and
could provide a more reliable power delivery system for Sta. Clara Hydro; and
With the 10 MVA transformer in place, any outage or maintenance works in the BDPP
Switchyard facilities will no longer affect these two customers.
Project Components:
Tagbilaran 69 kV S/S: 10 MVA 69/13.8 kV Power Transformer and 3-69 kV PCB and
associated equipment.
Transmission Function:
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Transmission Function:
7.6 Overall Benefits after the Implementation of Proposed Transmission Projects for the
Visayas
In the short-term, the successive completion of two-staged Cebu-Negros-Panay (CNP) 230 kV
Backbone in the period 2016-2017 would allow the entry of programmed generation capacity in
Cebu and Panay Islands and would also improve system reliability. In the long-term, however,
the completion of CNP 230 kV Backbone will provide high transfer capacity between Cebu-Negros
and Panay Islands, thus will improve both the system reliability and maintain acceptable voltage
level (by minimizing system loss) to the power consumers.
In addition, the completion of several 138 kV and 69 kV transmission lines, upgrading of existing
138 kV substations and 138 kV interconnection system in the period 2016-2020 will also provide
increased transfer capacity to meet the projected load-growth, allow full dispatch of programmed
power plants, which will also improve both the system reliability and power quality in various areas
in the next 10 years.
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Table 8.1: Existing and Programmed Generation Capacity for Mindanao Grid
Programmed
Existing Generation
Power Plant Type/
Generation Capacity
Fuel Source/RE Source
Capacity(MW)*
for 2013-2020 (MW)^
Conventional Power Plants
Coal
210
3,140
Oil based
745
41.1
Sub-Total
955
3,181.1
RE-Based Power Plants
Wind
Solar
45
Geothermal
108
50
Biomass
8
52.4
Hydro
1,049
168.4
Sub-Total
1,165
315.8
Total
2,120
3,496.9
*Based on NGCP-SO data as of March 31, 2014
^Based on DOE List of Private Sector Initiated Projects as of February 28, 2014
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Toril 138 kV S/S: 12-138 kV PCB and 3-69 kV PCB and associated equipment and 50 MVA
138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer including Protection, Control, Metering and
Communication Systems; and
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Toril-Davao 138 kV T/L: ST-DC, from 1-795 MCM to 1-410mm TACSR, 17 km
Misamis Oriental is located in the northern part of Mindanao and its power requirement is being
provided by the NGCP Lugait Substation through the 60 km Lugait Carmen 69 kV line, a very
old line constructed in 1966. The Misamis Oriental I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MORESCO I)
and Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company Electric (CEPALCO), a private distribution
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utility serving Cagayan De Oro City, handle the distribution of power to the electricity end users
through their respective load-end substations connected to the said 69 kV line.
Transmission Needs:
Due to the projected load growth in Misamis Oriental triggered by the development of
commercial areas around the newly constructed Laguindingan Airport, the existing LugaitCarmen 69 kV line will no longer be sufficient to provide the needed transmission service.
Considering the relatively long stretch of the 69 kV line, which is already loaded at about 70%
of its maximum capacity, the result of system simulation conducted has determined the urgent
need to establish a new 138 kV drawdown substation strategically located 45 km from Lugait
Substation and 30 km from Tagoloan Substation. The proposed new substation will also
improve the system reliability and incidentally improve the power quality to the power
consumers in Misamis Oriental.
Opol 138 kV S/S: 75 MVA, 138/69-13.8kV Power Transformer 3-138 kV PCB, 3-69 kV PCB
and associated equipment;
Cut-in to Lugait-Tagoloan 138 kV Line:
Line 1: 138 kV, ST-DC1, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 7 km; and
Line 2: 138 kV, ST-DC1, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 7 km.
Cut-in to Lugait-Carmen 69 kV Line:
Line 1: 69 kV, SP-SC, 1-336.4MCM, 0.1 km; and
Line 2: 69 kV, SP-SC, 1-336.4 MCM ACSR, 0.1 km.
The existing switchyard of Agus 6 HEPP serves as a connection point between the two Agus
HEPP, the Lanao Electric Cooperative (LANECO), Iligan Light and other directly connected
customers such as Mabuhay Vinyl, Platinum Group Metals Corp., Treasure Steelworks and
Pilmico. Mindanao is highly dependent on hydroelectric power generation that provides more
than 50% of the overall power supply. The entire Agus HEPP Complex in Lanao Del Sur has
a total dependable capacity of 580 MW in which about 30% or 182 MW comes from Agus 6
and 7 HEPP, which are Ancillary Service Providers to the Mindanao Grid.
Transmission Needs:
Considering the switchyard equipments deteriorating condition and old age, having been
constructed in 1953, the Agus 6 Switchyard Upgrading/Rehabilitation will improve the system
reliability. This is primarily intended to prevent sudden disengagement of Agus 6 and 7 HEPP
from the grid, which will cause significant loss of generation to the power deficient island.
Furthermore, the proposed switchyard upgrading/rehabilitation will address the difficulty in
maintenance due to scarcity of spare parts in the market because of obsolescence and also
will meet the standards of the new protection philosophy requirements.
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Villanueva 230 kV S/S: 2-300MVA 230/138-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 14-230kV PCB and
associated equipment, 2-35 MVAR 230kV Shunt Reactors;
Maramag 230 kV S/S: 2-300MVA 230/138-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 10-230 kV PCB and
associated equipment; and
Bunawan 230 kV S/S, 2-300MVA 230/138-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 6-230kV PCB and
associated equipment.
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Transmission Needs:
The total power demand in NEMA has reached
more than 130 MW and is expected to increase at
a significant rate in the next 10 years. This projected
increase in power demand in NEMA requires the
implementation of 3rd circuit of Villanueva-Jasaan
138 kV Line to prevent overloading should there be
an outage in one of the three circuits. In addition,
there is also a need to bus-in or divert the existing
Jasaan-Butuan 138 kV double circuit line to Nasipit
Substation and install additional 50 MVA
transformer thereat to improve system reliability as well as improve power quality at Butuan,
Placer and San Francisco Substations during N-1 event.
Major Project Components:
Transmission Needs:
Peak demand forecasts for the DUs and ECs located in Lanao and North Central Mindanao
areas indicate a significant increase in the next several years. This growth can be attributed to
the expected economic developments in these areas, particularly in the towns and cities under
the franchise areas of the following DUs and ECs: Lanao del Norte Electric Cooperative
(LANECO), Cagayan Electric Power and Light Co. Inc. (CEPALCO), Iligan Light and Power
Inc. (ILPI), Bukidnon II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BUSECO II), and First Bukidnon Electric
Cooperative, Inc. (FIBECO). This requires the installation of additional transformer in Tagoloan
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Tagoloan 138 kV S/S, 1-100 MVA, 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 2-138 kV PCB and
associated equipment;
Maramag 138 kV S/S, 1-75 MVA, 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 2-138 kV PCB and
associated equipment; and
Agus 6 Switchyard, 1-100 MVA, 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 2-138 kV PCB and
associated equipment.
The power transmission system in the north eastern part of Mindanao, which is composed of
Agusan Del Norte, Agusan Del Sur Surigao Del Norte and Surigao Del Sur, is through the
138 kV lines linking Butuan, Placer, San Francisco and Bislig Substations. These 138 kV
substations are linked through the 69 kV lines to the load-end substations of each seven
electric cooperatives that handle the power distribution to the consumers in their respective
franchise areas: Surigao del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SURNECO), Surigao del Sur
Electric Cooperative I and II, Inc. (SURSECO I and SURSECO II), Siargao Electric
Cooperative, Inc. (SIARELCO), Agusan del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ANECO), Agusan
del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ASELCO) and Davao Oriental Electric Cooperative, Inc.
(DORECO).
Transmission Needs:
The significant increase in projected demand in the next ten years is due to the anticipated
entry of generation developments, additional mining explorations and the corresponding
expansions of existing mining companies in the area. As such, additional transformers need
to be installed at Placer and Butuan Substations to accommodate the projected increase in
power demand. Likewise, additional transformers are also needed to provide single outage
contingency at San Francisco and Bislig Substations. Based on the result of system study
conducted, to address low voltage or improve the power quality in Surigao Del Norte, there is
also a need to install capacitor banks at the 69 kV bus in Placer Substation.
Major Project Components:
Butuan 138 kV S/S: 1-100 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 2-138 kV PCB and
associated equipment;
Placer 138 kV S/S: 1-100 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 2-138 kV PCB and
associated equipment and 2-7.5 MVAR 69 kV Capacitor Banks;
San Francisco 138 kV S/S: 1-50 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 2-138 kV PCB
and associated equipment; and
Bislig 138 kV S/S: 1-50 MVA 138/69-13.8 kV Power Transformer, 2-138 kV PCB and
associated equipment.
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The bulk power delivery points in South Eastern Mindanao (SEMA) or more commonly known
as Region IX or Davao Region, which is composed of four provinces, namely Davao del Norte,
Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley is through Davao and Kidapawan
Substations. Davao Substation is linked via 138 kV lines to both Bunawan and Kibawe
Substations, while Kidapawan Substation is linked via 138 kV line to Matanao Substation; and
Power distribution to the end users is handled by three electric cooperatives: Davao Oriental
Electric Cooperative (DORECO), Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative (DANECO), and Davao
del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (DASURECO), while the sole private distribution utility is
Davao Light and Power Corp. (DLPC).
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Transmission Needs:
The power demand in SEMA is projected to increase significantly in the next ten years, such
that the existing transformer capacities in Kidapawan and Davao Substations will no longer be
sufficient to accommodate increase in load starting in the period 2019-2020. Likewise, the said
substations also need to have single outage contingency to prevent power curtailment should
a transformer outage occurs.
Major Project Components:
Kidapawan 138 kV S/S: 150MVA, 138/6913.8 kV Power Transformers, 2-138 kV PCB and
associated equipment; and
Davao 138 kV S/S: 1150MVA, 138/6913.8 kV Power Transformers, 2-138 kV PCB and
associated equipment.
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The Agus 2 138 kV Switchyard, together with the Agus 5, 6 and Pulangi 4 Switchyards, were
among those assets classified by Joint PSALM-NPC-TransCo Working Group on Fixed Asset
Boundary (TWG-FAB) that perform grid or transmission functions. As such, these were turnedover in 2010 to NGCP, which has been responsible for the switchyards improvement,
expansion, operation, and/or maintenance. Currently, it is in a breaker-and-a-half configuration
consisting of 14 sets of 138 kV SF6 circuit breakers and connected to NGCP Balo-I and Kibawe
Substation via a double circuit 138 kV line with 795 MCM ACSR conductor.
At present, high voltage equipment installed at Agus 2 138 kV Switchyard are operated and
controlled both at the Agus 2 HEPP control room and Agus 2 138 kV Switchyard control room,
which is shared with the control engineers of the National Power Corporation (NPC).
Given the current set-up of having shared control room facilities for Agus 2 HEPP and Agus 2
Switchyard, it requires a separate control building for Agus 2 Switchyard to aid NGCP
personnel in operating and maintaining the said switchyard independently according to the
policies, protocols and procedures of NGCP as these are different with that of NPC.
Consequently, there is a need to install new monitoring, switching, metering, annunciation and
control equipment in order to have full control of the switchyard. The proposed
upgrading/rehabilitation will also address the deteriorating physical and operational condition
of the high voltage equipment in the switchyard considering that these are now aged and prone
to malfunction.
Agus 2 Switchyard: 2-138 kV PCB and other old/aged and/or defective equipment; and
Expansion of the existing Control Building Flood Control System.
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Tacurong-Sultan Kudarat 138 kV T/L, ST-SC, 1-795 MCM ACSR, 101 km;
Tacurong 138 kV S/S: 2-138 kV PCB and associated equipment; and
Sultan Kudarat S/S Expansion: 2-138 kV PCB and associated equipment.
The power requirement of the province of Sultan Kudarat, which is located on the southwestern
part of Mindanao, is at the moment being supplied by the grid through the following three 138
kV line corridors, namely: Kibawe-Sultan Kudarat, Kibawe-Tacurong and Gen. SantosTacurong. Power distribution in the area is handled by Sultan Kudarat Electric Cooperative,
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Inc. (SUKELCO) and the power supply, a diesel generator, is being provided by NPC-SPUG
to some far flung municipalities.
Transmission Needs and other Consideration:
With the limited source and supply of power in the area, there is a need to provide a grid
connection to the off-grid municipalities of Bagumbayan, Ninoy Aquino, Lebak and
Kalamansig. This will allow these towns in Sultan Kudarat to have access to a secured, reliable
and efficient power delivery services. Thus, it will serve as catalyst for economic development
and likewise accelerates the total electrification of the province.
Project Components:
The Agus 5 138 kV Switchyard is also one of the assets turned-over to NGCP by NPC. It has
a breaker-and-a-half configuration consisting of six sets of 138 kV SF6 circuit breakers which
is presently connected to NGCP Aurora and Balo-I Substations via a single circuit 138 kV line.
Similar to the case of Agus 2 138 kV Switchyard, high voltage equipment at the Agus 5 138 kV
Switchyard are also operated and controlled at the control room facility of NPC, which is shared
with NGCP.
There is also a need for a separate control building for Agus 5 138 kV Switchyard. This will
ensure continuity of operations and maintenance activities by NGCP personnel in accordance
with its policies, protocols and procedures. Accordingly, this is also in preparation to the
upcoming privatization of the power plant which may result in conflict of policies/rules and
system with NGCP during emergency situations/conditions. In addition, there ia also a need to
install a new monitoring, switching, metering, annunciation and control equipment in order to
have full control of the switchyard. The proposed upgrading/rehabilitation will likewise address
the deteriorating condition as to physical and operational aspect of some of the high voltage
equipment in the switchyard.
Agus 5 Switchyard: 1 - 138 kV PCB and other old/aged and/or defective equipment;
Upgrading of Protection, Control, Monitoring and Communication System; and
Construction of Separate Control Building, Switchyard Perimeter Control, Wall/Flood Control
System.
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The Pulangi 4 138 kV Switchyard is one of the assets turned-over to NGCP by NPC. It has a
breaker-and-a-half configuration consisting of 12 sets of 138 kV circuit breakers and connected
to NGCP Kibawe and Tagoloan Substations via double circuit 138 kV line.
As the demand continue to grow, the old PCB installed in Pulangi Substation, no longer have
the functional capability to efficiently respond to any system disturbance in the power network.
Moreover, these PCB are now difficult to maintain due to diminishing supply of spare parts in
the market.
As demand continues to grow, the old PCB that have been installed in various substations in
Mindanao have already reached its economic life. These will be replaced as they are already
considered unreliable which may jeopardize the overall system reliability and security of the
grid.
Table 8.4 Mindanao Power Circuit Breaker Replacement II Project Components
No. of 138 kV PCB
No. of 69 kV PCB
Substation / Switchyard
and associated
and associated
equipment
equipment
Agus 1 and 2 Switchyard
4
Agus 5 Switchyard
6
Aurora Substation
2
3
Balo-I Substation
7
1
Bislig Substation
3
4
Bunawan Substation
1
Butuan Substation
5
3
Davao Substation
8
2
General Santos Substation
1
4
Lugait Substation
1
Maco Substation
2
Maramag Substation
9
Nabunturan Substation
3
1
Naga Substation
3
Nasipit Substation
4
Placer Substation
1
Sultan Kudarat Substation
1
Tacurong Substation
1
8
Zamboanga Substation
2
2
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Aside from the Agus Complex Plants situated in the Northern Mindanao, several diesel power
plants are currently situated in various locations in Mindanao. The power generated from these
plants is transmitted to the load centers in Davao provinces and SOCCSKSARGEN (South
Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos). The power demand in
these two areas approximately accounts for about 50% of the islands total demand, with the
power flow generally from north to south. The bulk of power flows through the north through
the existing 138 kV transmission corridors.
Transmission Needs and other Consideration:
To address the current power generation deficiency in Mindanao resulting to frequent rotating
brownouts, the IMEM was established in 2013. Its main objective is to encourage electric
power industry participants to provide adequate capacity to meet demand including among
others, reserve requirements. Given the entry of the electricity market in the island, diesel
plants may be displaced. Considering this scenario, very low voltage in the area of north
eastern and southern Mindanao, especially during peak condition, will be experienced if no
voltage compensation is available during this contingency event. This project involves
installation of 69kV capacitor banks at various substations in Districts 4 and 6 to improve the
power quality and reliability of transmission service in these areas.
Project Component:
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8.6 Overall Benefits after the Implementation of Proposed Transmission Projects for
Mindanao
For the period 2016-2020, the completion of Balo-i-Villanueva-Maramag-Bunawan 230 kV
Backbone will provide roughly 1,000 MW additional transmission capacity to the existing
transmission corridors i.e., Agus 2-Kibawe, Balo-i-Villanueva-Maramag-Kibawe-Davao, and the
eastern transmission line. The extensions of the 230 kV backbone, which are the Balo-iKauswagan-Aurora in the north and Malita-Matanao-Bunawan in the south, will accommodate the
entry of bulk power generations to support the growing power requirement in the island and other
grids. Further, the proposed Balo-iKauswagan-Aurora will enhance the reliability of power
transmission to Zamboanga Peninsula.
In 2020, the Leyte-Mindanao Interconnection will be completed/energized with 450 MW maximum
transfer capacity, which will enable the exchange of energy among the grids during the shortfall
or surplus of power supply in Mindanao. The new 138 kV transmission line linking Tacurong and
Sultan Kudarat Substations will increase the power transfer capability of the grid in the south
western provinces. In addition, the 12-kilometer Villanueva-Jasaan Line 3, the 14-kilometer Baloi-Tagoloan Bus-in to Opol in Misamis Oriental, and the 8-kilometer Jasaan-Butuan Bus-in to
Nasipit in Agusan del Norte will complement load growth, single-outage contingencies (N-1) and
power quality requirements in the affected areas.
A total of 1,175 MVA transformer capacity allocated in various substations will accommodate the
projected increase in power demand and meet the N-1 contingency requirement of the island,
while the installation of a total of 45 MVAR capacitor banks in various substations will maintain
an acceptable voltage level during peak demand condition.
New 138 kV substations will also be completed and operational such as the Opol Substation
which will address the expected overloading of Lugait-Carmen 69 kV line as well as the low
voltage problem in Misamis Oriental. Given the long-standing power deficiency in Mindanao, the
completion of Toril Tubstation will allow the full dispatch of the anticipated 300 MW CFPP in Davao
area.
With the completion of all these transmission projects in Mindanao by end of 2023, the power
quality will be improved and the network will be fully N-1 compliant as required by the PGC.
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sources of energy that may become attractive for development by generation proponents as
a result of a wider market due to island interconnection.
Considering these salient and other intangible benefits, island interconnections become more
economically attractive in the long run. However, detailed studies should be undertaken to
quantify the overall benefits to the receiving island.
9.1.3 Major Project Development Considerations for Island Interconnections
The following major considerations shall be taken into account in the project development of
island interconnections:
a) The depth of the seabed between two islands is always an issue in interconnecting islands.
This is due to mechanical stress that the cable must be designed to withstand cable weight,
sea current, bottom drag, etc. during installation and repairs;
b) The use of HVAC or HVDC transmission systems, the size and length of the cable, the
existing situation of the grid, estimated load growth, environmental impact and public
acceptance and the possibilities for the development of energy resources; and
c) On the operational side, single outage contingency or N-1 reliability criterion needs to be
clarified further if it will be economically beneficial to the power consumers.
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Item
No.
1
4
5
6
7
ETC
2018
2019
2017
2019
2021
2016
2017
2018
2017
GE Generation Entry;
SR System Reliability;
LG Load Growth; and
PQ Power Quality
SI Strategic Interconnection
/1
Hemosa-Castillejos 500 kV T/L (to be initially energized at 230 kV)
/2
- Castillejos-Bolo 500 kV T/L
/3
For Feasibility Study
/4
Formerly known as Leyte-Mindanao Interconnection Project (LMIP) in previous TDP.
The preparation of system model for Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao Grids used in the conduct
of system study to determine the needed transmission projects for the period 2016-2024 were
likewise discussed under Chapter 6, 7 and 8. The system study as well as SIS for proposed
generation projects within the planning horizon has determined the project drivers for each project
including those segments that are part of the transmission backbone and islands/grids
interconnection, as shown in the above Table.
For Major Island Interconnections, however, no dominant projects driver is deemed appropriate
to trigger its implementation. In this sense, both the Batangas-Mindoro and Leyte-Mindanao
Interconnection Projects would seem to require a strategic decision, which will deeply involve both
the oversight and regulatory agencies of the government, hence these island interconnection
projects fall under Strategic Inteconnection. Although, NGCP is conducting related studies,
e.g., Techno-Economic Evaluation, Feasibility Study that includes System and Technical Studies,
Economic, among others to support its rate application to secure approval of the ERC.
Figure 9.2 shows the Existing and Future Philippine Network Topology of a unified grid.
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LUZON
300 MW (2021)
230 kV OHTL and Sub. Cable
Mindoro Island
VISAYAS
300 MW (Future)
HVDC or HVAC
OHTL and Sub. Cable
Boracay Island
Samar Island
40 MW (2006)
69 kV OHTL and Sub. Cable
Panay Island
85 MW (1990)
138kV OHTL and
Sub. Cable
240/400MW
(2016/Future)
230kV OHTL and
Sub. Cable
90 MW (1989)
180 MW (2019)
138 kV OHTL
(with N-1)
185 MW (1997)
185 MW (2005)
230 kV OHTL and Sub. Cable
Cebu Island
Negros Island
90 MW (1993)
90 MW (2007)
138 kV OHTL and
Sub. Cable
400 MW (Future)
230 kV OHTL and
Sub. Cable
Leyte Island
200 MW (2005)
138 kV XLPE
UGC / Sub. Cable
240 MW (2015)
230 kV OHTL and
Sub. Cable
90 MW (2004)
90 MW (2022)
138 kV OHTL
and Sub. Cable
Mactan Is.
(Lapu-lapu)
100 MW (Future)
138 kV XLPE HVAC
OHTL and Sub. Cable
Bohol Island
450 MW (2018)
450 MW (Future)
350 kV HVDC LMIP
OHTL and Sub. Cable
(Bipolar)
MINDANAO
Figure 9.2 - Existing and Future Philippine Network Topology
OHTL Overhead Transmission Line, Sub. Cable Submarine Cable, UGC Underground Cable and N-1 Single Outage
Contingency.
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The period 2013-2014 are critical years for Mindanao Grid as the existing dependable capacity
is insufficient to meet the ever increasing demand. The power deficiency could be addressed
once the committed two 100 MW generating units of Southern Mindanao Power Plant and two
150 MW Therma South Energy Power Plant are commissioned in the period 2014-2015. Under
normal condition without the project scenario, the aggregate average dependable capacity of
1,625 MW augmented by the CFPP targeted to be commissioned in the period 2014-2015 is
already sufficient to meet the projected demand without additional investment in generation
capacity addition.
The assumptions on dependable capacity for the demand-supply of a Unified Grid were also
adopted in this scenario. It shows that in an interconnected Luzon-Visayas and Mindanao, the
14,506 MW combined average dependable capacity during normal condition will be reduced
to 8,512 MW. This is attributed to the combined effect of 16 % and 40 % hydro in the generation
mix in Luzon and Mindanao, respectively. The reduction in aggregate average dependable
capacity increases the required investment in generation capacity as the peak demand
increases over the years.
The Overall Benefits of Visayas and Mindanao Grids Interconnection
The tangible benefits in terms of reduced investments in power generation due to the
implementation of VMIP are due to the following:
a) The sharing of system reserve;
b) The lesser investment in power generation in Mindanao to maintain the one day Loss of
Load Probability (LOLP); and
c) The reduction of operating cost due to economic dispatch of generators.
Intangible benefits in the implementation of VMIP:
a) The benefit that is difficult to be quantified in monetary terms includes the attractiveness of
VMIP to power generation investments due to the bigger market through an interconnected
power network;
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b) From a technical standpoint, VMIP will provide benefit to the system in terms of added
supply security, improved system reliability and improvement in the quality of power supply;
and
c) The optimized utilization of indigenous energy sources, such as natural gas in Luzon,
geothermal in the Visayas and hydro in Mindanao. VMIP will reduce the overall generation
of pollution as well as the dependency on the importation of fossils fuel, where its availability
and price are sensitive to the price in the world market.
The implementation of VMIP will also complement the operation of the Wholesale Electricity Spot
Market (WESM) in Mindanao. As a transition mechanism to the operation of the WESM, the
Interim Mindanao Electricity Market (IMEM) commercial operations was launched in Davao City
on September 20, 2013. The IMEM, which was developed by the government, is an interim
solution to the region's power supply deficiency by ensuring the transparent and efficient utilization
of all available power capacities in Mindanao Grid.
The following are the feasibility/planning and conceptual design-related activities and other
information:
Except for Converter Stations, which are already based on December 2013 conceptual design
prepared by HVDC Experts from State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), all other major
project components were based on System Study completed in January 2013 by China Electric
Power Research Institute (CEPRI);
Stage 1 of the project, which is targeted in 2020 has a capacity of 1-225 MW per pole, hence
the total capacity of the conventional bipolar Converter Stations is 450 MW. While Stage 2 of
the project, which will be in 2030 (per 2013 System Study) requires an additional 1-225 MW
per pole, hence the ultimate capacity of the Converter Stations is 900 MW;
Both 350 kV HVDC overhead lines and submarine cables will already be designed with an
ultimate or maximum power transfer capacity of 900 MW;
In a Conventional Bipolar Scheme, outage in one pole reduces the transfer capacity by half
(or 50%). Unlike in an HVAC system, single outage (N-1) contingency is not considered due
to sizeable amount involved (or it will not be economically viable);
A more detailed conceptual design for submarine cable will be firmed up or finalized upon the
completion of hydrographic/marine survey. The said hydrographic/marine survey for the
Eastern Option involving Surigao Strait was undertaken in December 2013 to April 2014 by
EGS (Asia) Inc., a Cebu-based Earth Sciences and Surveying company with regional hub in
Hongkong for its business operations in South East Asia. EGS (Asia) Inc. has initially
recommended alternative route number 3 (see Figure 9.4) due to lower environmental impact;
and
The result of marine/hydrographic survey in the Surigao Strait for the Eastern Option revealed
the following major challenges:
a) There are geophysical hazards consisting of an underwater volcano, fault lines and unstable
rock slabs that poses seismic hazards, i.e., fluidization of sediments, bulk ground
displacement, strain on cable passage of seismic wave, landslips and turbidity currents and
tsunami;
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b) Strong seabed currents ranging from 0.58 meter per second (m/s) to 2.00 m/s. These would
certainly be sufficient to move either a bare cable or cable in shells, thus surface laying is
not recommended. Generally, 0.50 m/s and below can be deemed safe for surface laying.
On the other hand, the existence of hard rocks with Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) of over
60 Mega Pascals is beyond the rock cutting capability of available cable trenching machines;
and
c) Significant quantity of unexploded ordnance or UXO from the Battle of Surigao Strait in
1944, which consist mainly of torpedoes and high-explosives shells likely to remain in the
seabed.
With the above findings on the Eastern Option for VMIP, NGCP decided that it will be prudent
to consider exploring the Western Option, which includes the area between Negros to Cebu
Islands facing Mindanao (Zamboanga Del Norte and Misamis Occidental), as shown in Figure
9.5.
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137
138
Figure 9.5 Area for Possible Submarine Cable Route (Western Option)
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Through Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area or BIMPEAGA, which is a sub-regional economic cooperation initiative, discussions are already being
undertaken to facilitate the interconnection projects for the region. A feasibility study is now
ongoing to further explore the possibility of Philippine interconnection but with consideration to
both via Palawan and via Mindanao (Borneo-Mindanao) options. For the interconnection via
Mindanao, it is important that the Visayas-Mindanao Interconnection is in place in order to unify
first the Philippine Grid and at the same time, to strengthen the Mindanao power system.
In addition to the geographical and technical challenges for the interconnection, the differences
in the electric power industry structure may also pose challenges in this government-togovernment cooperation. The Philippines has a restructured electric power industry already while
neighboring countries have remained vertically-integrated with state-owned power generation,
transmission and even including distribution sectors.
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OLD NAME
New Makban
Kadampat EHV
Hanjin
Clark (COC)
Araneta
Zapote
Kalayaan EHV
Sta. Rosa
Duhat
Sucat SS (Old/New)
HVDC
San Manuel EHV
Balintawak
San Manuel HV
Cruz Na Daan
Dolores
TYPE
230 kV Substation
500 kV Substation
230 kV Substation
230 kV Substation
230 kV Substation
230 kV Substation
500 kV Substation
230 kV Substation
230 kV Substation
230 kV Substation
350 kV Converter Station
500 kV Substation
230 kV Substation
230 kV Substation
230 kV Substation
230 kV Substation
OLD NAME
Cabacungan
San Juan
Cabong
Tugas
Talavera
Banilad (VECO)
New Naga
Talisay Visayas
Tomonton CTS/Sarabia CTS
Central Switching Station
Mactan GIS
Old Naga
HVDC-OCS
Wright
Suba CTS
Taiheiyo
Maricalum
Bagolibas
Dampas
Sigpit
San Juan
TYPE
350 kV Cable Terminal Station
138 kV Substation/ CTS
69 kV Switching Station
138 kV Substation
138 kV Substation
138 kV Substation
138 kV Substation
230 kV Substation
138 kV Substation
230 kV Substation
138 kV Substation
138 kV Substation
350 kV Converter Station
138 kV Substation
138 kV Substation
69 kV Substation
69 kV Substation
138 kV Substation
69 kV Substation
138 kV Substation
138 kV Substation / CTS
A1.2 Visayas
NEW NAME
Allen
Barotac Viejo
Borongan
C.P. Garcia
Calung-calung
Cebu
Colon
Daan-Bantayan
E.B. Magalona
Kananga
Lapu-lapu
Naga
Ormoc CS
Paranas
Samboan
San Fernando
Sipalay
Sta. Rita
Tagbilaran
Toledo
Varotac Viejo
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A1.3 Mindanao
NEW NAME
Balo-i
Cagayan de Oro
Gen. Santos
Iligan
Ipil
Jasaan
Malaybalay
Nabunturan
Naga
Oroquieta
Placer
Sultan Kudarat
Tumaga
Villanueva
Zamboanga
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OLD NAME
Abaga
Carmen Mindanao
Klinan
Overton
Pangi
Aplaya
Aglayan
Tindalo
Sta. Clara
Villaflor
Anislagan
Nuling
Lunzuran
Kirahon
Sangali
TYPE
138 kV Substation
69 kV Substation
138 kV Substation
69 kV Substation
69 kV Line Breaker
138 kV Substation
69 kV Capacitor Bank Station
138 kV Substation
138 kV Substation
69 kV Capacitor Bank Station
138 kV Substation
138 kV Substation
69 kV Capacitor Bank Station
138 kV Substation
138 kV Substation
GRID CODE
SECTION
3.2.2 Frequency
Variations
3.2.3 Voltage
Variations
REQUIREMENTS
ADDRESSED
BY TDP?
REMARKS
Partly
Yes
No
No
3.2.6 Voltage
Fluctuation and
Flicker Severity
No
3.2.7 Transient
Voltage Variations
No
Partly
(projects for
N-1 provision)
3.2.4 Harmonics
3.2.5 Voltage
Unbalance
3.3 Reliability
Standards
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GRID CODE
SECTION
REQUIREMENTS
ADDRESSED
BY TDP?
REMARKS
a certain degree on various areas with promising
success.
Partly
No
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For benchmarking purposes, system loss cannot be compared with that of other countries
because the dispatch pattern, system configuration, locations of generation sources/loads and
voltage levels are not the same.
A2.3 Performance Indices
There are currently eight (8) performance indices under the Performance Incentive Scheme
(PIS), one of the main features in the Performance-Based Ratemaking (PBR).
a. System Interruption Severity Index (SISI);
b. Frequency Limit Compliance (FLC);
c. Voltage Limit Compliance (VLC);
d. Frequency of Trippings per 100 ckt-km (FOT/100 ckt-km);
e. System Availability (SA);
f. Congestion Availability (ConA);
g. Ancillary Services Availability Indicator (ASAI); and
h. Customer Satisfaction Indicator (CSI).
Generally, two different approaches are being used for improved performance. The first approach
is through infrastructure additions to attain adequacy and ideally, N-1 security. The second
approach would be through improved maintenance strategy and quick restoration during
outages.
At the transmission level, there are still areas served with no provision for N-1 contingency. i.e.,
there is only a single line supplying the area. There are projects in the TDP which will specifically
address this reliability concern.
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Capacity (MW)
LUZON
40 - 50
66 / 67/ 57 / 52
80
90
10
44
320
8.1
1000
50
30
17.5
100
150
50
2 / 1.2 / 2
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3
1.2
600
90
19
13.20
15
600
100
3 / 6.5 / 5 / 10
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Location
Alaminos, Pangasinan
Navotas
Cagayan
Brgy. Bayog, Burgos, Ilocos Norte
Cabangan, Zambales
Brgy. Bayog, Burgos, Ilocos Norte
Quirino Province
Nueva Vizcaya
Batangas City
Sanchez Mira, Cagayan
Barangay Maraburab, Alcala, Cagayan
Nueva Ecija
Isabela Province
Nakar, Quezon
Kapangan Benguet
Bauko, Mountain Province
Limay, Bataan
Buguias, Benguet
Payatas, Quezon City
Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija
Pillila, Rizal
San Mariano, Isabela
Sabangan, Mt. Province
Mountain Province
Bulacan
Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Tinoc, Ifugao
Pangasinan
Capacity (MW)
VISAYAS
3.2/ 1.8/ 0.8
170
12 / 11.2
30 / 50
8
49.8
1.68
7
200
4
6
4.3
6.8
5.4
600
150
50
50
30-60
MINDANAO
6.9
10.6
30-40
4.85
100
10
66/ 67
11.80
16.40
150
100
100
Location
Amlan, Negros Oriental
Sipalay, Negros Occidental
Cadiz City
Cadiz City
Cadiz City Port
Cadiz City, Negros Occidental
Cadiz City, Negros Occidental
Guihulngan, Negros Or
Isabel, Leyte
City of Sagay, Negros Occidental
Silay City, Negros Occidental
Valencia, Negros Oriental
Libertad, Negros Oriental
Siaton, Negros Oriental
Leyte
Panay
Bohol
Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental
Clarin, Misamis Oriental
Brgy. San Luis, Guinoog City
Misamis Oriental
Claveria, Misamis Oriental
Davao del Sur
Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon
Nasipit, Agusan del Norte
Simod, Kitaotao, Bukidnon
Kipilas, Kitaotao, Bukidnon
South Cotabato
Davao
General Santos
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Development
Mechanism
Particulars
Green Energy
Option
Section 9
Net metering
Option
Section
10
Transmission
and Distribution
System
Development
Section
11
Intermittent RE
Resources
Section
20
Additional requirements under the Feed-In Tariff (FIT) and RPS mechanisms are contained in
their respective rules. The FIT rules were approved on 12 July 2010 and was revised on 19
November 2012.
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A4.2 RE Resources
The Philippines is rich in RE resources. According to DOE2, almost 260 GW in capacity is
available for exploitation:
a. Geothermal Resource: 2,600 MW
b. Hydropower: 13,097 MW
Large and Small Hydro: 11,223 MW (85%)
Mini-hydro: 1,847 MW (14%)
Micro-hydro: 27 MW (1%)
c. Wind resources: 70,000 MW
d. Solar Energy: untapped vast potential as a tropical country (5.1 kWh/m2 / day)
e. Ocean Energy: 170,000 MW
f. Biomass: untapped vast potentials (323.1 MMBFOE)
As of May 2013, RE comprised 30% of the dependable generation mix and the remaining
percentage from fossil fuel.3 By 2030 the government intends to triple the existing 5,438 MW RE
installed capacity4.
The Philippines is also a pioneer in RE development. It is the worlds second largest producer of
geothermal energy, after the US, and the first in Southeast Asia to deploy large scale wind and
solar technologies. NorthWind Powers 33 MW wind farm and the CEPALCOs 1 MW solar
photovoltaic (PV) plant are the largest in the region.
The National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) of the DOE for 2011-2030 lists the RE-based
installation target capacity addition as summarized in Table A4.2 (a).
Table A4.2 (a) RE Capacity Addition
For the purposes of FIT mechanism, the DOE approved in June 2011 the installation targets for
the next three years for the RE technologies entitled to FIT with a total of 760 MW divided among
RE types. Subsequently, the ERC approved in July 2012 the FIT Rates. Table A4.2 (b) shows the
installation targets for FIT eligible RE technologies with the corresponding FIT rate as well as how
much capacity is included in the TDP.
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TECHNOLOGY
Run-of-river hydro
Biomass
Solar PV
Wind
Ocean
CAPACITY
250 MW
250 MW
50 MW
200 MW
10 MW
FIT-RATE
(Php/kWh)
5.90
6.63
9.68
8.53
CAPACITY INCLUDED IN
TDP
149.1 MW
107.5 MW
115 MW
651.5 MW
none
Likewise, as of 31 December 2013, the total awarded projects of the DOE totalled to 6,065 MW
for which only 2,330 MW has been installed, as shown in Table A4.2(c)
Table A4.2(c) Awarded Projects under Renewable Energy (RE) Law
AWARDED PROJECTS
POTENTIAL CAPACITY MW
INSTALLED CAPACITY
MW
RESOURCES
Grid-Use
Own-Use
Grid-Use
Own-Use
Grid-Use
Own-Use
Hydro Power
264
1
3,861.12
1.50
131.22
Ocean Energy
7
25.00
Geothermal
42
870.00
1,847.69
Wind
40
1
1,887.50
0.006
33.00
Solar
56
5
1,012.21
1.594
Biomass
39
24
256.40
33.30
154.95
172.18
Sub-Total
448
31
7,912.23
36.40
2,166.86
172.18
TOTAL
479
7,948.63
2,339.04
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therein, the optimization principle among one of them. With the expected growth of the RE
industry, the required mechanism and strategies that will guide NGCP and RE developers must
be in place soon. Identification of the overhead transmission line routes needed in the long term
as identified in the TDP and PDP is necessary to be reserved and acquired before open spaces
become unavailable due to rapid urbanization.
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NGCP also guarantee its commitment to continuous research and studies to ensure the safety
and security of the grid.
PROJECT NAME
LUZON (13)
Aparri Solar
1
Power
Project
Morong Solar
Power
Project
Bataan Solar
Power
Project
Palauig Solar
Power
Project
Concepcion
Solar Power
Project
Pampanga
Solar Power
Project
Clark
Freeport
Zone Solar
Power
Project
REQUIRED GRID
REINFORCEMENT
To be determined
in the SIS
To be determined
in the SIS
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None yet
To be determined
in the SIS
Palauig,
Zambales
None yet
To be determined
in the SIS
Concepcion,
Tarlac
10
Ongoing
To be determined
in the SIS
RASLAG Corp.
Mexico,
Pampanga
With DIS
submitted
to NGCP
None
Enfinity
Philippines
Renewable
Resources Inc.
Clark
Freeport
Zone,
Mabalacat,
Pampanga
10
Ongoing
To be determined
in the SIS
BWST, Inc.
SPARC Solar
Powered AgriRural
Communities
Corporation
Enfinity
Philippines
Renewable
Resources Inc.
Orani, Bataan
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PROJECT NAME
COMPANY
NAME
Quezon City
Solar
Rooftop
Power
Project
Unspecfied
Solar
Rooftop
Projects
10
Laguna Solar
Rooftop
Power
Project
Solar
Philippines
Commercial
Rooftop
Projects, Inc.
11
Cavite Solar
Power
Project
Enfinity
Philippines
Renewable
Resources Inc.
12
Cavite
Economic
Zone Solar
Power
Project
Majestics
Energy
Corporation
Sabang Solar
Power
Project
VISAYAS (8)
Miag-ao
1
Solar Power
Project
San Carlos
Solar Power
2
Project I
Phase A & B
San Carlos
Solar Power
3
Project I
Phase C, D,
&E
San Carlos
Solar Power
4
Project II
Phase A & B
San Carlos
5
Solar Power
Project III
13
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Solar
Philippines
Commercial
Rooftop
Projects, Inc.
Solar
Philippines
Commercial
Rooftop
Projects, Inc.
PROJECT
LOCATION
COMMITTED
CAPACITY
(MW)
SYSTEM
IMPACT STUDY
(SIS) STATUS
REQUIRED GRID
REINFORCEMENT
Quezon City,
Metro Manila
(SM City
North EDSA)
1.5
With DIS
submitted
to NGCP
None
(no details
provided)
47.8
None yet
To be determined
in the SIS
0.7
None yet
20
None yet
To be determined
in the SIS
40
Completed
None
(Already in
operation)
20
None yet
To be determined
in the SIS
Binan,
Laguna
(Central Mall)
G.A. Philkor
Multi Energy
Corp.
Cavite
Economic
Zone,
Rosario,
Cavite
Cavite
Economic
Zone, Rosario
and General
Santos,
Cavite
Naic, Cavite
160.7
COSMO Solar
Energy, Inc.
Miag-ao, Iloilo
5.7
Ongoing
To be determined
in the SIS
San Carlos
Solar Energy
Inc.
Brgy. Punao,
San Carlos
City, Negros
Occidental
22
Completed
None
(Already in
operation)
San Carlos
Solar Energy
Inc.
Brgy. Punao,
San Carlos
City, Negros
Occidental
23
Ongoing
To be determined
in the SIS
San Carlos
Solar Energy
Inc.
La Carlota
City, Negros
Occidental
18
Ongoing
To be determined
in the SIS
San Carlos
Solar Energy
Inc.
Manapla,
Negros
Occidental
22
None yet
To be determined
in the SIS
PROJECT NAME
Pulupandan
Solar Power
Project
Valladolid
Solar Power
Project
Ormoc Solar
Power
Project
MINDANAO (8)
8
COMPANY
NAME
Green
Innovation,
Exploration and
Resources Inc.
Green
Innovation,
Exploration and
Resources Inc.
Phil. Solar
Farm-Leyte, Inc.
COMMITTED
CAPACITY
(MW)
SYSTEM
IMPACT STUDY
(SIS) STATUS
REQUIRED GRID
REINFORCEMENT
Pulupandan,
Negros
Occidental
20
None yet
To be determined
in the SIS
Valladolid,
Negros
Occidental
20
None yet
To be determined
in the SIS
Ormoc, Leyte
30
Completed
None
(Already in
operation)
PROJECT
LOCATION
78
Kirahon Solar
Power
Project
Kirahon Solar
Energy
Corporation
Brgy.
Kirahon,
Villanueva,
Misamis
Oriental
10
None yet
To be determined
in the SIS
Bukidnon
Solar Power
Project
SunAsia Energy
Inc.
Baungon,
Bukidnon
2.5
None yet
To be determined
in the SIS
Digos Solar
Power
Project
Enfinity
Philippines
Renewable
Resources Inc.
10
Completed
None
Surallah
Solar Power
Project
Solarus
Partners Inc.
Brgy. San
Roque,
Digos, Davao
del Sur
Brgy. Dajay,
Surallah,
South
Cotabato
None yet
To be determined
in the SIS
20
None yet
To be determined
in the SIS
10
None yet
To be determined
in the SIS
14.5
None yet
To be determined
in the SIS
None yet
To be determined
in the SIS
Alabel Solar
Power
Project
General
Santos City
Solar Power
Project
Kabacan
Solar Power
Project
Tacurong
Solar Power
Project
SolarPacific
Energy
Corporation
Green
Innovation,
Exploration and
Resources Inc.
Solarus
Partners Inc.
Solarus
Partners Inc.
Alabel,
Sarangani
General
Santos City,
General
Santos
Kabacan,
North
Cotabato
Tacurong,
Sultan
Kudarat
155
Under the Performance-Based Regulation (PBR), the economic lives of transmission assets ranges from 15 to
50 years (depending on the type of assets, e.g., transmission lines, substations, protection and
communication facilities, etc.)
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157
158
159
160
DUs Connected
PENELCO and EPZA
CAGELCO I and KAELCO
SORECO I and SORECO II
PENELCO and PEZA
Site Establishment
10 MVA 69/13.8 kV, 3Phase Transformer 1
13.8 kV Insulated Switchgear
Switchbay 13.8 kV indoor CB bay with 1 breaker feeder
Switchbay 13.8 kV indoor CB bay with 1 breaker feeder protection
Batangas-Mabini-Cuenca 69kV line
Batangas S/S 69 kV Termination (57BS8)
6
7
8
10
11
12
MORESCO I and
CEPALCO
MERALCO and IEEC
161
19
20
21
Molave-Polanco*
22
Maco-Mati 69 kV line
162
DUs Connected
CAMELCO and
MORESCO II
DANECO and DLPC
ISELCO I and II
ISELCO I and QUIRELCO
ABRECO and ISECO
AEC, PELCO I, PELCO II
and PRESCO
ZANECO and
ZAMSURECO II
DORECO and DANECO
RSTAs (connecting two or more DUs) with pending approval with the Commission
ITEM
Assets
1
Botolan-Castillejos
Tuguegarao-Alcala 69 kV line (Str 1-236)
Alcala-Magapit-Camalaniugan (Str 237-568)
2
Magapit-Sta. Teresita
Sta. Teresita-Sta. Ana
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Mangaldan-Manaoag 69 kV line
Mactan LoadEnd S/S-GIS 69 kV
TMX/STR #20-MEPZ LoadEnd S/S 69 kV
MECO S/S #1-MECO S/S #3 69 kV
Lemon-Biliran 69 kV line
Isabel-Philphos 138 kV line 1&2
Isabel-PASAR 138 kV line 1&2
Isabel Substation 69 kV Switchbay
Davao-Digos 69 kV
Bingcungan-Tagum 69 kV
Aurora-Ozamis 69 kV line
Batangas-Fortune-PFM 69 kV line*
Batangas S/S 69 kV Termination (59BS12)
Makban-Calamba 69 kV line protection (Makban side)
Sto. Tomas-Tanauan 69 kV T/L
Makban S/S 69 kV Termination (56BM4)
Tagoloan (Natumulan)-BUSECO
Kibawe-Maramag-Aglayan
Maramag-Pulangi Lateral
Dasmarinas-Abubot-Rosario 115 kV line
Rosario substation equipment
DUs Connected
ZAMECO I and ZAMECO II
CAGELCO I and
CAGELCO II
DENCORP and
CENPELCO
MECO and MEZ
LEYECO V and BILECO
LEYECO V and PEZA
DASURECO and DLPC
DANECO and DLPC
MOELCI I and MOELCI II
MERALCO and BATELEC
II
rd
*Originally excluded from NGCPs RAB in the 3 Regulatory Period Final Determination
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Northern Luzon
230 kV Backbone
Western Luzon
500 kV Backbone
2
3
Batangas-Mindoro
Interconnection
Visayas-Mindanao
Interconnection
5
Cebu-Negros-Panay
230 kV Backbone
7
Energization of Mindanao
Backbone to 230 kV
164
Aligned with the long-term development plan, it is foreseen that the projects listed in Figure 10.6
will be completed by 2023. However, the implementations of these projects which are segments
of backbone transmission systems, are subject to ERC approval.
Batangas-Mindoro
Interconnection
Visayas-Mindanao
Interconnection
5
4
Cebu-Negros-Panay 230 kV
Backbone
Cebu-Negros-Panay 230 kV
Backbone (Stage 1)
Cebu-Negros-Panay 230 kV
Backbone (Stage 2)
Legend:
For Completion within 4th
RP (2016-2020)
For Completion beyond
4th RP
7
Energization of Mindanao
Backbone to 230 kV
165
Electric Cooperatives:
ABRECO
AEC
AKELCO
ALECO
ANECO
AURELCO
BILECO
BENECO
BUSECO
CAPELCO
CASURECO
CENECO
CENPELCO
DANECO
DECORP
DORECO
DORELCO
FIBECO
GUIMELCO
ILECO
INEC
ISECO
ISELCO
LANECO
LEYECO
MAGELCO
MOPRECO
MORESCO
NEECO
NOCECO
NORECO
NORSAMELCO
OMECO
ORMECO
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PANELCO
PELCO
SAMELCO
SIARELCO
SOCOTECO
SOLECO
SORECO
SUKELCO
SURSECO
SURNECO
VRESCO
ZAMCELCO
ZAMSURECO
ZANECO
Electricity Market:
IMEM
PEMC
WESM
CEPRI
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SACC
Power Plants:
CCPP
CFPP
DPP
GPP
HEPP
LNG
NGPP
RE
Solar PV
Regions/Areas:
CBD
NCR
NCMA
NEMA
NWMA
SEMA
168
Transmission System/Projects:
ACSR
ACSR/AS
169
AIS
CTS
CS
EHV
ES
ERS
ETC
GIS
HVAC
HVDC
MCM
OHTL
O&M
PCB
ROW
SACS
SO
SCADA
SIS
SPD
SPS
SP-SC
SP-DC
ST-SC
ST-DC
S/S
TACSR
T/L
Unit of Measure:
ckt-km
km
kV
MVA
MVAR
MW
UTS
170
Circuit-kilometer
kilometer
kilo-Volt
Mega-Volt Ampere
Mega-Volt Ampere Reactive
Mega-Watt
Ultimate Tensile Strength
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