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ERC approves NGCP transmission projects in Philippines

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The Philippines Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved two transmission projects by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the private operator of the country’s transmission network. The projects include the PHP20.65 billion, 500 kV Balaoan–Laoag transmission line and the PHP2,585 million, 230 kV Capas substation in Luzon. The Balaoan–Laoag line, connecting La Union and Ilocos Norte, aims to strengthen the grid and integrate renewable energy sources in the Ilocos Region.  This line will…

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NGCP energises 230 kV Cebu–Bohol interconnection project

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The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has energised the 230 kV Cebu–Bohol interconnection project (CBIP).  The 1.2 GW interconnection will enhance grid stability across Central Visayas, covering the islands of Bohol and Cebu. CBIP Line 1 was energised in July, followed by the full activation of Line 2 in September 2024.  The project involved a 54.6 km submarine cable crossing the Bohol Strait and 97.6 km of overhead lines, linking Argao, Cebu, to…

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Philippines DOE greenlights 19 energy projects for grid compatibility assessment

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The Department of Energy (DOE) in the Philippines has approved 19 projects for grid assessment via the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).  These projects will undergo a system impact study to evaluate grid readiness for new energy connections and identify required upgrades. Seventeen of the approved projects focus on renewable energy, with two involving waste-to-energy and battery energy storage systems.  Notable projects include Vortex Offshore Wind Corporation’s 1,000 MW offshore wind in Mindoro,…