The energization of a 100 Megavolt Ampere
(MVA) power transformer in NGCP’s Toril Substation
marks the first milestone in the second phase of NGCP’s
efforts to upgrade substations in Mindanao. The Toril
substation serves the franchise area of Davao Light and
Power Company, which provides the electricity needs of
Davao City.
The 100MVA power transformer is the first energization under NGCP’s Mindanao Substation Upgrading Project 2 (MSUP2). Under the project, ten (10) substations in Lanao del Norte, Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon,
Agusan del Norte, Davao del Sur, North Cotabato, and
South Cotabato will be equipped with new power transformers to ensure continuous operations in the case of
well as the energization of high voltage equipment and
facilities all over Mindanao, will boost the grid’s overall
reliability,” NGCP said. “These upgrading efforts are ultimately geared towards readying the grid for the influx of
businesses, industries, and investments in the region,”
added NGCP.
The second phase of the MSUP was filed with
a cost of PhP5.56 Billion. The first phase of MSUP has
an ERC-approved project cost of PhP5 Billion. “The
MSUP2 is again testament to our commitment to expand
and improve the country’s transmission grid, and to provide better services at a lower cost to the consumer,” the
company said. MS
