NGCP commits P8.1B power line completion by Q4
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the inauguration of the Hermosa-San Jose 500 kilovolt (kV) transmission project on July 12, 2024, at the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines Hermosa Sub Station in Bataan with (from left to right) Technical Officer and concurrent VP of Planning and Engineering Rico Vega, Governor Jose Enrique Garcia III, NGCP President and CEO Anthony Almeda, NGCP Vice Chairman Mr. Henry Jr., SAP Antonio Lagdameo Jr. and DOE Usec. Rowena Cristina Guevarra. The Mariveles-Hermosa-San Jose Transmission Line, is expected to benefit around 59 million power users in Luzon by stabilizing power transmission services. This project ensures the reliability and sustainability of the power grid, capable of transmitting 8,000MW from power plants in Bataan and Zambales. This is part of NGCP's long-term vision for a resilient power grid, and is valued at PhP20.94 billion and includes numerous transmission towers, overhead lines, and substations. NGCP President Anthony Almeda has acknowledged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s support in advancing major infrastructure projects, contributing to economic growth.
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NGCP is set to complete the P8.1-billion Tuy–Dasmariñas 500 kV Transmission Line by the fourth quarter of the year–a development that would strengthen South Luzon's power backbone and accommodate rising energy demand.
“One big project (set for completion) is the Tuy–Dasmariñas 500 kV Transmission Line.
This is in South Luzon and is for completion this year. It's a major transmission point and will be complete in the fourth quarter,” NGCP assistant vice president and head of the transmission planning department Redi Allan Remoroza told reporters on Wednesday.
Spanning 49 kilometers, the double-circuit overhead line will initially operate at 230 kV, linking Batangas to Cavite. A new substation in Tuy, Batangas, will also rise to support an influx of 5,215.55 megawatts in the proposed generation capacity near Calaca, Batangas.
The project, which secured ERC approval in October 2024, is expected to enhance grid reliability and facilitate more renewable energy integration in the region.
Batangas has become one of the generation hubs for large renewable energy plants such as solar and wind plants due to the increasing demand in Metro Manila and the development of Southern Luzon.