Marcos inaugurates NGCP's P67.98B Cebu-Negros-Panay backbone project
Source: The Manila times
Author: Catherine S. Valente
MANILA, Philippines: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday inaugurated the 230 kV Cebu-Negros-Panay (CNP) Backbone project that is seen to enhance the resilience and reliability of power infrastructure in Visayas.
The President led the simultaneous ceremonial energization of the project at the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines' (NGCP) Bacolod Substation in Negros Occidental.
Marcos said that the CNP project does not only address immediate power challenges in Negros and Panay, but also lays the foundation for a more sustainable and robust energy for the entire country.
"No region can be an economic powerhouse without a reliable supply of power. No region can attain a dynamic economy if it is hobbled by inadequate power transmission systems," Marcos said.
"Power outages are a hindrance to progress. Our power system must be the spark to ignite development," he added.
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In a statement, the NGCP said that the Cebu-Negros-Panay Backbone, which includes the Negros-Panay Interconnection Project Line 2, is comprised of three stages, the last of which was completed on March 27, 2024.
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The NGCP said this complements the Amlan-Samboan submarine cable which is currently utilized to connect Cebu and Negros islands. The first stage of the CNP Project added a new 230kV transmission line from Bacolod to E.B Magalona, while the second stage upgraded the Cebu Substation into 230kV level.
The CNP is composed of 670 transmission towers spanning 442 circuit kilometers of overhead lines, 98.9 circuit kilometers of submarine cables with 10 new substations and the expansion of 2 existing major substations.
"This monumental milestone represents a significant step towards ensuring a stable transmission grid in the Philippines, and we are honored to lead and witness its completion. NGCP has consistently worked towards meeting its commitment to provide a reliable electricity infrastructure for the nation, and the CNP is a testament to our dedication to enhancing the power transmission capabilities of our country," the NGCP said.
"While the CNP will help improve the delivery of power, this is not the sole or primary solution to the woes of power consumers, particularly in Panay. Sufficient power generation supported by reliable transmission is the formula for optimized energy development. This will support the country's push towards economic recovery," it added.