NGCP completes Amlan substation upgrade, ensures stable power supply for midterm polls

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has completed the reconductoring of the 69kV line at its substation in Amlan, Negros Oriental, ensuring stable power supply during peak times and preventing manual load shedding.

Michelle Visera of NGCP-Visayas stated that this upgrade will prevent manual load dropping during peak times and ensure a stable power supply to Dumaguete City and surrounding areas served by NORECO II.

Scheduled power interruptions lasting up to 12 hours occurred on February 16, March 9, March 22, and April 6 as part of the reconductoring project.

Engineer Felix Vidaure assured that there will be no more power interruptions before, during, and after the May 12 midterm polls due to the successful completion of the upgrade.

Visera emphasized that while the reconductoring is a temporary measure, NGCP is constructing a new 138kV line connecting Amlan to Dumaguete City; however, negotiations with private property owners for right-of-way are ongoing.

She also urged the public to verify information about power interruptions through official channels such as the NGCP and NORECO II Facebook accounts, following false reports on social media.