PBBM leads inauguration of P20.94B Bataan transmission line

BALANGA CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inaugurated the Mariveles-Hermosa-San Jose 500 kilovolt transmission line at the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) Hermosa Substation in Bataan.
This P20.94-billion project includes 395 transmission towers, 275.6 circuit kilometers of overhead lines, two new substations, and a total substation capacity of 2,000 megavolt-amperes.
In his message, Pres. Marcos emphasized that this new transmission line will serve as a vital corridor for power generation projects in Bataan and Zambales, strengthening power transmission services not only in the region but extending all the way to Metro Manila.
“So, I direct the Department of Energy and the NGCP to complete the almost 70 transmission projects on time as indicated in our Transmission Development Plan, particularly the Batangas-Mindoro Interconnection Project and the Northern Luzon 230-kiloVolt Loop,” Pres. Marcos added.
Meanwhile, NGCP President and Chief Executive Officer Anthony Almeda highlighted the project’s role in securing and stabilizing power transmission services in Luzon.
“Mr. President, the line is ready to serve and further improve the power transmission service to 59 million households and other power consumers in Luzon,” Almeda added.
Furthermore, Almeda praised the teamwork and commitment of NGCP’s workforce and acknowledged President Marcos’ role in the project’s success, saying, “Your excellency, your commitment to improving our nation’s infrastructure has been a driving force behind this success.”
As the nation celebrates this milestone, the focus remains on ensuring a dependable and adequate energy supply, fostering sustainable development, and building a greener future for the Philippines. (PIA Region 3-Bataan)