February 1, 2017

NGCP buys 18 power transformers worth P1.346B

By Lenie Lectura – January 31, 2017 from Business Mirror THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has placed an order for 18 power transformers worth $27 million (P1.346 billion). ABB said it received the order “to design, supply and commission 18 transformers.” ABB is a […]
January 25, 2017

Cusi wants NGCP to do pilot project on ‘underground’ power lines

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 23, 2017, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin In the intent of weather-proofing the country’s energy facilities, Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi is prodding the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to come up with […]
January 21, 2017

NGCP weighs cost impact of power line interconnections

By Myrna M. Velasco –  January 19, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Private concessionaire firm National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has indicated that it is supporting the studies of its technical partner State Grid Corporation of China […]
December 19, 2016

NGCP to spend P89 billion for grid expansion, other projects

By Lenie Lectura – December 18, 2016 from Manila Bulletin THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) plans to earmark nearly P89 billion in capital expenditure (capex) between 2017 to 2020 to fulfill its mandate as the country’s transmission operator. In a […]