Cotabato power firm to finish substation upgrade by end-2020

By Lenie Lectura – November 24,
from Business Mirror

Cotabato Light and Power Company, the distribution unit of Aboitiz Power Corp., is expected to finish the ongoing major upgrade of its Malagapas substation by the end of the year.

The project involves the installation of new electrical equipment, including the addition of a 15-MVA transformer, which is meant to control and protect the equipment at the site. The upgrades also allow for remote monitoring and operations, which is essential during the ongoing pandemic.

“The project began in June 2020 and is expected to be completed and energized by the end of the year,” AboitizPower said in a statement on Tuesday.

The company said the enhancement project will address the growing power demand for business and residential customers throughout Cotabato Light’s franchise area.

“The completion of the Malagapas Substation additional capacity will better serve the future electric demand while providing more reliable and continuous power to the Cotabato Light franchise area.

The new equipment includes state-of-the-art remote monitoring and operating capabilities as well as protective devices, which will mean fewer power outages and faster restoration times for customers. This is Cotabato Light’s commitment to advancing business and communities,” said Cotabato Light President Valentin S. Saludes III.