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NGCP expects to restore power lines in Luzon

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Grid operator National Grid Corp. of the Philippines said it expects to complete the restoration of transmission facilities affected by typhoon Ompong soon.

“NGCP deployed 22 line gangs and augmentation teams composed of around 200 engineers and support personnel from all over Luzon to expedite the restoration of the remaining four transmission lines affected by Typhoon Ompong,” the transmission network operator said.

NGCP said it also sent out two choppers to assist in the hauling and restoration activities. 

The company expects the remaining 23kV line in Benguet to be energized on Sept. 17.

Based on NGCP data, transmission services became normal in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Aurora, Bataan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales, Abra, Kalinga, Ifugao and Mountain Province.

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Restoration efforts were ongoing in Cagayan, Apayao, and Benguet.

NGCP said the loss of power might have been caused by affected transmission facilities of NGCP or distribution facilities of electric cooperatives. 

“NGCP has mobilized its line crews and is currently conducting aerial and ground patrols to inspect and assess the impact of the typhoon to its operations and facilities,” the company said.

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