National Grid Corporation of the Philippines energized its replacement 150MVA transformer in Ormoc Substation on July 28, ahead of the July 31 deadline set by the Department of Energy, in efforts to expedite the restoration of power transmission services in the earthquake-affected provinces in Visayas.
The 150MVA transformer and another spare 100MVA transformer from NGCP’s Compostela Substation in Cebu was disassembled and hauled to the Ormoc Substation on July 19. Upon its arrival in Ormoc on July 20, the equipment was immediately subject to assembly and testing to ensure the reliability of equipment before commissioning.
NGCP earlier energized two out of six transformers in Ormoc Substation on July 13 and a third transformer on July 17. With the replacement transformer online, NGCP will minimize, if not eliminate, rotating power interruptions and provide a more reliable power supply to the affected islands of Leyte, Samar, Bohol and Biliran.
“Our plans proceeded earlier than scheduled because of the passion and dedication of our people. They can be assured that NGCP will continue its work to completely restore all affected facilities,” said NGCP.