President Ferdinand Marcos on Friday inaugurated the Mariveles-Hermosa-San Jose (MHSJ) 500-kilovolt (kV) transmission lines.
“Once operational, this will strengthen power transmission services not only in the region but also in Metro Manila,” Mr. Marcos said.
The P20.94 billion MHSJ project, approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), was implemented by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) from December 2017 to June 2024.
The project includes over 275.6 circuit kilometers of overhead lines, nearly 395 towers, and two new substations, with a total transmission capacity of 8,000 megawatts (MW).
It will also connect with other projects in Bataan, such as the Battery Energy Storage System in Limay and the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge.
President Marcos highlighted the project’s role in transitioning to renewable energy and ensuring a stable power supply.
He directed the Department of Energy (DOE) and NGCP to complete the project on schedule, mentioning the Batangas-Mindoro Interconnection Project and the Northern Luzon 230-kV loop.
“This way, we can meet our growing need for energy, push for new technology developments, and create more job opportunities for our citizens,” he said.
