THE state-run National Power Corporation (Napocor) has awarded three transmission line projects to improve the reliability and reduce systems loss of the Mindoro grid.
Napocor said the Board of Directors chaired by the Department of Finance has approved the awarding of the projects to the winning bidders.
The rehabilitation of the 69kV 44km Calapan–Bansud transmission line, expansion of the Bansud and San Jose Substations and construction of the Mansalay Switching Station was awarded to DM Consunji, Inc. The rehabilitation of the 69kV 41km Calapan–Puerto Galera transmission line will be undertaken by the SL Development Construction Corporation.
“These projects will also improve power dispatch and enhance system protection of the grid,” said Napocor President Ma. Gladys Cruz-Sta. Rita.
Napocor has also recently completed the rehabilitation of the 69 kV 87 km Mamburao–Sablayan–Ligaya in Occidental Mindoro and currently undertaking the construction of the 69kV 64 km Bansud–Mansalay transmission line in Oriental Mindoro.
Aside from the Mindoro grid, Napocor also manages and implement various transmission line projects in the provinces of Palawan, Catanduanes, Masbate, and Marinduque. (SDR/SunStar Philippines)