The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) continues to develop and strengthen the power grid with its transmission projects in Panay.

In a press release, the NGCP said one of the ongoing projects in the island is Phase I of the Negros-Panay Interconnection Uprating Project. It involves the expansion of Dingle substation, the construction of the new Barotac Viejo substation, and the installation of the second circuit for Barotac Viejo-Dingle 138-kiloVolt (kV) transmission line. The project is estimated to be completed in July 2012.

Another major development is the Southern Panay Backbone Transmission Project. This project includes the expansion of Sta. Barbara substation,construction of a total of 93.15 kilometers of 138-kV and 69-kV overhead transmission lines utilizing steel tower structures, and the construction of the new San Jose substation. This project is estimated to be completed in the first quarter of 2013.

In its pre-construction stage is the Culasi-San Jose 69kV Transmission Line Project. It involves the construction of 84 kilometers of transmission line and the expansion of Culasi and San Jose substations.

In addition to these major projects, NGCP power circuit breakers in Dingle, Panit-an and Sta. Barbara substations are being replaced to ensure dependability of the equipment.

These projects are expected to accommodate the load growth in the island, enhance system reliability, and maintain power quality delivered to electricity users in Panay.

NGCP is a privately owned corporation in charge of operating, maintaining, and developing the country's power grid and electricity superhighways.*