President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inaugurated the Mariveles-Hermosa-San Jose (MHSJ) 500 kilovolts (kv) transmission line at the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) Hermosa, Bataan Substation on Friday.

The project that costs P20.94 billion include 395 transmission towers, 275.6 circuit kilometers of overhead lines, two new substations, and a total substation capacity of 2,000 megavolt-amperes.

Marcos, in his message, said that this new transmission line will serve as a vital corridor for power generation projects in Bataan and Zambales, strengthening power transmission services not only in the region but extending all the way to Metro Manila. He noted the development involves more than 275 circuit kilometers of overhead lines supported by nearly almost 400 towers and two new substations, with a total line transmission capacity of 8,000 megawatts (MW).

The President commended the collaborative efforts behind the project, noting that it demonstrated the transformative power of public and private sector cooperation in achieving a stable, reliable, and resilient power supply for the country.

NGCP President and Chief Executive Officer Anthony Almeda said, “More than just an infrastructure endeavor, the Mariveles-Hermosa-San Jose Transmission Line project is critical in ensuring the reliability and sustainability of our power grid,” He added that this backbone project provides a new high voltage link capable of transmitting a total of 8,000MW of power from power plants in Bataan and in Zambales.

NGCP Chief Technical Officer Rico Vega also lauded the collaborative effort that brought the project to fruition. “This remarkable milestone represents the combined efforts of NGCP, the steadfast support of our local and national government, and the contribution of various stakeholders,” he said. Almeda said with the successful completion and energization of the Mariveles-Hermosa-San Jose 500kV Transmission Line, the project stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and commitment in achieving national development goals.

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