The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reported at a Legislative Franchise committee hearing that they currently have no delays in system impact studies (SIS).
NGCP Spokesperson Atty. Cynthia Alabanza explained that if there are any remaining delays in SIS, they are still within the timeline stipulated under the regulation, and some of these have shown misalignments in the timeline.
Atty. Alabanza also confirmed that they paid fines regarding pending projects.
Alabanza clarified that there are various reasons for the project delays; however, they assured that the said projects will be completed.
Alabanza highlighted that despite many challenges, they were able to complete the largest project in the Visayas.
Alabanza assured that they will coordinate with the ERC to address the misalignments in the timeline.
Alabanza admitted that NGCP is indeed facing regulatory delays.
Alabanza assured that NGCP is now addressing this to avoid delays in the actual implementation of projects.
The House Committee on Legislative Franchise conducted a hearing today regarding the widespread brownouts that had a significant impact on the business sector and the projects being undertaken by NGCP.
According to House Committee on Legislative Franchise Chairman Rep. Gus Tambunting, today’s hearing is just a continuation where they want to know the truth behind the brownouts.
NGCP’s delayed projects are being questioned.
The ERC confirmed that they imposed fines on NGCP due to the delay of their projects.
According to Tambunting, there are 37 delayed projects, 34 of which are unjustifiable delays.