Meralco invests P2 billion for network upgrades

MANILA, Philippines — Power giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) allocated close to P2 billion to activate nine major capital expenditure projects across Metro Manila and nearby provinces in the second quarter.

The completed projects, which include a switching station and various substations, are expected to support rising power demand while improving service reliability and fortifying Meralco’s distribution networks.

“These projects are part of Meralco’s broader network enhancement strategy, ensuring that our infrastructure is future-ready to meet growing energy demand while improving operational flexibility and service reliability,” Meralco networks head Froilan Savet said.

From April to June, Meralco spent about P1.01 billion for the commissioning of four projects set to add 450 megavolt-amperes of new capacity.

The investment covers the P192.19-million expansion of Bridgetowne substation in Pasig, the P187.12-million upgrade of Makati substation, the P486.8-million development of ASEANA-1 substation and the P145.4-million upgrading of the Tayabas transformer in Quezon.

To enhance network reliability, the company likewise earmarked P957 million for the energization of five key projects.

The projects consist of the P221-million Regalado switching station in Quezon City and the P33.9-million upgrade of the Abubot substation in Cavite.

Meralco also increased the capacity of three power lines, including the Malolos-Calumpit 69-kilovolt line, the Malolos-Tabang 69-kV line and the Dila-Real 115-kV line.

“These infrastructure investments reflect our unwavering commitment to power progress and ensure that our customers have access to reliable, sufficient and high-quality electricity,” Savet said.

“As demand continues to grow, we will continue to upgrade and expand our facilities and strengthen our distribution network, which serves as the backbone of our efforts to support the country’s economic development,” he said.