115 Kv-34.5 KV Gis Substation Macanang

ANNEX "A"
PROPOSED MAJOR CAPEX PROJECT FOR RY2016
Project Title 1. Development of Malacafiang 115 kV-34.5 kV

GIS Substation
Project Code MER-1
Project Type Ca aci and Load Growth
Project Rank 1
Project Category Substation and Subtransmission Pro' ect
Pro' ect Descri tion Duration

The development of Malacafiang Substation
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involves the installation of one (1) assembly of
three-phase 115 kV indoor-type Gas Insulated
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Switchgear (GIS) with five (5) vacuum circuit
breakers, one (1) 83 MVA, 110 kVY-34.5 kVY-13.8
kVD, three-phase power transformer with OLTC, August 2015 to
one (1) assembly of three-phase 34.5 kV indoor- December 2015
type Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) with seven (7)
vacuum circuit breakers, one (1) 1.2 ohm, 630 A, 36
kV neutral reactor, and one (1) 34.5 kV, 14-4 MVAR
capacitor bank. Included is the corresponding
34.5 kV distribution lines confi uration.
Proposed CAPEX Cost {PhP)
Summar 0fC ost Estlmates

Descrintion Ouantitv Maior Eouinment Total (PhP)
115kV O.2km 115kV Overhead Lines 7,04°,510
Subtransmission Lines
three phase, 115kv gas insulated
1assembly sVolitchgear, double bus with 5
circuit breakers
83 MVA, llokVY-34.SkVY-
1unit 13.8kVD three-phase power
transformer with OLTC
Malacaiiang GIS
Substation 1assembly
three-phase, 34.5 kV gas
insulated switchgear with 7
vacuum circuit breakers
3°0,088,126
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1unit
1.2 ohms, 36 kV, 630 A neutral
reactor
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34.5 kV, 14.4 MVAR capacitor
1set
bank
12.85 Construction of new 34.5 kVlines
34.5 kV Distribution kilometers and reconductoring of lines 128,659,9°0
Lines Installation of new 34.5 kV, 600
26 sets A Remote-Controlled Line Switch
Total (PhP, Real 2014) 435,788,536
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Project Justification
The development of Malacafiang Substation would address the
expected critical loading of Tegen 100 MVA bank no. 6 and Paco 83
MVA banks no. 1 and 2 at 75%, 76% and 75%, respectively. This new \
substation project within the Malacafiang compound will provide a
long term solution to address the reliability of Malacafiang's power
supply that experienced numerous power outage incidents in March I
and April of 2014 brought about by the long exposure of distribution I

lines from Paco and Tegen feeders. This project would also reduce
annual s stem loss b 1 6 kWh.
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Technical Analysis
MERALCO'sExisting Distribution System
Residential, commercial and industrial customers in the areas of

Ermita, Malate, Paco, San Miguel, Quiapo and portions of Sampaloc
and Pandacan Manila are currently being served by 34.5 kV \
distribution feeders from Tegen and Paco Substations. These
substations are interconnected through 115kV subtransmission lines.
The figure below shows the existing geographical and single line
diagram of the Subtransmission System ofMERALCO.
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Performance Assessment - Loading Analysis
With the forecasted small-area load growth of 4.11% in the areas

served by Tegen power transformer bank no. 6 and Paco power
transformer banks no. 1 and 2, these power transformer banks are
expected to be critically loaded in 2016 at 75%, 76%, and 75%,
respectively. At this condition, any outage of affected power
transformer banks would result in wides read ower interru tion in
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Ermita, Malate, Paco, San Miguel, Quiapo and portions of Sampaloc
and Pandacan, Manila affecting numerous schooljuniversities
(University of the East, Centro Escolar University and San Beda
College), vital government institutions particularly Malacafiang
(Malacafiang Palace, Office of the President, Presidential Security
Group Headquarters, and Bahay Pangarap) and Supreme Court of
the Philippines as well as various residential, commercial and
industrial customers (Manila Midtown Executive Homes, Robinsons
Place Manila and Unilever Philippines).
Moreover, it would be difficult for MERALCO to accommodate the

additional loads in the area such as the load upgrading of the
Supreme Court of the Philippines (2.9 MVA), Admiral Bay Suites
(4.19 MVA)and Grand Riviera Suites (3 MVA) as well as the expected
large projects in the pipeline of various developers such as SM's
PHlLAM Conversion (4 MVA), Eton Properties' 8 Adriatico (4.8 I
MVA),and Filinvest's Studio Zen (1 MVA).
Further, March and April 2014, power outage incidents were

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reported in Malacafiang due to distribution line faults caused by the
long exposure of Malacafiang source circuits from Tegen and Paco
substation. MERALCO was called for help to address the said
problem as part of the preparation for the state visit of President
Barack Obama of the United States on April 28, 2014. Line side and
load side interim solutions were implemented by MERALCOand one
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of its subsidiaries, to ensure a more reliable supply of electricity in
the compound. Due to this event, a long term and permanent
solution must be provided to address these problems and mainly the
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expected capacity deficiency in the area that will affect vital
government institution such as Malacafiang. Furthermore, this I
project will cover the re-configuration of distribution circuits within
the area that will provide a more reliable and flexible distribution
system.
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The tables below show the actual and forecasted loading without the
project:
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Max RY2013 RY2014 RY2015
Power %
Capacity Load % Loa~\ % {~ad
Transformer (MVA Loadin"- MVA) Loadinl!
(MVA) (MVA) Loading:
Tegen Bank 6 100 60% 68."'0 69%
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Paco Bank 1 83 "2.0" 60% l:;'7.10 60% 60." 77%
Paca Bank 2 83 51.82 62% 56.76 68% ,,"n.78 72%
Power
Transformer
RY2016
(;oad
MVA)
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Loadin"-
RY2017
Loa~)
(MVA
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Loadinl!' (MVA)
RY2018
Load % Load
Loadin~ (MVA)
RY2019
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Loadinl!.
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Tegen Bank 6 00% ~.06 08% 00.8. 80% 82.80 80%
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Paco Bank 1 6<1.,25 76% 6S.l!4 70% 67.lI2 8.% "'0.0" 8'%
Paca Bank 2 62 ..10 70% 6.1.67 '8% 66.6' 80% 6"'.2A 8,%
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These power transformers have already exceeded the 70% maximum I
normal loading limit, per the Investor-Owned Electric Distribution
Utility Planning Manual, which prescribes the augmentation of I
substation capacity in the year in which the load on a substation or
interconnected substation group exceeds 70% of the maximum rated
capacity under normal operating conditions with all transformers in
service. In the process of determining the most cost-effective
solution to address the identified deficiencies, MERALCOgenerated
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several technically-feasible alternatives that could satisfy the
distribution system requirements in a timely and efficient manner. I
Project Alternative I
The project alternatives intended to address the capacity deficiencies
in the areas of Ermita, Malate, Paco, San Miguel, Quiapo and I
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portions of Sampaloc and Panda can and reliability of service in
Malacaiiang are summarized below: I
Proiect Alternatives Classification
Development of Malacanang 115kV- Stand-alone
Alternative 1 34.5 kV GIS Substation
Development of Ermita 115kV-34.5 Stand-alone
Alternative 2 kV GIS Substation
Development of Escoda-Malate 115 Stand-alone
Alternative 3 kV-34.5 kV GIS Substation
Alternative 1: Development of Malacaiiang 115 kV- 34.5 kV GIS

Substation
This project involves the development of a 115 kV-34.5 kV Gas

Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Substation within Malacaiiang
compound. It includes the installation of 1-83 MVA power
transformer with associated protective equipment as well as
appurtenant subtransmission and distribution lines to provide
capacity in this area of Manila. In addition, this will require the
government to allocate a space for MERALCO'ssubstation use.
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Alternative 2: Development of Ermita 115 kV-34.5 kV GIS
Substation
This project involves the development of a 115 kV-34.5 kV GIS

substation in A. Flores St., Brgy. Ermita, Manila. It includes the
installation of 1-83 MVA power transformer with associated
protective equipment as well as appurtenant subtransmission and
distribution lines. This project would require construction of much
longer 115kV subtransmission lines and it will utilize the lot of the
existing Ermita 34.5 kV-6.24 kV conventional substation whose loads
will be converted to 34.5 kV.
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Alternative 3: Development of Escoda-Malate 115kV-34.5 kV GIS

Substation
This project involves the development of a 115 kV-34.5 kV GIS

substation in a MERALCO-ownedlot in Malate, Manila. It includes
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the installation of 1-83 MVA power transformer with associated
protective equipment as well as appurtenant subtransmission and
distribution lines. Currently, the said lot is occupied by tenants with I
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expired leases.
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Comparison of Alternatives
a) Technical Comparison
The table below summarizes the comparison of the advantages and

disadvantages ofthe alternatives:
Alternative Advantages Disadvantages

Alternative 1 • This project is located • No significant
Development of within the load center disadvantages.
Malacaiiang 115kV- of Manila City.
34.5 kV GIS Substation o This project will
require a lesser cost
due to shorter length
of the substation's 115
kV overhead
subtransmission lines
with an approximate
total length of 0.2 km.
Initial 115 kV lines
will cut-in the existing
Tegen-Sta. Mesa 115
kV lines which is very
near the proposed
substation lot.
• Aside from providing
the required capacity
in the area at the least
cost, this project will
improve the reliability
of power to
Malacafiang by
lessening the
exposure of the
34.5kV distribution
circuits that "Willserve
the entire Malacafiang
compound.
• The provision of
vacant space and the
proposed GIS
substation within
Malacafiang is
acceptable and
expected by the
present Malacafiang
administration as a
long term solution by
MERALCO to address
the power reliability
of the entire
Malacafiang
comnound.
Alternative 2 • This project is also • It will involve the
Develonment of within the load construction of a
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Ermita 115 kV-34.5 center and will longer overhead 115
kV GIS Substation provide the required kV subtransmission
capacity in the area. lines with an
approximate total
length of 2.0 km to
cut in the existing
Tutuban - Paco 115
kVlines.
• Difficulties may be
encountered m
acquiring right-of-
way along United
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Nations Avenue for
the
overhead
substation's
"5 kV
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subtransmission
lines.
• The conversion of
Ermita Substation's
6.24 kV circuits
must be completed
and then Ermita
Substation must be
retired before the lot
can be reused as a
GIS substation.
Alternative 3
Development of
• This project is also
within the load
• This project will be
more costly since the I
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Escoda-Malate 115 center and will cost of lot to be used
kV-34.5 kV GIS provide the required as a substation will
Substation capacity in the area, be included in the
project. The
• The substation
located
existing
near the
Tutuban-
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of
property
lot is part
MERALCO's
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Paco 115 kV lines Escoda-Gabaldon,
which
approximately
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Malate, Manila but
IS not part of the
regulatory asset base
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of the company. The
lot IS estimated at
PhP48,750 per
square meter in
which the project
will have an
expected additional
cost of PhP 64M for
the 1,314 square
meters substation
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lot.
There is still a need
to clear and vacate
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Ma. Zita
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Malate-Gabaldon
property from illegal
settlers before the
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building can be
demolished so that
the lot can be used
as a substation.
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Based on the above comparison of alternatives, the Development of
Malacafiang 115 kV-34.5 kV GIS Substation (Alternative 1) is the best
solution, at the least cost, to address the capacity deficiency in the
areas of Ermita, Malate, Paco, San Miguel, Quiapo, and portions of
Sampaloc and Panda can Manila as well as improve the reliability in
serving Malacafiang loads by minimizing distribution line exposure.
b) Financial Comparison
The financial evaluation of the alternative projects are summarized

below:
Project Project Cost NPV

Project Description
Alternative (Million,PhP) (Million,PhP)
Development of
Alternative 1 Malacafiang115kV- 435.79 479.55
34.5 kV GISSubstation
Development of Ermita
Alternative 2 115kV-34.5 kV GIS 486.16 412.36
Substation
Development of
Alternative 3 Escoda-Malate115kV- 513.26 376.22
34.5 kV GISSubstation
Impact of the Project
The Development of Malacafiang 115 kV-34.5 kV GIS Substation will

correct the critical loading of the aforementioned power transformers
and provide operational switching flexibility during contingencies.
This project would also improve voltage regulation and reduce
system losses in the areas of Ermita, Malate, Paco, San Miguel,
Quiapo, and portions of Sampaloc and Panda can Manila.
Shown below is the forecasted loading with the project:
M~ RY2013 RY2014 RY2015

Power Transformer Capacity
(MVA)
Load
(MVA)
%
Loadin (~:, %
Loadin'"
Load
(MVA)
%
Loadinl!"
Tegen Bank 6 '"0 62.90 63% 68.70 69% 72.13 7'%
Paoo Bank 1 83 52.°5 63% 57.10 69% 60.53 73%
PaeoBank2 . 83 51.82 6'% 56.76 68% 59.78 7'%
Malacafiang Bank 1 - - - - -
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Power
Transformer Capacity Lo •• % Lo •• % Lo •• % Lo •• %
(MVA) (MVA) Loading (MVA) Loading (MVA) Loading (MVA) r "~ding
Tegen Bank 6 60.32 60% 62.32 6,% 64.2.2
Paco Bank 1
'" 6,% 67.12 67%
" 49.90 60% 51.90 63' 53.80 6,% 56.80 68%

Paro Bank 2 83 48.29 68% 50-49 6,% 52.39 63% 55.19 67%
Malacafiang
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Bank1
" 47.15 50.02 60% 52.00 63' 55.14 66%
The Commission approved the Development of Malacaiiang 115kV-

34.5 kV GIS Substation with an additional one (1) new 83 MVA
power transformer bank which is the best option to address the
capacity deficiency in the areas of Ermita, Malate, Paco, San Miguel,
Quiapo, and portions of Sampaloc and Pandacan Manila. The project
will not only relieve the expected critical loading of Tegen power
transformer bank no. 6 (75%), Paco power transformer banks no. 1
(76%) and bank no. 2 (75%) in 2016 but will also provide operational
switching flexibility during contingencies in the said area. Also, this
project is relatively cheaper compared to the other alternatives that
are more costly due to longer additional 115kV subtransmission line
works and additional cost for substation lot.
Approval
Pro' ect to continue as ro osed -/
Pro' ect to continue willi revised ca ital ex enditure
Pro' ect to continue with technical amendments
Project to be deferred which may be included in its next
a lication with additional 'ustification
Approved CAPEX Cost (PhP)
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Project Title 2. Expansion of Bagbaguin 115 kV-34.5 kV I
Substation (2nd Bank)
Project Code MER-2
Project Type Ca aci and Load Growth
Project Rank 1
Project Category Substation and Subtransmission Pro' ect
Project Description Duration

The expansion of Bagbaguin Substation involves
the purchase and installation of one (1) 83 MVA,
110 kVY-34.5 kVY-13.8 kVD three-phase power
transformer with OLTC,one (1) 1.2 ohm, 630 A, 36 July 2015 to I
kV neutral reactor, four (4) unit three-phase 115kV December 2015
outdoor-type circuit breaker and eight (8) unit 115
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kV disconnect switches, one (1) assembly of three-
hase 34.5 kV outdoor- e metalclad switch ear
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with six (6) vacuum circuit breakers and one (1) 7.2
MVAR outdoor-type capacitor bank. Included is
the corresponding 34.5 kV distribution line
reconfiguration.
Proposed CAPEXCost (PhP) 162,580,219.00
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DescriDtion Ouantitv Maior Eauiument Tolal (PhP)
83 MVA, uokVYg-34.5kVYg-13.8
1unit kVD, three-phase power
115kV outdoor-type circuit breaker,
2,000 A continuous, 40 kA RMS
4 units
interrupting capacity and 550 kV
BIL
Bagbaguin 115 kV disconnect switches, 2,000 A
Substation 8 sets continuous, 40 kA RMS short circuit 127,875,122
withstand and 550 kV BIL
34.5 kV outdoor-type metalclad
1assembly switchgear with 6 vacuum circuit
breakers
1,2 ohms, 36 kV, 630 A neutral
1unit
reactor
34.5 kV, 7.2MVAR ontdoor-type
1 set
caoacitor bank
Construction of new 34.5 kV
34.5kV 8.okm overhead lines and reconductoring
Distribution of lines
Lines Installation of new 34.5 kV Remote- 34,705,097
7 sets
Controlled Line Switch
Total (PhP, Real 2014) 162,580,219
Bagbaguin power transformer bank no. 1 is now in critical loading
condition with 78% loading and forecasted to remain critically loaded
in 2016 with 85% loading. With limited available capacity in the area
there is a difficulty to shift some of this load to other substation.
The expansion of Bagbaguin will address the forecasted critical

loading of Balintawak power transformer bank no. 6 with 73%
loading, Malinta power transformer no. 1 with 71% loading and
Bagbaguin power transformer bank nO.1 with 85% loading brought
about by normal load growth and demand in the area. This project
will provide operational switching flexibility during contingencies in
the area. Also, this project will improve voltage regulation and reduce
system losses at existing distribution system in portions of
Valenzuela, Quezon Ci and Caloocan Ci .
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Technical Analysis
MERALCO's Existing Distribution System
Residential, commercial and industrial customers in Valenzuela City,

Quezon City and Caloocan City are currently being served by 34.5 kV
distribution feeders from Balintawak, Malinta and Bagbaguin I
substations. Figure below shows the existing schematic diagram of
these substations.
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There will be an expected critical loading of Bagbaguin power

transformer bank no. 1 (85%), Malinta power transformer bank no. 1
(71%) and Balintawak power transformer bank no. 6 (73%) in 2016
brought about by tlIe forecasted small-area load growth of 3.83% in
the areas served by these power transformer banks. Major
commercial and industrial customers in the area such as Bureau of
Fire Protection, Nettex Manufacturing and Export Corporation, Ultra
Textile Mills Incorporated, Dragon Asia Rolling Mills Incorporated
and Ferrotech Steel Corporation will be affected by the reduction of
operational switching flexibility during contingencies. A new project
is needed to resolve the forecasted capacity deficiencies of the above
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power transformers.
The table below shows actual and forecasted loading without the
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project:
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Power
Capacity Loa~l % Load % Loa~l %
Transformer (MVA) (MVA LoadinG' (MVA) Loadin'" (MVA Loadine:
Bagbaguin Bank 1 83 62.18 75% 64.78 78% 67.58 81%
Malinta Bank 1 83 52.3° 63% 54.48 66% 56.67 68%
Balintawak Bank 6 83 54.°5 65% 57.03 69% 58.77 71%
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Power RY2016 RY2017 RY2018 RY2019
Transformer
Bagbaguin Bank 1
Loa~,
(MVA
%
Loadine (~1) %
Loadin..-
Load
(MVA)
%
Loadine
(~oad
MVA)
%
Loadin..-
70.39 85% 73.30 88% 76-42 9'% 79.54 96%
Malinta Bank 1 58.85 7'% 60.93 73% 63.22 76% 65.71 79%
Balintawak Bank 6 60.81 73% 63.54 77% 65.94 80% 68.60 83%
These power transformers by 2016 will already have exceeded the

70% maximum normal loading limit, per the Investor-Owned Electric
Distribution Utility Planning Manual, which prescribes the
augmentation of substation capacity in the year in which the load on a
substation or interconnected substation group exceeds 70% of the
maximum rated capacity under normal operating conditions with all
transformers in service.
In the process of determining the most cost -effective solution to

address the identified deficiencies, MERALCO generated several
technically-feasible alternatives that could satisfy the distribution
system requirements in a timely and efficient manner.
Project Alternative

in Valenzuela City, Quezon City and Caloocan City are summarized
below:

Alternative Expansionof Bagbaguin115kV-34.5 Stand-alone
1 kVSubstation (2nd Bank)
Alternative Expansion ofVeinte Reales 115kV-
2 34.5kVSubstation (2nd Bank) Stand-alone
Installation of 1st 83 MVA Power
Alternative
Transformer at Sitio Gitna 115kV Stand-alone
3 SwitchingStation
Alternative 1: Expansion of Bagbaguin 115 kV-34.5 kV Substation

(2nd Bank)
This substation is located at G. Molina St. Bagbaguin, Valenzuela

City. This project will require an installation of 1-83 MVA power
transformer with associated protective equipment as well as
appurtenant distribution lines. This project is within the target load
center and will unload the critical loading of Bagbaguin bank no. 1
and Balintawak bank no. 6. This project will meet the load
requirements of the customers within the area and ensure the
flexibility and reliability during contingency problem.
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Alternative 2: Expansion of Veinte Reales 115 kV-34.5 kV
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This project involves the expansion of Veinte Reales 115 kV-34.5 kV

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substation in T. Santiago Street, Brgy. Veinte Reales, Valenzuela City.
It includes the installation of 1-83 MVA power transformer with I
associated protective equipment as well as appurtenant distribution
lines. This substation can accommodate the said expansion since it
has an ultimate set-up of 2-115 kV lines and 2-83 MVA power I
transformer banks. However, it will require longer distribution lines
resulting in more expensive project.
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Alternative 3: Installation of 1st 83 MVA Power Transformer at
Sitio Gitna 115kV Switching Station
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By the end of 4th quarter 2015, the Sitio Gitna 115 kV Switching
Station is already in place to initially accommodate the load
applications of Metrodragon Steel Corporation (MSC) and ANK Steel.
This switching station is located at No.8 MGM Industrial Compound, I
Sitio Gitna Kaybiga, Caloocan City. To maximize the use of this
switchin station, this ro.ect involves the installation of 1-83 MVA
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power transformer with associated protective equipment as well as
appurtenant distribution lines. However, this substation is quite
distant from Balintawak and Malinta substations and it will result in ,
longer distribution lines and more expensive project compared to
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The following table summarizes the comparison of the advantages

and disadvantages of the alternatives:

Alternative 1 • This project is within the • No significant
Expansion of load center. disadvantages.
Bagbaguin 115 kV- • It will unload the critical
34.5 kV Substation loading of above power
(2nd Bank) transformers.
• It will provide a reliable
service in the area with
operational switching
flexibility during
contingencies.
• It can accommodate
loads from adjacent
substations during
contin endes .
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Alternative 2 • It will provide a reliable • It is further from the
Expansion of service in the area with target loads
Veinte Reales 115 operational switching resulting in more
kV-34.SkV flexibility during line losses and
Substation (2nd contingencies. voltage drop.
Bank) • This project will
require a higher
investment by
MERALCO
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compared to
alternatives 1 and 3.
Alternative 3 • It will provide a reliable • This project is

Installation of 1st service in the area with further from the
83MVAPower operational switching affected critically-
Transformer at flexibility during loaded substations'
Sitio Gitna 115kV
Switching
Station
contingencies.
• This project is relatively
cheap as compared to
alternative 2.
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expensive compared
to alternative 1. I
Based on the above comparison of alternatives, the Expansion of
Bagbaguin 115 kV- 34.5 kV Substation (Alternative 1) is considered
the optimum solution to address the capacity deficiencies III
Valenzuela, Quezon City and Caloocan City brought about by the
critical loading of Bagbaguin power transformer bank nO.1, Malinta
power transformer bank no. 1 and Balintawak power transformer
bank no. 6.
The financial evaluations of the alternative projects are summarized

in the following table:

Project Description
Alternative (Million, PhP) (Million, PhP)
Expansion of Bagbaguin
Alternative "5 kV-34.5 kV
1 162.58 1,172-40
Expansion ofVeinte
Alternative 2 Reales "5 kV-34.5 kV 187.44 1,139.69
Installation of 1" 83MVA
Power Transformer at
Alternative 3 170.12 ','62.5'
Sitio Gitna 115kV
Switching Station
The Expansion of Bagbaguin 115 kV-34.5 kV Substation will correct

the critical loading of the aforementioned power transformers and
provide operational switching flexibility during contingencies. This
project would also improve voltage regulation and reduce system
losses in portions of Valenzuela, Quezon City and Caloocan City.
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Tables below shows forecasted loading with the project:
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Power
Capacity Load % Load % Load %
Transformer
(MVA) (MVA) Loadin!! (MVA) Loadin£! (MVA) Loadin\!
Bagbaguin Bank 1 83 62.18 75% 64.78 78% 67.58 8,%
Malinta Bank 1 83 52.3° 63% 54.48 66% 56.67 68%
Balintawak Bank 6 83 54.05 65% 57.03 69% 58.77 7'%
Bagbaguin Bank 2 83 - - - - - -
Mu RV2016 RY:ilO17 RY2018 RY2019

Power
Transformer
Bagbaguin Bank 1
Capacity
(MVA) (~ad
MVA)
%
Loadin
,,%
(~:\
48.85
%
Loadin
,,%
(~ad
MVA
%
Laadin
;,%
Lon~\
MVA
%
Loadine:
" 43-43 5°.79 52.84 64%

Malinta
43.88 ;e% ;e-
" 47.00 48.77
45.33 57% 59%
Bank I
Balintawak
"
48,1-4 58% 50-49 6.% 49.73 60% 51.65 67%
Bank 6
Bagbaguin Bank 2
"
42.56 5'% 47.95 58% 49.86 60% 51.86 63%
The Commission deferred the Expansion of Bagbaguin 115 kV-34.5

kV Substation without prejudice to refiling because MERALCO failed
to show the loadings of the other Imus transformer bank to determine
whether or not load transfer to the said transformer bank is feasible
aside from the presented alternatives.
Approval
Pro' ect to continue as ro osed
Pro' ect to continue with revised ca ital e enditure
Approved CAPEX Cost (PhP) 0.00
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Project Title 3. Expansion of Masinag 115 kV-34.5 kV
Project Code MER-3
Project Type Load Growth
Project Rank 1
Project Category Substation and Subtransmission Pro'ect

The expansion of Masinag Substation involves the
installation of one (1) 83 MVA, 110 kVY-34.5 kVY-
13.8 kVD, three-phase power transformer with
OLTC, one (1) three phase 115 kV gas circuit
breaker, two (2) 115kV disconnect switches, one (1)
assembly of three-phase 34.5 kV indoor-type Gas July 2015 to
Insulated Switchgear (GIS) with seven (7) vacuum December 2015
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circuit breakers, one (1) 1.2 ohm, 630 A, 36 kV
neutral reactor, and one (1) 34.5 kV, 14-4 MVAR
capacitor bank. Included is the 34.5 kV distribution
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line reconfiguration and installation of remote
controlled line switches.
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Proposed CAPEXCost (PhP) 214,620,971.00
summar "0fCost Estimates

.
Descrintion Ouantitv Maior Eouioment Total (PhP)
1unit
83 MVA, 110kVY-34.SkVY-
13.8kVD three-phase
power transformer
OLTC
with
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three-phase, 115 kV gas
1unit
circuit breaker
Masinag
2 sets n::::kV disconnect switch "9,397,983
Substation
1 three-phase, 34.5 kV gas
assembl insulated switchgear with 7
v
1unit
1.2 ohms, 36 kV, 630 A
neutral reactor
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34.5 kV, 144 MVAR
1set
canacitor bank
Construction of new 34.5
39.2km kV overhead lines and
34.SkV reconductorine: of lines
Distribution 95,222,988
Installation of new 34.5
Lines
13 sets kV, 600 A Remote-
Total (PhP, Real 2014) 214,620,971
The expansion of Masinag substation would address the forecasted
critical loading of Masinag and Parang 83 MVA transformer banks
brau ht about b the ex ected increase in demand in the areas served
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by these transformers. This project would also reduce system loss
and improve system reliability by reducing the exposure of existing
distribution feeders.
Technical Analysis
Residential, commercial and industrial customers in Antipolo and

portions of Cainta, San Mateo and Teresa, Rizal and portion of
Marikina City are currently being served by 34.5 kV distribution
feeders from Masinag and Parang substations. Figure below shows
the existing schematic diagram of these substations.
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OOIORESWII5TATION
Masinag existing power transformer is operating at critical loading

condition and is forecasted to continue to be critically loaded at 82%
in 2016, while Parang existing power transformer will be critically
loaded in 2016 at 77% brought about by the forecasted small-area
load growth of 3.30% in the areas served by these power transformer
banks. Without the additional capacity in 2016, many residential and
commercial as well as some industrial customers in Marikina and
Rizal, such as Anlang Rodriguez Medical Center, Ta Hsing Machinery
Casting, Fortune Tobacco Corporation and MWSS Antipolo will be
affected by the capacity deficiency. Likewise, with the anticipated
deficiency in capacity, MERALCO would have difficulty
accommodatin ex ected additional loads of Robinsons Place
IS
Antipolo and Tropicana Garden City in Marikina City. Thus, the new
83 MVA power transformer bank is needed to relieve the critical
loading of the aforementioned banks and provide more reliable
electric system in the said area.
The table below shows actual and forecasted loading without project:
RY2013 RY2014 RY2015

Max
Power %
Capacity Load % Load Load %
Transformer Loadin
(MVA) (MVA) Loading (MVA) (MVA) Loading
a
Parang Bank 1 83 58.12 70% 60.31 73% 62.18 75%
Masinag Bank 1 83 61.14 74% 63.14 76% 66.55 80%
RY:Z016 RY2017 RY2018 RY2019

Power
Transform.el" Load % Load % Load % Loa:) %
(MVA) Loadin!!: (MVA) Loadin!!: (MVA) Loadine: (MVA Loadin!!
Parang Bank 1 63.74 77% 65.71 79% 67.58 8,% 69.66 84%
Masinag Bank 1 68.00 8'% 69.87 84% 71.85 87% 74.14 89%
These power transformers have already exceeded the 70% maximum

Utility Planning Manual, which prescribes the augmentation of
service.
In the process of determining the most cost-effective solution to

Project Alternative

in Antipolo and portions of Cainta, San Mateo and Teresa, Rizal and
portion of Marikina City are summarized below:

Alternative Expansion of Masinag 115kV-34.5 kV
Stand-alone
1 Snbstation (2nd Bank)
Alternative Expansion of Teresa "5 kV-34.5 kV
Snbstation (2nd Bank) Stand-alone
2
Alternative Development ofeogeo "5 kV-34.5 kV
Substation Stand-alone
3
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Alternative 1: Expansion of Masinag 115 kV- 34.5 kV Substation
(2nd Bank)
This project involves the addition of a second 83 MVA power

transformer at Masinag Substation located in Brgy. Mayamot,
Antipolo City to provide capacity in the province of Rizal and
Marikina City. This involves construction of four (4) new 34.5 kV
feeders from Masinag Substation, but there will be no required 115kV
line subtransmission line works.
o - £xl5tlng 11SkV<14.Skv sIs
IEiI . EJlpamlon or 11SkV.34.SkV SIs

__ - Existing 11SkVUne
to Mar,klna sIs
Masinag'>/s j2'""bank]
to SM-Shangrlla sIs
10 Malaya sIs
Alternative 2: Expansion of Teresa 115kV-34.5 kV Substation (2nd

Bank)
This project involves the expansion of Teresa 115 kV-34.5 kV

substation in Bo. Iba, Antipolo, Rizal. It includes the installation of 1-
83 MVA power transformer with associated protective equipment as
well as appurtenant distribution lines. This project would require
construction of much longer distribution feeders to serve the main
load bearing areas in Antipolo City and Marikina City.
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Parang ,Is
L.7~,f'
o -E~lstlngl1SkV-34.5kV 515
j
lEil . E~panslon of 115kV-34,SkVsIs
to Marlkina sIs
Masinag sIs
___ E~lstlngUSkV line
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(alnta sIs
to Marlklna sis
to SM.Shangriia ,Is
to Malaya,h
Alternative 3: Development of Cogeo 115kV-34.5 kV Substation
This project involves the development of a 115 kV-34.5 kV substation

in Brgy. Bagong Nayon, Antipolo, Rizal. It includes the installation of
1-83 MVA power transformer with associated protective equipment
as well as appurtenant subtransmission and distribution lines. This
project would require construction of 115 kV subtransmission lines
and distribution feeders as well as acquisition of the right-of-way for
these facilities. In addition, it would also require the purchase of
substation lot with an area of 5,400 square meters.
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to M.riklna .f. \ cog"""I', ')
Ma,ln"s sfs •• Wl"'ln /

"..•,.':':.'_:/
o. (.lstl"8 l1~kV-a4.5l<V 5/5 __ • Existing 115kV U""
•. Propo,ed U5kV.M.SkVSfS -- . Pri>~ 115kVLine
X~
105M-Shang,lla <,f,
to Malaya sIs
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a) Technical Comparison 1
The following table summarizes the companson of the advantages
and disadvantages of the alternatives: I
Alternative Advantages Disadvantages I
Alternative
Expansion of
1 • This project IS located • Minimal problems
within the load center of may be
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Masinag 115kV-34.5 Antipolo City, Rizal and encountered m
kV Substation (20' nearby Marikina City. the acquisition of
Bank) • This project is relatively right-of-way for
cheaper than developing a the four (4) 34.5 1
new substation. kV feeders from
• This project will provide Masinag
reliable servIce In the
area, with operational
substation. j
switching flexibility
during contingencies.
• This project can be
constructed at the shortest
time and at a lower cost
compared to the
development of a new 115
kV-u.<; kV substation.
Alternative 2 • This project is relatively • It is farther from
Expansion of Teresa cheaper than developing a the target loads
"5 kV-34.5 kV new substation. resulting in more
Substation (2nd line losses and
Bank) • This project will provide voltage drop .
reliable servIce m the Thus, the
area, with operational reliability of new
switching flexibility distribution
during contingencies. feeders will suffer.
• Difficulties may
be encountered in
the acquisition of
right-of-way for
the four (4) 34.5
kV feeders from
Teresa Substation
to the target
customers In
Antipolo, Rizal
and Marikina City
due to numerous
residential and
commercial
establishments
along the
proposed lines.
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Alternative 3 • This project will provide • This project will
Development of reliable service in the require purchase
Cogeo115kV-34.5 area, with operational of a substation lot
kVSubstation switching flexibility with an area of at
during contingencies. least 5.400 sq. m.
• It will involve the
construction of at
least 5-km long
115 kV
subtransmission
lines to cut-in the
Masinag-Parang
115kVlines.
• Difficultiesmaybe
encountered in
acquiring right-of-
way for the new
overhead electric
facilities along
Marcos Highway
in Rizal.
• This project IS
more costly than
expansion of a
substation.

Masinag 115kV-34.5 kV Substation (Alternative 1) is the best solution
to address the capacity deficiency in Antipolo and Marikina Cities and
other Rizal Municipalities, at the shortest time and at the least cost
and with the highest reliability as compared to alternatives 2 & 3. It
would not require any purchase of lot and construction of new
overhead 115 kV subtransmission lines that will require right-of-way
acquisition. Also, with the expansion of Masinag substation, line
exposure will be minimal.


Alternative Project Description
(Million PhP) (Million,PhP)
Expansion of Masinag
Alternative 1 115kV-34.5kV 214.62 736.81
Substation(2nd Bank)
Expansion of Teresa 115
Alternative 2 kV-34.5kVSubstation 236.11 708.51
(2nd Bank)
Development of Cogeo
Alternative 3 "5 kV-34.5kV 535.63 314.14
Substation
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The Expansion of Masinag Substation 115kV-34.5 kV Substation (2nd

bank) will correct the critical loading of the aforementioned power
transformers and provide operational switching flexibility during
contingencies. This project would also improve voltage regulation and
reduce system losses in Antipolo, portions of Cainta, San Mateo and
Teresa, Rizal and portion of Marikina City.
Tables below show forecasted loading with the project:
Power Max RY2013 RY2014 RY2015

Capacity % Load
Transformer
(MVA) I (~ad
MVA) Loadinl!: (MVA)
%
LoadinK
Load %
(MVA) Loadin9 1
Parang Bank 1 83 58.12 70% 60.31 73% 62.18 75%
Masinag Bank 1 83 61.14 74% 63.14 76% 66.55 80%
- - -
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Masinag Bank 2 83 - - -
Power M~ RY2016 RY2017 RY2018 RY2.Q19

Capacity Lo.d Lo.d
Transformer
(MVA)
%
I~dA) % % Lo.d %
I
(MVA) Loadin" Loadin", (MVA) Loadin (MVA) Loadin
Parang Bank 1 83 47.00 57% 48.87 59% 50.64 6,% 52.°9 63%
Masinag Bank 1 83 44.07 53" 45.19 54' 46.30 56% 49.99 50"
Maslnag Bank:l- 83 42.33 5'% 43-40 57% 44-47 ,,% 49.10 59%
The Commission approved the project "Expansion of Masinag 115kV-

34.5 kV Substation" with an additional one (1) new 83 MYA power
transformer bank which is the best option to address the capacity
deficiency in the areas of Antipolo, portions of Cainta, San Mateo and
Teresa, Rizal and portion of Marikina City. The project will not only
relieve the critical loading of Masinag power transformer bank no. 1
(82%) and Parang power transformer bank no. 1 (77%) in 2016 but
will also provide operational switching flexibility during
contingencies in the said area. Also, this project is relatively cheaper \
compared to the other alternatives that are more costly and also less
reliable due to additional 115 kV to subtransmission line works,
purchase of substation lot and longer exposure of distribution
feeders.
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Approval
Pro' ectto continue as ro osed
Pro' ect to continue with revised ca ital ex enditure
Approved CAPEX Cost (PhP) 214,620,971.00
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Project Title
Project Code
4. Installation of 34.5 kV Metalclad Switchgear
at Dasmarifias 83 MVA Power Transformer
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MER-4
Project
Project
Project
Type
Rank
Category
Load Growth
1
Substation Pro' ect
I
Project Description Duration 1
The installation of 34.5 kV metalclad switchgear at
Dasmarifias 83 MVA power transformer bank no. 1
involves purchase and installation of one (1)
assembly of three-phase 34.5 kV outdoor-type
I
metalclad switchgear with seven (7) vacuum circuit July 2015 to
breakers, one (1) 7.2 MVAR outdoor-type capacitor December 2015
bank and construction of new control house and
telecommunications room. Included is the 34.5 kV
I
distribution line reconfiguration and installation of
remote controlled line reclosers.
Proposed CAPEXCost (PhP) 68,161,085.00 I

Summarvo f Cost Estimates
Descriotion Ouan~ Major Enuinment TotallPhP)
34.5 kVoutdoor-type
1 metalclad switchgear with 7
Dasmarifias
Substation 1
34.5 kV, 7.2MVAR outdoor-
I ~~ canacitor bank 30,384,859
Construction of new control
1
8.3km
house and
telecommunications room
overhead lines and
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34.5kV
Distribution reconductorinl! oflines
Installation of 34.5 kV, 600 A 37,776,226
Lines
13 sets Remote-Controlled Line
Recloser
Total (PhP, Real 2014) 68,161,085
The installation of 34.5 kV metalclad switchgear at Dasmarifias 83
MVA power transformer bank no. 1will partially unload the critically
loaded Imus Bank No. 2 and at the same time address the reliability
issues in Dasmarifias City as well as utilize the available capacity of
the Dasmarifias 83 MVA power transformer bank no. 1 thru the
construction of two (2) new additional 34. kV feeders.
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Technical Analysis
Residential, commercial and industrial customers in Dasmarifias

City, Imus City and General Mariano Alvarez (GMA) in Cavite are
currently being served by 34.5 kV distribution feeders from Imus and
Dasmariiias substations. Figure below shows the existing schematic
diagram of these substations.
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._.
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::::'t~-:z.-"
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At the end of RY2016, Imus Bank NO.2 is forecasted to be critically

loaded with 80-44% loading which can be attributed to the forecasted
4% small- area load growth in the areas served by this transformer
bank. On the other hand, Dasmariiias 83 MVA power transformer
bank no. 1 is expected to be normally loaded with 46.51% loading.
However, its remaining available capacity cannot be exported due to
limited feeders and tying facilities. Both transformer banks of the
Dasmariiias 115 kV- 34.5 kV Substation, 83 MVA bank no. 1 and 50
MVA bank no. 2, have only two (2) 34.5 kV feeders each making it
difficult to help unload adjacent substations especially during
contingencies. Some of the major customers within the area that will
be affected by the problem are SM City Dasmariiias, Robinsons Land
Corporation, Euro-med Lab Phils. Inc., Monterey Farm Corp.,
Common Goal Real Properties Inc. and Consolidated Prime
Development.
Additional 2 MVA applied load of SM City Dasmarifias for its annex

building and Lancaster New City's ongoing mixed-use development
whose additional applied load may reach 6 MVA in 2016 contributed
to higher local growth rate. Large real estate development of Ayala
Land (Bukod Tangi Project) in the areas of Imus City and Dasmariiias
Ci and Lancaster New Ci s future additional loads are ex ected to
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help maintain the high growth rate. I
project:
Power M= RY2013 RY20J4 RY2015

Transformer Capacity Load % Load % (~ad %
(MVA) (MVA) Loadin!! (MVA) Loadin" MVA) Loadin!!:
Imus Bank 2 83 58.98 7'% 61,34 62.65
Dasmariiias Bank 1 83 38.02 46% 38.61
74%
47% 39-43
75%
48'
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TOTAL ,66 97.00 58% 99.95 60% 102.08 6,%
PQwer
Transformer
M~
Capacity
(MVA) Loa~)
(MVA
RY20t6
%
Loadln
RY2017
~~1\ %
Loadin
RY2018
Load
MVA)
%
Loadin ••
{~ad
MVA)
RY2019
%
Loadln"
I
Imus Bank 2 83 66.77 80% 69.25 83% 72.59 87' 76.10 9'%
Dasmarifias
Bank 1
TOTAL
83
,66
42.02
108.79
5'%
66%
43.58
112.83
53'
68%
45.69
118.28
55%
7'%
47.9°
124.00
58%
75% I
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Imus power transformer bank no. 2 has exceeded the 70% maximum
Utility Planning Manual, which prescribes the augmentation of
service. Likewise, power transformers should be economically loaded.
However, since only two (2) 34.5 kV distribution feeders are installed
in the Dasmarifias 83 MVApower transformer bank no. 1, the loading
cannot be maximized unless the exposure of distribution lines is
increased.

Project Alternative I
The project alternatives intended to address the anticipated reliability

problems in Dasmarifias City are summarized below:
I
Project Alternatives Classification 1I
Installation of 34.5 kV Metalclad
Alternative 1 Switchgear at Dasmarifias 83 MVA Stand-alone
Power Transformer Bank NO.1
Development of Pala-pala 115 kV -
Alternative 2
34.5 kV Substation Stand-alone
Expansion of FeIE 115 kV- 34.5 kV
Alternative 3 Substation (3,d Bank) Stand-alone
1
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Alternative 1: Installation of 34.5 kV Metalclad Switchgear at
Dasmarifias 83 MVA Power Transformer Bank NO.1
This project involves the installation of 34.5 kV metalclad switchgear

and 34.5 kV 7.2 MVAR capacitor bank in NGCP Dasmarifias
Substation as well as construction of two (2) new distribution feeders,
control house and telecommunications room.
To SACOOR Substation
Imus
C] . rfto"Os[o INSTALlA'ION Of
'"' S ,v "'flAt(HOSwll,HC,""
- .1lS'V"Nf
To Rosario Substation
To Silang Substation
To TMCII Substation
Alternative 2: Development of Pala-Pala 115kV- 34.5 kV Substation
This project involves the development of a conventional 115 kV- 34.5

kV substation in Pala-pala, Dasmarifias City, Cavite. It includes the
installation of 1- 83 MVA power transformer with associated SCADA,
communication and protective equipment as well as construction of 5
km subtransmission lines and appurtenant distribution lines. The
proposed location ofthis project is the MERALCO-owned lot in Pala-
Pala, Dasmarifias City which is currently being used as Logistics
stockyard. Notably, however, the location of such lot is far from the
intended load growth area to be served.
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To BACOOR S"b<lation
Imu.
__ us,"u",
Pala-pal.
To Ro,ado Substation
To Silang Sub,ta"on __ rnl'''''W'''''','",
X .w,
To TMCIISub,tatlon
Alternative 3: Expansion of FCIE 115 kV- 34.5 kV Substation (3rd

Bank)
This project involves the expansion ofthe existing FCIE 115 kV- 34.5
kV substation in First Cavite Industrial Estate (FCIE), Barangay
Langkaan, Dasmarifias City, Cavite. It includes the installation of 1-83
MVA power transformer with associated SCADA and protective
equipment as well as appurtenant distribution lines.
To BACOOR >ub".tlon
Imu.
o "'''''",,>T''''''
-."''''',,"'
TORo.ario Sub,l.tion [Q] .""N"Q'O'''''''''OW'',"T,,"
To 511.n8 Sub,t.tion
To TMCII Sub"otlon
However, the said alternative is far from the target loads.
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and disadvantages ofthe alternatives:

Alternative 1 • This project, among all • This will require
Installation of 34.5
kV Metalclad
options, is the cheapest. approval from
NGCP to install I
Switchgear at • The remaining available substation I
Dasmariiias 83 MVA
Power Transformer
capacity of Dasmarifias
83 MVA Power
equipment, such as
capacitor bank and
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Bank No. 1 Transformer Bank No. 1 switchgear, at the
,,
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will he utilized. NGCP-Dasmarifias I

Substation. I,
• Among all options,
it will offer the least
additional caDacilv.
Alternative 2 • Lot to be used is already • This IS the most
Development of owued by MERALCO. expensive because
Pala-pala 115kV- this option will
34.5 kV Substation • This project will provide require
larger capacity compared construction of
to Option 1 approximately 5
km of "5 kV
subtransmission
lines and IS far
from the intended
load growth area to
be served .
Alternative 3 • This project will provide • The project is
Expansion of FCIE larger capacity compared farther from the
115kV- 34.5 kV to Option 1 target loads.
Substation (3'd
Bank)
Based on the above comparison of alternatives, the Installation of

34.5 kV Metalclad Switchgear at Dasmarifias 83 MVA Power
Transformer Bank No. 1 (Alternative 1) is considered the optimum
solution to address the capacity deficiency of Imus power transformer
bank no. 2 and reliability problems brought about by limited I
distribution feeders and tying facilities in the areas being served by
Dasmarifias 83 MVA power transformer bank no. 1. Also, this project
I,
will help export the remaining available capacity of Dasmarifias 83 I
MVApower transformer bank no. 1 and will help relieve the critically
loaded Imus 83 MVA power transformer bank no. 2.
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Project Project Description

Project Cost NPV
Installationof 34.5 kV
Alternative
MetalcladSwitchgearat
1 68.16 733.82
Dasmarifias 83 MVA Power
Transformer Bank NO.1
Alternative 2
Developmentof Pala-Pala
332.10 169.05
115 kV- ~4 ..'i kVSubstation
Expansionof FCIE115 kV-
Alternative 3 34.5 kVSubstation 160.17 395-43
(3,d Bank)
The "Installation of 34.5 kV Metalclad Swithcgear at Dasmarifias 83

MVA Power Transformer Bank NO.1" will unload the Imus power
transformer bank no. 2 and improve system reliability in the areas
being served by Dasmarifias 83 MVA power transformer bank no. 1
and provide operational switching flexibility during contingencies. In
addition, the available capacity of the 83 MVA bank can be exported
thru its additional two (2) 34.5 kV feeders. This project would also
improve voltage regulation and reduce system loss in Dasmarifias
City, Imus City and GMA in Cavite.
M~ RY2013 RY2014 RY2015

Power Transformer Capacity Load % % Load %
(MVA) (MVA) Loadim;l; (~a~)
MVA Laadinl!: (MVA) Loadine:
Imus Bank 2 83 58.98 7'% 61.34 74% 62,65 75%
Dasmariiias Bank 1 83 38.02 46% 38.61 47% 39-43 48%
TOTAL ,66 97.00 58% 99.95 60% 102.08 6,%
Power
M~ RY2016 RY2017 RY2018 RY2019
Tl"ansfonner
Imus Bank 2
Capacity
(MVA)
83
Loa~,
MVA
54.77
%
Loadhu:
66%
~:
A)
57.25
%
Loading
69%
Load
(MVA)
48.59
%
Loadioll"
59%
(~~)
50.10
%
Loadine
60%
Dasmarii'ias
Bank I 83 52,02 63% 53.58 65% 55.69 67% 57.90 70%
TOTAL '66 106.79 64% 110.83 67% 104.28 63% 108.00 65%
The Commission deferred the project "Installation of 34.5 kV

Metalclad Switchgear at Dasmarifias 83 MVA Power Transformer
Bank NO.1" without prejudice to refiling because MERALCO failed to
show the loadings of the other Imus transformer bank to determine
whether or not load transfer to the said transformer bank is feasible
aside from the presented alternatives.
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Approval
Pro'ect to continue with revised ca ital e enditure
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a lication with additional 'ustification I
Project Title 5. Installation of 34.5 kV Metalclad Switchgear

at LIIP 3rd 8 MVAPower Transformer
Project Code MER-
Project Type Load Growth
Project Rank 1
Project Category Substation Pro' ect

LIIP 83 MVA power transformer bank no. 3
involves purchase and installation of one (1)
assembly of three-phase 34.5 kV outdoor-type
metalclad switchgear with seven (7) vacuum circuit July 2015 to
breakers, one (1) 7.2 MVAR outdoor-type capacitor December 2015
bank and construction of new control house.
Included is the 34.5 kV distribution line
reconfiguration and installation of remote
controlled line reclosers.
Proposed CAPEX Cost (PhP)
summarvo fC ost Estimates

.
Descrintion Ouaniiiv Maior Eouinment Total (PhP)
34.5 kV outdoor-type metalclad
1 switchgear with 7 vacuum circuit
LIIP breakers
Substation 34.5 kV, 7.2 MVAR outdoor-type 32,026,335
1 canacitor bank
Construction of new control house
1
and telecommunications room
34.5kV 4.5km overhead lines and reconductoring
Distribution oflines 16.059,356
Lines Installation of 34.5 kV, 600 A
5 sets
Remote-Controlled Line Recloser
Total (PhP, Real 2014) 48,085,691
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The installation of 34.5 kV metalclad switchgear at LIIP 83 MVA
power transformer bank no. 3 would address the critically loaded Sta.
Rosa 83 MVA power transformer bank no. 3 and reliability issues in
Laguna International Industrial Park (LIIP) and Laguna Technopark
Inc. (LTI) as well as utilize the full capacity of the LIIP 83 MVA
power transformer bank no. 3 by constructing two (2) new additional
34.5 kV feeders.
Technical Analysis
Residential, commercial and industrial customers in Eifian City and

Sta. Rosa City in Laguna are currently being served by 34.5 kV
distribution feeders from LIIP and Sta. Rosa substations. Figure
below shows the existing schematic diagram ofthese substations.
LAGUNA BEL-AIR 11••••• tuS,
..""" .....
--- - -- ", •......•. .
"'-"'-"
•............•
00. 1."' WVA
STA. ROSA II " ••...•...• ,

••••.• "....
_. "•...
"- .~..- "••......• ,
...._ ... .• ,,~ .~

..•...
"""""'"-
0" >. ••••
..~ ••..•. ..... .••••
,,.
--
"
,.. ~
.. "". ~ "'"
"'~, ~,'i:•.."::.•••
v~v
_r._... ,,. '.IUI >
to •••• '"0'""'''
• 0. •••••••
'"~-..... ••
,~.w_. j
With the forecasted small area load growth of 4.33% in the areas
served by Sta. Rosa power transformer bank no. 3 and LIIP 83 MVA
power transformer bank no. 3, these banks are expected to be 78%
and 44% loaded in RY2016. The existing available capacity of LIIP 83
MVA power transformer bank no. 3 cannot be exported to help
unload Sta. Rosa power transformer bank no. 3 due to limited feeders
and tying facilities since it has only two (2) 34.5 kV feeders, making it
difficult to hel unload ad' acent transformer banks and substations
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especially during contingencies. Some of the major customers within
the area that will be affected by the capacity deficiency especially
during outages are Futaba Corporation of the Philippines, Isuzu
Philippines Corporation, International Distillers Philippines Inc.,
Laguna Electronics Inc. and Sunnelit Philippines Corporation.
Application of Sun Power for its additional load totaling to 14 MVA in

2016 contributed to higher local growth rate in this area.
project:
Power
Max RY2013 RY2014 RY2015
Capacity Load % Load % %
Transformer (;oad
(MVA) (MVA) Loading (MVA) Loadin!!" MVA) LoadinJ:;
5ta. Rosa Bank 3 83 59.26 7'% 59.24 7'% 60.50 73%
UIP Bank 3 83 31.36 38% 33.5° 40% 34.22 4'%
TOTAL '66 90.62 55% 92.74 56% 94.72 57%
RY2016 RY2017 RY2018 RY2019

Power
Transformer Load % Load % Load % Load %
(MVA) Loadin!! (MVA) Loadinl! (MVA) Loadin!! (MVA) Loadin!!
Sta. Rosa Bank 3 64.48 78% 66.87 8'% 70,10 84% 73-49 89%
LIIP Bank 3 36-47 44% 37.82 46% 39.65 48% 41.57 50%
TOTAL 100.94 6,% 104.69 63% 109.75 66% 115.06 69%
As per Substation Planning policy, power transformers should be

economically loaded but shall not exceed their rated capacity. The
Investor-Owned Electric Distribution Utility Planning Manual
prescribes the augmentation of substation capacity in the year in
which the load on a substation or interconnected substation group
exceeds 70% of the maximum rated capacity under normal operating
conditions with all transformers in service.

Project Alternative
The project alternatives to address the reliability problems in LIIP

and LTI are summarized below:

Alternative
Switchgear at LIIP 3'" Stand-alone
1
83 MYA Power Transformer
Alternative Expansion of Laguna Bel- Air 115
kV- 34.5 kV Substation (2" Bank) Stand-alone
2
Alternative Development ofVerdana "5 kV-
34.5 kV Substation Stand-alone
3
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Alternative 1: Installation of 34.5 kV Metalclad Switchgear at LIIP
3rd 83 MVA Power Transformer

and 34.5 kV 7.2 MVAR capacitor bank in LIIP Substation as well as
construction of two (2) new distribution feeders and expansion of the
existing control house. \
I
j
1
I
To USP
I
Substation I:] ,000POSED IN"'-AlIA~ON O'",,",V
MH"£lAO'W,rc"GfM
Alternative 2: Expansion of Laguna Bel- Air 115 kV- 34.5 kV

This project involves the expansion of the existing Laguna Bel- Air 115
kV- 34.5 kV substation in Laguna Bel- Air, Bo. Don Jose, Sta. Rosa
City, Laguna. It includes the installation of 1-83 MVA power
transformer with associated SCADA and protective equipment as well
as appurtenant distribution lines.
To ROHM I,
LlIP
I
Substation To Balibago
Substation
I
j
I
To LISP - .1I~KVUNI
Substation [Q] . [XPAN510N 0' '''ST'NG 'U"STATION
35
Alternative 3: Development ofVerdana 115kV- 34.5 kV Substation
This project involves the development of a conventional 115kV- 34.5

kV substation in Verdana Homes Mamplasan, Bifian City, Laguna. It
includes the construction of approximately 5 km of 115 kV
subtransmission lines and installation of 1- 83 MYA power
transformer with associated SCADA,communication and protective
equipment as well as distribution lines. The proposed location of this
project is the Meralco-owned lot in Verdana Homes Mamplasan,
Bifian City donated by Commnnity Innovations Inc.
To Balibago
Substation
o .115KV'iUBSTATION
-- -115KVlINE
o .PROPOSWll,KVSUBSTATION
To LISP
. PROPO,<P 11S Kv (lNl
Substation ,


Alternative 1 • This project, among all • Among all options,
Installation of 34.5 options, is the cheapest. it will offer the
kV Metalclad mImmum
Switchgear at LIIP • The remaining available additional
3"'83 MVA Power capacity of LIIP 3'" 83 capacity.
Transformer MVA Power Transformer
will be utilized by this
D tion
36
I
Alternative 2
Expansion of
LagunaBel-Air "5
kV-34.5 kV
• This project will provide • The
larger capacity compared
to Option 1
project is
farther from the
target loads. I
•
I
Substation (2nd
Bank)
Alternative 3 • This project will provide • This is the most
I
Development of larger capacity compared expenSIve option
Verdana "5 kV- to Option 1
I
because this will
34.5 kVSubstation reqUIre
construction of
approximately 5 I
km of 115 kV
subtransmission
lines.
Based on the above comparison of alternatives, the Installation of

34.5 kV Metalclad Switchgear at LIIP 3rd 83 MVA Power
Transformer (Alternative 1) is considered the optimum solution to
address the anticipated capacity deficiency and reliability problems
due to limited distribution feeders and tying facilities in the areas
being served by LIIP 83 MVA power transformer bank no. 3. Also,
this project will help export the remaining available capacity of LIIP
83 MVA power transformer bank no. 3 and will help relieve the
critically loaded Sta. Rosa 83 MVA power transformer bank no. 3.


Project Description
Installationof34.5kV
MetalcladSwitchgearat
Alternative 1
LIIP3ed 83 MYA Power 48.09 683.96
Transformer
Expansion of Laguna
Alternative 2 Bel-Air 115kV-34.5kV "44.03 531.11
Substation(2"dBank)
Development of
Alternative 3 Verdana115kV-34.5kV 296.79 329.97
Substation
The "Installation of 34.5 kV Metalclad Swithcgear at LIIP 3rd 83

MVA Power Transformer" will unload the critically loaded Sta. Rosa
power transformer bank no. 3 and will improve system reliability in
LIIP and LTI as well as provide operational switching flexibility
during contingencies. This project would also Improve voltage
regulation and reduce svstem loss in LIIP and LTI. In addition, the
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available capacity of the 83 MVA bank can be exported thru its
additional two (2) 34.5 kV feeders.
Max RY2013 RY2014 RY2015

Power % Load %
Capa~~ Load % Load
Transformer (MVA (MVA) Loadinl!: (MVA) Loadin!!: (MVA) LoadinO"
Sta. Rosa Bank 3
UIP Bank 3
83
83
59.26
31.36
71%
38%
59.24
33.5°
71%
40%
60.50
34.22
73%
41% I
TOTAL ,66 90.62 55% 92.74 56% 94.72 57%
M~ RY2016 RY 2017 RY:Z018 RY:Z019

Power
Transfonner
Capacity
(MVA) (~t, wadin" (~t,
%
wadin
% Load
MVA) wadin
%
(~t, %
Loadin'"
Stn. Rosa Bank 3 8, 50-48 6,% 52.87 6,% 54.60 66% 57.99 70%
66%
LIlP Bank 3 83
,60
50.47 6'% 51.8:l.
104.69
'"
63%
55.15
1°9_75 60%
57.07
115.06
69'
69%
TOTAL 100.94 6'%
The Commission approved the project "Installation of 34.5 kV

Metalclad Switchgear at LIIP 3rd 83 MVA Power Transformer" which
will address the critically loaded Sta. Rosa power transformer bank
no. 3 and reliability problems brought about by limited distribution
feeders and tying facilities in the areas being served by LIIP 83 MVA
power transformer bank no. 3. This project is within the load center, I
thus, will require construction of shorter distribution lines, decrease
system loss, increase system reliability and improve power quality.
I
This will also add capacity in the area by exporting the available
capacity of the 83 MVA power transformer thru its two (2) additional
feeders.
Approval
Pro' ect to continue as ro osed .(
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Project Title 6. Development of Lucena 115 kV-34.5 kV
Substation
Project Code MER-6
Project Type Renewal
Project Rank 2
Project Category Substation Pro'ect

The development of the Lucena Substation involves
the purchase of a 5,713 square meter lot in Brgy.
Domoit, Lucena City, Quezon, construction of
approximately 11 kilometers, three-phase 115 kV
line, purchase and installation of one (1) 83 MVA,
110kVY-34.5kVY-13.8kVD three-phase power
transformer with OLTC, one (1) 1.2 ohm, 630 A, 36
kV neutral reactor, five (5) unit three-phase 115kV January to June
outdoor-type circuit breaker and ten (10) units 115 2016
kV disconnect switches, one (1) assembly ofthree-
phase 34.5 kV outdoor-type metalclad switchgear
with seven (7) vacuum circuit breakers and one (1)
7.2 MVAR outdoor-type capacitor bank. Included is
the 34.5 kV distribution line reconfiguration and
installation of remote controlled line reclosers.
Proposed CAPEXCost (PhP)
Summa of Cost Estimates

Descri lion "anti Maoor E ui ment Total (PhP)
l1SkV 11
Subtransmission Line kilometers 1 861 06
Lucena Substation 242,882 86
5.713 Purchase of substation
square lot in Brgy. Domoit,
meters Lucena Ci uezon
83 MVA, 110 kVYg-
34.5 kVYg- 13.8 kVD,
1
three-phase power
115 kVoutdoor-type
circuit breaker, 2,000 A
1 continuous, 40 kA RMS
interrupting capacity
and okVBIL
115 kV disconnect
switches, 2,000 A
short circuit withstand
and okVBIL
34.5 kVoutdoor-type
metalclad switchgear
1
with 7 vacuum circuit
breakers
1 1.2ohms 6 kV 6 oA
39
neutral reactor
34.5 kV, 7.2MVAR
1 outdoor-type capacitor
bank
Tavabas Substation
115kV outdoor-type
circuit breaker, 2,000 A 1
and ,,0 kV BIL
115kV disconnect
switches, 2,000 A
. short circuit withstand
and "0 kV ElL
34.SkV Distribution
Lines 61167.0,2
Construction of new
19.2 34.5 kV overhead lines
kilometers and reconductoring of
lines
Installation of new 34.5
kV, 600 A Remote-
8 sets
Controlled Line
Recloser
Total (PhP ReaI2ol<l) "'''8,911 544
The development of Lucena Substation would address the problem of
the critically loaded Tayabas 83MVA transformer brought about by
the expected increase in demand in the areas served by this
transformer. This project would also reduce system loss, provide
switching flexibility during outages and improve system reliability by
reducing the exposure of existing distribution feeders in Quezon
Province.
Technical Analysis
Residential, commercial and industrial customers in the

municipalities of Quezon Province that are within Meralco's franchise
are currently being served by Tayabas 115kV - 34.5 kV Substation,
New Mauban 115 kV - 34.5 kV Substation and two (2) distribution
feeders of San Pablo II 115 kV - 34.5 kV Substation. These
substations are individually supplied through 115kV subtransmission
lines.
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Figure below shows the existing geographical and single line diagram
of the Subtransmission System ofMERALCO in Quezon Province .
-/-- Geographical Overview of the Area and Single Line Diagram

of the Subtransmission System
Figure below shows the existing schematic diagram of the substations

serving the province.
..~.
-{
I TAYABAS
__ ""H1:rOll'l(R
NO.'. U w.
'" 0"-)0 ~ ow
.i.
NEw MAUBAN -
..-.. 1II.'<7_~
NO, '. !..o •• ~.
no 'V_J.<.~ 'w
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Performance Assessment - Analysis of Problems
Tayabas power transformer is operating at critical loading condition

and is forecasted to remain critically loaded at 91% in 2016. This
condition is further aggravated by limited tying facilities with other j
MERALCOfacilities. This is because Tayabas Substation is located in
the fringe part of MERALCO's franchise and is more than 27
kilometers away from the nearest substation in the area also serving
Quezon Province (San Pablo 2 and New Mauban). An outage of this
transformer will result in prolonged power interruptions to customers
in Quezon Province especially in the anticipated load growth area
which is located along the Lucena Diversion Road and Lucena City
town proper that is approximately 12 kilometers away from the
existing Tayabas Substation.
A new project is needed to resolve the capacity deficiencies in Quezon

Province and to accommodate large load applications like Energy
World Philippines Inc. which has an applied load of 3 MVA in 2016
which contributed to higher growth rate of 4.29% in the area. Some of
the major customers within the area that will be affected by the
capacity deficiency especially during outages are SM Prime Holdings
Inc., JNJ Oil Industries, Peter Paul Coconut Water Corp. and Primex
Coco Products Inc.
Actual and Forecasted Loading Without Project
MAX RY2013 RY2014 RY2015

POWER
CAPACITI' WAD % WAD % WAD %
TRANSFORMER
(MVA) (MVA) Loadin<> (MVA) Loadin •• (MVA) Loadin..-
Tayabas Bank 1 83 67.67 83% 69.30 83% 70.78 '5%
TOTAL 83 67.67 .2% 69.3° 83% 70.78 .5%
MAX RY2016 KYlIOl? RY:1018 RY 2019

POWER
CAPACIIT
TRANSFORMER
(:MVA) (':iv~ %
Loadin •• I~~
%
Loadinl!
LO~~
(MVA Loadln
%
£~~ Loadin
%
78.23 ,,% 82.01 99% 85.97 104%
"
Tayabas Bank 1 75.43 9'%
TOTAL 83 75.43 9'% 78.23 94% 82.01 99% 85.97 104%

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Project Alternative
The problem and project alternatives are summarized below:

Development of Lucena 115 kV-34.5
Alternative 1 Stand-alone
kV Substation
Development of Lucena- Marktown
115 kV-34.5 kV Substation
Development ofSariaya 115 kV-34.5
kV Bubstation
Alternative 1:
This project involves the development of a conventional 115kV - 34.5

kV substation in Brgy. Domoit, Lucena City, Quezon. It includes
purchase of a 5,713 square meters piece of land situated in the
preferred location, construction of approximately 11 kilometers of
subtransmission lines and installation of 1- 83 MVA power
equipment as well as appurtenant distribution lines.
~.
Tayabas
o .OHiVERYPOINtSUaSTAHON
\ NGCP -Tayabas
o _I1SKVSUBSTATION
o .PROPOSWU5KVSUBSTATION
.1lSKVlINE
Lucena ~
- PROPOSED 11S KV LINE
Alternative 2:
This project involves the development of a conventional 115kV - 34.5

kV substation in Marktown Subdivision, Brgy. Ibabang Dupay,
Lucena City, Quezon. It includes installation of 1- 83 MVA power
equipment as well as construction of approximately 18 kilometers of
subtransmission lines and appurtenant distribution lines. The
proposed location for this project is a MERALCO-owned lot, thus will
not require lot acquisition.
Tayabas
NGCP -Tayabas
~.
o .DELlVl'RYPOINTSUBSTATION
o . 115 KVSUBSTATION
o -PROPOSED1J5KVSUllSTATION
___ 1l5KVlINE
lucena- Marktown -- ,PROPOSEDllSKVlINE
43
I
Alternative 3:
This project involves the development of a conventional us kV - 34.5

kV substation III Sariaya, Quezon. It includes purchase of
approximately 5,000 sqm piece of land, installation of 1- 83 MVA
power transformer with associated SCADA, communication and
protective equipment as well as construction of approximately 12
kilometers of subtransmission lines and appurtenant distribution
lines.
Tayabas
NGCP -Tayabas ~.
0 • DHiVERYPOINTSUBSTATION
0 • l1SKVSUBSTATION
0 • PROPOSED11S KV$UBSTATION
sar~ya
-- -llSKVlINE
-- -PROP05EDllSlCVlIN£


Alternative 1 • This project is located • This will require the
Development of within the load center in purchase of a 5,713
Lucena "5 kV- the area. square meter for
34.5 kV Substation • Among all options, this the substation.
oroiect is the cheaoest.
Alternative 2 • This project will not • Among all options,
Development of require purchase of land this IS the most
Lucena- Marktown since this will utilize the expensive mainly
115kV- 34.5 kV Meralco- owned lot because of its
Substation located in Marktown requirement to
Subdivision, Brgy. construct
Ibabang Dupay, Lucena approximately 18
City. kilometers of 115kV
subtransmission
• This project is located lines .
within the load center in
the area.
Alternative 3 • This project will allow • This will require
Development of the allocation of the purchase of
Sariaya additional capacity to approximately
115kV- 34.5 kV Lucena City, Sariaya 5,000 square meter
Substation and Candelaria In piece of land for the
Quezon Province. substation in
Sariaya, Quezon .
• This oro;ect among
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all options, is
farthest from the
anticipated load
growth areas-
Lucena Diversion
Road and Lucena
City town proper.


Project Description
Alternative Development of Lucena
1 u, kV-14.5kV Substation 478.9' 72.86
Development of Lucena-
Alternative
2
Marktown 115kV-34.5 kV 534.78 0.47
Substation
Alternative Development of Sariaya
1 U5 kV-34.5kV Substation 498.45 47.59
The Development of Lucena 115 kV-34.5 kV Substation will correct

the critical loading of Tayabas transformer and provide operational
switching flexibility during contingencies. This project will also
Improve voltage regulation and reduce system loss III Quezon
Province.
Forecasted Loading with Project
MAX RY:Z013 RY2014 RY2015

POWER
CAPACTIY LOAD % LOAD % LOAD %
TRANSFORMER
(MVA) (MVA) Loadim (MVA) Loadine; (MVA) Loadin2
TayabaE Bank 1 83 67.67 8,% 69.30 83% 70.78 85%
TOTAl 83 67.67 82% 69_30 83% 70.78 85%
MAX
POWER
TRANSFORMER
CAPACITY
~~
RY:Z016
, RY:Z017
%
RY:Z018
~AD W~
RY2019
%
(MVA) Loadln ~~ Lolldin Loa~'H A Loadlnll
Tayabas Bank 1 83 42.43 S'% 43.23 S2% 44.51 S4% 45.97 SS%
Lucena Bank 1 83 33.00 40% 35.00 4'% 37.50 4S% 40.00 48%
TOTAL '6. 75-43 45% 78.23 47% 82.01 49% 85.97 52%
The Commission approved the project "Development of Lucena 115

kV - 34.5 kV Substation" to address the critical loading condition of
Tayabas 115 kV - 34.5 kV Substation which has been operating over
critical loading level since RY2013. This project shall also address the
capacity deficiency in Quezon Province because this project is located
within the load center, thus, avoiding the construction of long
distribution lines and therefore decrease system loss, increase system
reliability and improve power Quality. This proiect is cheaper than
45
developing the MERALCO-owned lot in Marktown Subdivision, Brgy.
Ibabang Dupay, Lucena City (Development of Lucena - Marktown
115 kV- 34.5 kV Substation) mainly due to its shorter 115 kV
subtransmission line requirement. This project shall also address
reliability problems brought about by limited tying with other
MERALCO facilities since Quezon Province is in the fringe part of
MERALCO's franchise. With this project, the average length of
feeders in the area shall be reduced, thus, limiting the exposure of
distribution lines.
A roval
Pro' ect to continue as ro osed ,(
Approved CAPEXCost (PhP)
Project Title 7. Expansion of Tabang 69 kV - 13.8 kV

Project Code MER-7
Project Rank 2

The expansion of Tabang Substation involves the
purchase and installation of one (1) 33 MVA,
66kVD-13.8kVY three-phase power transformer
with OLTC, three (1) unit of three-phase 69kV
outdoor-type circuit breaker, one (1) 69kV
January to June
disconnect switch, one (1) 13.8 kV outdoor-type
2016
metalclad switchgear with six (6) vacuum circuit
breakers and one (1) 3.6 MVAR outdoor-type
capacitor bank. Included is the 34.5 kV distribution
line reconfiguration and installation of remote
controlled line switches.
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Proposed CAPEX Cost (PhP) 162,082,948.00
summar 0f Cost Estimates

Descriution Ouantitv Maior Eauinment Total (PhP)
33 MYA, 66 kVD- 13.8
.
1unit kVY, three-phase power
69 kV outdoor-type circuit
breaker, 1,200 A
1 unit continuous, 25 kA RMS
interrupting capacity and
350 kVBIL
Tabang 76,600,650
69 kV disconnect s'Witches,
Substation
1,200 A continuous, 25 kA
1 set
RMS short circuit
withstand aud 1~0 kV BIL
13.8 kVoutdoor-type
1assembly metalclad switchgear with
6 vacuum circuit breakers
13.8 kV, 3.6 MYAR
1set outdoor-type capacitor
bauk
13.8 kV reconductorinl!: of lines 85,482,298
Distribution
Installation of 13.8 kV
Lines
11 sets Remote-Controlled Line
Switches CRCLS)
Total (PhP Real 2014) 162082.048
Tabang Substation is currently serving the areas of Guiguinto and
Malolos, Bulacan witll a critical loading of 79%. Due to customer
application like Robinson's Malolos and natural load growth in the
areas, MERALCOis expecting to increase this critical loading of 86%
by 2016 resulting in critical loading condition. Witlllimited capacity
and tying in the area of Bulacan, a project is needed to solve the
forecasted critical loading of Tabang Substation.
The expansion of Tabang Substation will address the forecasted

critical loading of Tabang power transformer bank no. 1 brought
about by load growth and demand in tlle area. This project will
provide operational switching flexibility during contingencies in the
area and will improve voltage regulation and reduce system losses at
existin in ortions of Gui uinto and Malolos, Bulacan area.
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Technical Analysis
Residential and commercial customers in Malolos and Guiguinto,

Bulacan are currently being served by 13.8 kV feeders from Malolos
and Tabang substations. Large portion of municipality of Malolos
including industrial area like First Bulacan Industrial City is being
served by Tabang Substation.
Figure below shows the existing schematic diagram of these

. substations.
--- -...,.-
-_.
---. _ •.•.•...
-
.. -...._-
--
."
r - •.
~(..f=:
.- .- .-
Presently, Tabang Substation with only one (1) unit power

transformer is experiencing critical loading condition with 79%. By
2016, the critical loading of the said transformer will further
aggravate to 86% loading condition due to forecasted small-area
load growth of 4.52% in this area. Major industrial and commercial
customers III the area will be affected by the reduction of
operational switching flexibility during contingencies. In addition, it
would be difficult for MERALCO to accommodate expected large
project in the pipeline, particularly, SM Malolos with 2 MVA load. A
new project is needed to resolve the forecasted capacity deficiencies
of the above power transformer.
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MAX RY2013 RY2014 RY2015

POWER
TRANSFORMER
Tabang Bank 1
CAPACITY
(MVA) ::iv~
22.36
%
Loadin"
68%
~~
25.99
% wading
79%
!;DAD
MVA
27.03
%
Loadin
8,%
33
POWER
TRANSFORMER
MAX
CAPACITY
(MVA)
RY2016
!:ivAf WAD
RV2017
%
Loadin
RY20t8
WAD ,
Loadin
RY20t9
WAD
(MYA)
%
La.dln
Loa~". (MYA) (MYA)
Tabang Bank 1 33 28.39 86% 29.32 89% 30.26 9'% 31.50 96%

Project Alternative
The project alternatives intended to address the capacity

deficiencies in Malolos and Guiguinto, Bulacan are summarized
below:
Project Alternatives Classification

Expansion of Tabang 69 kV-13.8 kV Stand-alone
Alternative 1
Development of Hagonoy 69 kV-
13.8 kV Substation
Development of Sta. Rita 69 kV- Stand-alone
Alternative 3
13.8 kV Substation
Alternative 1: Expansion of Tabang 69 kV-13.8 kV Substation (2nd

Bank)
This project involves the expansion of existing Tabang Substation. It

includes the installation of 1-33 MVA power transformer with
lines.
o _[~""."W_U'k,,;j<
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Alternative 2: Development of Hagonoy 69 kV-13.8 kV Substation
This project involves the development of a 69 kV-13.8 kV substation

in Hagonoy, Bulacan. It would require the purchase of substation lot
with an area of 3,375 square meters. It also includes the installation
of 1-33 MVA power transformer with associated protective
equipment as well as appurtenant subtransmission and distribution
lines. This project would require construction of much longer 13.8
kV distribution feeders as well as acquisition of the right-of-way in
the area.
Ballw.&S/'
HAGONOVU I<\I-U.'
""SUBSTAT'ON
_ . ""'''OR 09 ,v j''',
• • .'Opoi' ••• kv_,. •• v 5/<
T.b.no sIs
Alternative 3: Development of Sta. Rita 69 kV-13.8 kV Substation
This project involves the development of a conventional 69 kV- 13.8

kV substation in Sta. Rita, Bulacan. It includes the installation of 1-
33 MVA power transformer with associated protective equipment as
well as appurtenant subtransmission and distribution lines. It also
involves acquisition oflot resulting in more expensive project.
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Alternative 1 • It can accommodate • No significant
Expansion of Tabang loads from adjacent disadvantages.
69 kV-13.8 kV substations during
Snbstation (2nd Bank) contingencies.
• This project is near to
the load center resulting
to a shorter distribution
lines .
cheaper than developing
a new substation .
• This project will provide
additional capacity and
flexibility to other tied
substations .
Alternative 2 • This project is • It requires the
Development of relatively cheap as construction of
Hagonoy 69 kV-13.8 compared to new 2-69 kV
kV Substation alternative 3. subtransmission
lines and
substation yard
development,
making it more
expensive than the
first option .
• This project will
require purchase of
a substation lot
with an area of at
least 3,375 sq. m .
• This development
is far from the load
center resulting in
more line losses
and volta.e drop .
Alternative 3 • This project will • This project will
Development of Sta. provide additional require purchase of
Rita 69 kV-13.8 kV switching flexibility a substation lot
Substation during contingency. with an area of at
least 3,375 sq. m.
• This development
is far from the load
center resulting in
more line losses
and voltage drop.
• It requires the
construction of
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new 2-69 kV
subtransmission
lines and
substation yard
development,
making it more
expensive than the
first ontion.

Tabang 69 kV - 13.8 kV substation (alternative 1) is considered the
optimum solution to address the capacity deficiencies in Malolos
and Guiguinto, Bulacan area. It will not require the construction of
new subtransmission lines, substation lot acquisition and additional
capacity before the construction of the project.
The financial evaluations of the alternative projects are

summarized in the following table:

Project Description (Million,PhP)
Alternative (Million,PhP)
ExpansionofTabang69
Alternative 1 kV-13.8kVSubstation 162.08 123.10
(2'd Bank)
Developmentof Hagonoy •
Alternative 2
69 kV-n8 kVSubstation 223.53 42.95
Developmentof Sta. Rita 34.08
Alternative 3 6QkV-13.8kVSubstation 230.32
The Expansion of Tabang 69 kV-13.8 kV Substation (2nd Bank) will

correct the critical loading of the aforementioned power
transformers and provide operational switching flexibility during
contingencies. This project would also improve voltage regulation
and reduce system losses in portions of Bulacan areas.
Forecasted Loading with Project

MAX RY2013 RY2014 RY2015
POWER
CAPACTIY
TRANSFORMER (MVA) ('I:iv~ %
Loadin"
It'AD
MVA) Loadin
% LO~
MVA
%
Loadin
Tabang Bank 1 33 22.36 68% 25.99 79% 27.03 8'%
Tabang Bank 2 33 - - - - - -
MAX RY2016 RY20l7 RY2018 RY2019

POWER
TRANSPORMER
CAPACITY
(MVA)
I !.fJ!l.n
MVA
•
l..oadln
W~
(MYA)
%
Loadi
W~
(MVA)
•
Loadln
w~
(MYA
•
Loadin
Tabang Bank 1 33 17-48 53% 17.90 54% 18-43 56% 19.17 58%
Tabang Bank 2 33 17.04 5'% 17.45 53% 17.96 55% 18.68 57%
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1
The Commission approved the approval of the project "Expansion of

Tabang Substation", which is the most feasible option to unload the
expected critical loading of Tabang power transformer bank no.I.
Development of Hagonoy 69 kV-13.8 kV and Development of Sta.
Rita 69 kV-13.8 kV Substation will both require purchase of a
substation lot, construction of new subtransmission lines and
substation yard development resulting in more expensive project
than option 1.
A roval
Pro' ectto continue as ro osed ./
Project Title 8. Installation of 34.5 kV Metalclad Switchgear

at NGCP-San Jose 83 MVA Power
Transformer
Project Code MER-8
Project Rank 2

NGCP-San Jose Substation involves purchase and
installation of one (1) assembly of three-phase
34.5kV outdoor-type metalclad switchgear with
January to June
seven (7) vacuum circuit breakers, one (1)
2016
7.2MVAR outdoor-type capacitor bank and
construction of new control house. Included is the
34.5 kV distribution line reconfiguration and
installation of remote controlled line switches.

Descri tion uanti Ma"orE ui ment Total (PhP)
34.5 kVoutdoor-type
NGCP-San Jose
1 unit metalclad switchgear with
Substation
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34.5 kV, 7.2MVAR
1set outdoor-type capacitor
bank
34.skV reconductorinl! of lines
Distribution
Installation of new 34.5 34,388,309
Lines
4 sets kV, 600 A Remote-
Total (PhP, Real 2014) 63,112,508
Pro' ect Justification

NGCP-San Jose Substation has a new 1-83 MVA power transformer
installed by MERALCO with only two (2) feeders at the 34.5 kV
secondary side. This power transformer is the replacement of a failed
NGCP-owned 25 MVA power transformer.
Presently, Camarin Substation with one (1) unit power transformer is

already in critical loading condition brought about by load growth
and customer applications in the area.
This project will unload the critical loading of the above mentioned
power transformer and will resolve the high Interruption Frequency
Rate (IFR) of Camarin 435TC due to its long exposure approximately
129.6 kilometers, including two (2) new 34.5 kV feeders to the
existing two (2) feeders. At the same time, it will replace the old oil
circuit breaker and reclosers presently protecting the two (2) existing
feeders.
Technical Analysis
Presently, the Camarin Substation serves the power requirements of

Caloocan City, Norzagaray and San Jose Del Monte City. Some of the
major customers within the area served by Camarin Substation are
Forecast Fabricator Inc., Nutri Mix Feeds Corp. and Vitarich
Corporation.
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Existing Schematic Diagram of San Jose Substation
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Camarin existing power transformer is expected to be critically loaded

at 87% in 2016, brought about by the forecasted small-area load
growth of 2.78% and customer applications in the area. Presently,
Camarin existing power transformer is already critically loaded at
84% and load shifting to adjacent substations is limited. In the
meantime, the newly installed 83 MVApower transformer owned by
MERALCO at NGCP-San Jose substation has only two (2) feeders.
Major industrial and commercial customers in the area will also be
affected by the reduction of operational switching flexibility during
contingencies. To maximize the utilization of the newly installed 83
MVA at NGCP-San Jose substation and to resolve the forecasted
capacity deficiencies of the above power transformer, the installation
of a 34.5 kV metalclad switchgear assembly at NGCP-San Jose
substation is needed. The metalclad switchgear assembly will replace
an old 34.5 kV oil circuit breaker, two (2) 34.5 kV circuit reclosers and
adding two (2) new feeders to the above existing two (2) feeders that
will improve the protection reliability of its 34.5 kV distribution
system.
MAX RY20t3 RY2014 RY201.5

POWER
CAPACITY WAD % WAD % LO~ %
TRANSFORMER (MVA) (MVA) Loadin (MVA) Loadinn (MVA Loadine:
Camarin Bank 1 '3 65.51 79% 68.31 ,,% 69.87 '4%
NGCP-San Jose
Bank 1 83 - - 8.74 H% 9.11 H%
MAX RY2016 RY20J7 RY2018 RY2019

POWER CAPACITY
TRANSFORMER WAD % % WAD % WAD %
(MVA) (MVA) Loadin'" ~~ Loadin'" (MVA) Loadin (MVA) Loadin
Camarin Bank 1 '3 72.16 '7% 75.07 9'% 78.81 95% 82.66 100%
NGCP-San Jose ,,% ,,% 10.78
Bank 1 '3 9.51 9.91 10.34 '3' '3%
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Project Alternative

in Caloocan City, Norzagaray and San Jose Del Monte City are
summarized below:
Alternative 1
Switchgear at NGCP-San Jose 83MVA
Power Transformer
Stand-alone I
Development of Graceville 115kV-34.5 Stand-alone
Alternative 2
kV Substation
Development of Altaraza 115kV-34.5 Stand-alone
Alternative 3
kV SubStation
Alternative 1: Installation of 34.5 kV Metalclad Switchgear at

NGCP-San Jose 83MVA Power Transformer

with associated protective equipment as well as appurtenant
distribution lines in NGCP-San Jose substation. The newly installed
83 MVA power transformer owned by MERALCO at NGCP-San Jose
has only two (2) feeders the 42SJ and 43SJ serving NPC's Small
Power Utility Group (SPUG), NPC's Central Engineering Lab and
Republic Aggregates. This project will provide additional capacity by
installing an additional two (2) new feeders in NGCP-San Jose as well
as flexibility improvement during contingencies. This future two (2)
feeders will carry customers like San Jose Del Monte City Hall,
Sapang Palay Emergency Hospital, Victory Mall, O.K. Mineral
Millers, Inc. and RAMCAR.
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Alternative 2: Development of Graceville 115kV-34.5 kV Substation
This project involves the development of Graceville 115 kV-34.5 kV

Substation at the lot of MERALCO in Brgy. Graceville San Jose, Del
Monte Bulacan. It includes the construction of 2-115 kV overhead
lines and installation of 1-83 MVA power transformer with associated
protective equipment as well as appurtenant distribution lines.
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Alternative 2: Development of Altaraza 115 kV-34.5 kV Substation
This project involves the development of Altaraza 115 kV-34.5 kV

Substation at Quirino Highway corner Tungkong Mangga Road, San
Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. It includes the construction of 2-115 kV
overhead lines and installation of 1-83 MVA power transformer with
lines. Also, it would also require consummation of substation lot
negotiations with developer Ayala Land.
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NGCP_S.n J.,.115kV.
kV.:W,5 kV S"o"otloo
St•. M.n. 115 kV.l~.~kV

Sub""ion
DUh.t 230 kV.115 kV

S"u••• ,ion
AI,., ••• 11~kV. kV_l4.5

kV S"O'lOtioo
Comorl" 115 kV.l-4.5 kV

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Alternative 1 • This project is • This project is
Installation of 34.5 relatively cheaper farther from major
kV Metalclad than the other applications like
Switchgear at alternatives due to the Ayala Altaraza
NGCP-San Jose availability of the compared to
83MVAPower povver transformer in alternative 3.
Transformer the NGCP-San Jose
substation .
• It will unload the
critical loading of ,
above
transformers.
povver
I
• This project will I
!
provide additional
capacity and flexibility
to other tied
substations .
• It can accommodate
loads from adjacent
substations during
contin encies.
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Alternative 2 • This project will not • It will involve the
Development of require lot acquisition construction of at
Graceville 115kV- compared to alternative least 0-4 Jun., 115kV
34.5 kV Substation 3. The substation lot is overhead
owned by MERALCO. subtransmission
lines as well as
installatiou of 83
MVA power
transformer and
new distribution
lines resulting in an
expensive proiect.
Alternative 3 • This project is near to • The substation lot is
Development of the load center and not yet available
Altaraza 115kV- customer application since the required •
34.5kV Substation like Altaraza Town lot is still uuder I
Center in San Jose Del negotiation with !,
Monte Bulacan. Ayala Land.
• It will iuvolve the

I
construction of at
least 0.4 km., 115 kV
overhead
subtransmission
lines as well as
installation of 83
MVA power
transformer and
new distribution
lines resulting to an
exnensive nroiect.
Based on the above comparison of alternatives, the installation of a

34.5 kV metalclad switchgear assembly at NGCP-San Jose Substation
83 MVApower transformer (Alternative 1) is considered the optimum
solution to address the capacity deficiencies in Caloocan City,
Norzagaray, Sta. Maria and San Jose Del Monte City brought about
by the critical loading of Camarin existing substation transformer.
This project will meet the load requirements of the customers within
the area and ensure the flexibility and reliability during contingency
problem.
The financial evaluations of the alternative projects are

Project
Project Description
Project Cost NPV
Installation of 34.5 kV
Metalclad Switchgear at
Alternative 1
NGCP-SanJose 83 MVA
Power Transformer
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Developmentof
Alternative 2 Graceville115kV- 34.5 kV 415.86 83.53
Substation
Development of Altaraza
Alternative 3 115kV-34.5 kV 515.18 46.11
Substation
The installation of 34.5 kV Metalclad Switchgear at NGCP-San Jose

83 MVA Power Transformer will correct the critical loading of the
aforementioned power transformers and provide operational
switching flexibility during contingencies. This project would also
improve voltage regulation and reduce system losses in portions of
Caloocan City, Norzagaray, Sta. Maria and San Jose Del Monte City.
Forecasted Loadinl! with Proiect

MAX RY2013 RY2014 RY2015
POWER CAPACITY LOAD % % ~OAD %
TRANSFORMER (MVA) (MVA' Loadin- (~~) Loadin". MVA Lo••din
Camarin Bank 1 83 65.51 79% 68.31 8'% 69.87 84%
NGCP-San Jose Bank I 83 . . 8.74 n% 9.11 n%
MAX RY2016 RY2017 RY2018 RY2019

POWER CAPACITY
TRANSFORMER W~ % W~ % W~ % LOAD %
(MVA) (MVA) Loadi" (MVA) Loadin •• (MVA) Loadin (MVA) Loadin
Camarin Bank 1 83 47.73 58% 49.29 59% 50.53 6,% 51.05 6,%
NGCP-San Jose 37.85 46% 47.52 57%
83 34.31 4'% 35.35 43%
Bank 1
The Commission approved the project "Installation of 34.5 kV

Metalclad Switchgear at NGCP-San Jose Power Transformer" with
additional two (2) new feeders. It is the best option to address the
capacity deficiency in the areas of Caloocan City, Norzagaray, Sta.
Maria and San Jose Del Monte City. This project will not only relieve
the present critical loading of Camarin substation transformer in
2014 but will also provide operational switching flexibility during
contingencies in the said area. Also, this project is relatively cheaper
comoared the other two alternatives that is more costlv.
Approval
Pro' ect to continue as ro osed ./
Pro'ect to continue with revised ca ital ex enditure
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Project Title 9. Construction of San-Jose Delivery Point's
115kV Lines
Project Code MER-9
Project Rank 2

This project requires the construction of a total of
28.5 km 115 kV lines using 2-795 MCM ACSR per
phase to cut-in the NGCP-San Jose substation to
Camarin-Novaliches 115 kV line. It also involves
the installation of 115 kV breakers and associated
protection/control equipment and metering
facilities at San Jose substation. The two new 115 January to June
kV lines will be constructed along different routes 2016
because constructing both lines along the shorter
route is not feasible due to the narrow access road
and very limited ROW easement. The project also
involves the installation of power circuit breakers,
appurtenant disconnect switches and metering
e ui ment at San Jose substation.
580,394,526.00
Summ of Cost Estimates

Descri tion uanti Ma'or E ui ment Total (PhP)
Construction of two (2)
"5 kV lines using 2-795
MCM ACSR per phase
from NGCP-San Jose
substation to cut-in to
28.5km Camarin-Novaliches 115
l1SkV kV Line thereby
Subtransmission forming San Jose- 539,719,335
Line Camarin and San Jose-
N ovaliches 11 kVlines.
115 kV line disconnect
switch, 2,000 A
1 unit continuous, 44 kA RMS
and 550 kV BtL
115kV outdoor-type
circuit breaker, 2,000 A
San Jose and5 okVBIL 31,872,022
Substation
115 kV disconnect
switches, 2,000 A
8
continuous, 44 kA RMS
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I
and 550 kV BIL
Metering ~ (contro~) 6,934,170
eaniameat SCADA
Communications
equipment 1,860,000
I (TELECOMM)
Total (PhP. Real 2014) 580 ~ 26

To prevent the overloading of the power transformers at Duhat and
Balintawak 230 kV-11SkV suhstations and the Bagbaguin-Balintawak
l1S kV line in Sector 1 of MERALCO l1S kV system during N-l
contingency. Also, to optimize the available transformer capacity at
San Jose 230 kV-11S kV substation since it will become a new
delive oint substation in Sector 1.
Technical Anal sis
MERALCO's Existing Subtransmission System
Sector 1 of MERALCO l1SkV system is supplied by three (3) 230 kV-

l1S kV delivery point substations namely: Balintawak, Duhat and
Paco. These delivery point substations are supplying power to several
l1SkV-34.SkV substations in Sector 1 which is serving the north-
western portion of Metro Manila and southern portion of Bulacan.
Numerous large commercial and industrial customers like steel
smelting plants, food and beverage processing plants, large malls and
mass transportations as well as residential customers are within
Sector 1.
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Geo a hical Overview of 11 kV S stem in Sector 1
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In 2016, the Duhat and Balintawak Delivery Point substations (with

2-300 MVA and 4-300 MVAbanks, respectively) and the Balintawak-
Bagbaguin 115 kV line (with a capacity of 342.9 MVA) will be
overloaded during N-1 contingencies. These delivery point
substations are supplying power to several 115kV-34.5 kV substations
in Sector 1 of MERALCO 115 kV system which is serving the
customers in the north-western portion of Metro Manila and
southern portion of Bulacan.
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Perfonnance Measures Without the Proiect durin~ N-1 Cont1n~ency
PERCENT LOADING OF AFFECIED
PARAMETERS UNDER CONSIDERATION BANKS/LINE DURING N-l CONTINGENCY
AFFECIED
OUTAGE OF SUBTRANSMISSION FACILITY
BANKjUNE DURING N-l CONTINGENCY RY2015 RY2016 RY2017 RY2018 RY2019
DURINGN-l
CONTINGENCY CAPACIlY
BANK/LINE
(MVA)
Duhat 300 MVA Remaining Duhat

300 98% 106% 111% 115% 119%
Bank 300 MVA Bank
Remaining
Balintawak 300 102% 107% 110% 115%
Balintawak 3-300 300 each 96%
MVABank
MVABanks
Balintawak- Balintawak-
Diliman 115 kV Bagbaguin 115 kV 342.9 95% 102% 106% 110% 114%
Line Line
N-1 contingency criterion will be breached during the outage of any of

Duhat or Balintawak 300 MVA power transformer that will trigger
the overloading of the remaining power transformers in the said
230kV-115kV delivery point substations. Likewise, the outage of
Balintawak-Diliman 115 kV line will cause the overloading of
Balintawak-Bagbaguin 115kVline.
The maximum load at risk for RY 2016 is around 174 MVA. It is an

estimate of the amount ofload that would not be supplied if an outage
occurs on an existing power transformer or subtransmission line. The
capability of a subtransmission network to supply power to the
customers served by the segment even with one bank/line out of
service, and without waiting for said bank /line to be repaired or
restored, is referred to as the N-1 contingency for that
subtransmission network.
The outage of power transformer at either Duhat or Balintawak

230kV-115kV delivery point substations and Balintawak-Diliman
115kV Line are considered to be the major risks in the
subtransmission network in Sector 1 since these will trigger the
overloading of the remaining power transformers in the said
substations and the Bagbaguin-Balintawak 115 kV line. These
contingencies will result in a maximum load at risk of around 174
MVAin RY 2016 and forecasted to increase in the succeeding years if
no project will be implemented.
Forecasted Load at Risk Without the Project during N-l contingency
Maximum load to be dropped in MYA RY2016

Sector 1 '74
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Project Alternative

Construction of San Jase Delivery
Point's 115kV Lines (Scheme 1)
Development of Camarin 230 kV- Stand-alone
Alternative 2
115kV Delivery Point Snbstation
Construction of San Jose Delivery Stand-alone
Alternative 3 Point's 115kV Lines (Scheme 2)
Alternative 1: Construction of San Jose Delivery Point's 115kVLines

(Scheme 1)
This project involves the construction of two (2) 115kVlines with a

total length of 28.5 kilometers. These lines will serve as additional
outlets for NGCP's San Jose 230 kV-115 kV substation thereby
converting it to a new delivery point substation for MERALCO. The
two lines will be constructed along different routes because
constructing both lines along the shorter route is not feasible due to
the narrow access road and very limited ROW easement. The project
also involves the installation of power circuit breakers, appurtenant
disconnect switches and metering equipment at San Jose substation
(refer to Figures below).
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Alternative 2: Development ofCamarin 230 kV-115 kV Substation
This project involves the development of a 230 kV- 115 kV delivery

point substation to be located adjacent to the existing Camarin 115
kV-34.5 kV substation in Camarin, Caloocan. The project will include
the installation of initial 2-300 MVA, 230 kV-115 kV power
transformers, 230 kV and 115kV GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear). The
new Camarin 115 kV GIS will be connected to the existing 115 kV
switchyard to complete the initial requirement of three (3) 115 kV
outlets. The installation of the 230 kV GIS will be undertaken by
NGCP (refer to Figures below).
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Alternative 3: Construction of San Jose Delivery Point's llSkV

Lines (Scheme 2)
This project involves the construction of two (2) llSkV lines with a
total length of 3S km. These lines will serve as additional outlets for
NGCP's San Jose 230 kV-llS kV substation thereby converting it to a
new delivery point substation for MERALCO. The two lines will be
constructed along the same route. It also involves the installation of
power circuit breakers, appurtenant disconnect switches and
metering equipment at San Jose substation (refer to Figures below).
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• This project will optimize
the available transformer
capacity at San Jose
230kV- 115kVsubstation
Alternative 1 • Requires shorter 115 kV
• Requires permit
Construction of San line construction than
and ROW for the
Jose Delivery Point's Alternative 3
construction of
115kV Lines (Scheme • With same effect as of
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1) developing a new delivery
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point substation
• Relatively the cheapest
with least time to
complete among the three
alternatives nroiects
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of new GIS
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Development of lines which reqUIres
than Alternatives 1
Camann 230 kV - minimal construction of
and 3
115kV Delivery Point 230 kV lines for bus-in
• Will take a longer
Substation scheme
time to complete
• Requires shortest "5 kV
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comnletion vear
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capacity at San Jose complete as
Alternative 3 230kV-115 kV substation compared to
Construction of San • This project is less costly Alternative 1 due
Jose Delivery Point's than Alternative 2 since it to construction of
115kV Lines (Scheme requires minimal longer 115kV lines
2) substation works • Requires permit &
• With same effect as of ROW acquisition
developing a new delivery for the
point substation construction of 35
km. 115kV lines
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Financial evaluations of the alternative projects:

Project Description (Million, PhP) (Million, PhP)
Alternative
Construction of San Jose
Alternative 1 Delivery Point's 115kV 580.39 34,242.67
Lines (Scheme 1)
Development of Camarin
Alternative 2 230 kV - 115kV Delivery 726.26 26,088.93
Point Substation
Construction of San Jose
Alternative 3 Delivery Point's 115kV 621.23 34,193.25
Lines (Scheme 2)
The Construction of San Jose Delivery Point's Additional 115kV Lines

(Alternative 1) will correct the overloading of the transformers at
Duhat and Balintawak substations and the Balintawak-Bagbaguin 115
kVline during N-1 contingencies.
Performance Measures With the Project during N-l Contingency

PERCENT WADING OF AFFEClED
PARAMETERS UNDER CONSIDERATION BANKS/LINEDURlNG N-l CONTINGENCY
AFFECfED
OUTAGE OF
SUBTRANSMISSION
BANK/LINE FACILm' DURING N-l
CONTINGENCY RY2015 RY2016 RYZ017 RY2018 RY2019
DURINGN-l
CONTINGENCY CAPACITY
BANK/LINE
(MVA)
Remaining
Duhat 300 83% 87%
Duhat300 300 98% 76% 79%
MVABank
MVABank
Remaining
Balintawak 300 88%
Balintawak 3- 300 each 96% 78% 8'% 84%
MVABank
300 MVA Banks
Balintawak- Balintawak-
Diliman 115 kV Bagbaguin 115 342.9 95% 36% 38% 39% 4'%
Line kVLine
The Commission approved the project "Construction of San Jose

Delivery Point's Additional 115kV Lines" (Alternative 1). It is the best
option to address the N-1 deficiency problem of Duhat and
Balintawak 230kV-115kV substations and Balintawak-Bagbaguin
115kVline.
The construction of two (2) 115 kV lines will serve as additional

outlets of NGCP's San Jose Substation thereby converting this
substation to a new delivery point for Sector 1. The new 115kV lines
which are expected to be completed in 2016, will correct the
overloadin of the 300 MVA ower transformer banks at Duhat and
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Balintawak substations as well as the overloading of Balintawak-
Bagbaguin 115kV line during N-1 contingencies. These new lines will
also provide additional capacity to meet the load growth in Sector 1.
As a result, this project will optimize the utilization of the capacity of
one (1) 300 MVA and one (1) 100 MVA, 230 kV-115 kV power
transformer banks of San Jose Delivery Point Substation which is
strategically located in Sector 1.
Approval
Pro' ectto continue as ro osed ./
a lication with additional' ustification
Approved CAPEXCost (PhP) 580,394,526.00
Project Title 10. Construction of BF Paranaque-NAlA 3-

Maliba 115kVLine
Project Code MER-lO
2
Project Category Subtransmission Develo ment Pro' ect

This project requires the construction of a total of
12.88 km. 115 kV lines, of which are 12.08 km.
overhead line using 2-795 MCM ACSR per phase January to
and 0.8 km. underground line using 2-1200 mm2 June 2016
Cu XLPE per phase. The UG line is required due to
the crossin of aviation fli ht ath.

Descri tion uanti Ma'orE ui ment Total (PhP)
Construction of OH 115
kV lines using 2-795 MCM
12.08 km
BF-Paranaque ACSR per phase
-NAIA3- Construction of UG 115kV
Malibay 115kV 0.8km lines using 2-1200 mm2
Line Cu XLPE er hase
Metering and Control
878,260
Equipment
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Telecommunications
1,860,000
~iDment
Total (PhP, Real 2014) 336,277,849

To prevent the overloading of Zapote-Pagcor 1 and Sucat-Sunvalley
11 kV lines durin N-1 contin enc .
Technical Analysis
MERALCO's 115 kV subtransmission system in Sector 3 covers the

southern portion of Metro Manila and the northern portion of Cavite
Province, which is being supplied by NGCP's Zapote and Sucat 230
kV-115 kV delivery point substations. Both Zapote and Sucat
substations have three (3) 300 MVA, 230 kV-115 kV power
transformers each. MERALCO has four (4) 115 kV outlets that
emanates from Zapote Substation, while the Sucat Substation has five
(5) 115 kV outlets. These two (2) delivery point substations are
supplying power to several MERALCO's 115 kV-34.5 kV substations
through a system of 115 kV subtransmission lines. By 2016, both
Zapote and Sucat substations are expected to have four (4) 300 MVA,
230 kV-115kV power transformers each.
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A load analysis of the Sucat-Sunvalley 115 kV line, Zapote-Pagcor 1

115 kV line, and Sunvalley-NAIA 3 115 kV line, with existing
capacities of 342.9 MVA, 305 MVA, and 342.9 MVA, respectively, was
performed. The analysis shows that by 2016, an outage of Sucat-
Sunvalley 115kV line will result in the overloading of Zapote- Pagcor 1
115kV line and vice versa. An outage of Sunvalley-NAIA 3 115 kV line
will likewise, result in the critical loading of Zapote-Pagcor 1 115 kV
line. The Zapote- Pagcor 1 line will experience the highest loading at
108% during single-line outage contingency. This N-1 problem will
cause a widespread power interruption in Sector 3 if not corrected.
Large commercial and industrial customers served by various 115 kV-
34.5 kV substations in Sector 3 will be primarily affected, which
includes the country's pnme business and financial districts III
Makati, Parafiaque, Pasay and Manila areas.
Performance Measures Without the Project during N-l Contingency

PERCENT LOADING OF AFFECTED LINES
PARAMETER UNDER CONSIDERATION DURING N-1 CONTINGENCY
AFFECI'ED
SUBTRANSMISSION
OUTAGE OF LINE FACILITY DURING
DURINGN-1 RY2015 RY2016 RY2017 RY2018 RY2019
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CONTINGENCY
CAPACTIY
LINE (MVA)
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The N-l contingency criterion will be breached during the outage of

any of the Sucat-Sunvalley, Zapote-Pagcor 1 or Sunvalley-NAIA 3
lines in Sector 3.

estimate of the amount of load that would not be supplied if an outage
occurs on an existing subtransmission line. The capability of a
subtransmission network to supply power to the customers served by
the segment even with one bank/line out of service, and without
waiting for said bank/line to be repaired or restored, is referred to as
the N -1 contingency for that subtransmission network.
The outage of any of the Sucat -Sunvalley 115 kV line, Zapote- Pagcor
1115 kV line or Sunvalley-NAIA 3 115 kV line is considered to be the
major risks in the subtransmission network in Sector 3 since this will
trigger the overloading of the Zapote-Pagcor 1115 kV line or Sucat-
Sunvalley 115 kV line. These N-l contingencies will result in a 1
maximum load at risk of around 156 MVA in RY 2016 and forecasted
to increase in the following years if no project will be implemented.
Forecasted Load at Risk without the Project during N-l contingency !
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Project Alternative

Construction of BF-Parafiaque-NAlA
3-Malibav 11' kVLine
Construction of BF-Parafiaque-NAlA
3 "5 kVLine
Construction of Zapote-NAIA 3115 Stand-alone
Alternative 3
kVLine
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Alternative 1: Construction of BF-Paraiiaque-NAIA 3-Malibay 115
kVLine
This project requires the construction of 12.04 km. 115 kV line which
is composed of 11.24 kilometers overhead (OH) line and 0.8 kilometer
underground (UG) line, from BF-Parafiaque Substation to tapping
point of NAIA 3-Malibay 115kV line (along West Service road and Dr.
A. Santos Ave.). It also includes the construction of 0.84 kilometer
OH line from Legazpi Substation to tapping point of CBPlA-Rockwell
115 kV line (along Chino Roces Ave. to corner of Yakal St.). The new
OH lines with a total length of 12.08 kilometers will be using 2-795
MCM ACSR per phase while the 0.8 kilometer UG line will be using
2-1200 mm2 Cu XLPE per phase. The UG line is required due to the
crossing of aviation flight path .
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This project requires the construction of 10.09 kHometers 115 kV line

composed of 7.9 kilometers overhead (OH) line and 3.0 kilometers
underground (UG) line, from BF-Parafiaque Substation to NAIA 3
Substation. It also includes the construction of 0.84 kilometer OH
line from Legazpi Substation to tapping point of CBPlA-Rockwell115
kV line (along Chino Roces Ave. to corner ofYakal St.). The new OH
lines with a total length of 8.74 kilometers will be using 2-795 MCM
ACSR per phase while the 3.0 kilometers. UG line will be using 2-
1200 mm' Cu XLPE per phase. The UG line is required due to the
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This project requires the construction of 8.3 kilometers 115 kV line

composed of 5.3 kilometers overhead (OH) line and 3.0 kilometers
underground (UG) line, from Zapote delivery point substation to
NAIA 3 Substation. It also includes the construction of 0.84
kilometers OH line from Legazpi Substation to tapping point of
CBPlA-Rockwell 115 kV line (along Chino Roces Ave. to corner of
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Alternative 1 • This project, aside from • Required underground
Construction BF- addressing the N-1 portion due to the
Parafiaque-NAIA deficiency of various crossing of aviation
3-Malibay 115kV 115 kV lines in Sector 3, flight path.
Line is also the cheapest and
can be completed faster
among the alternatives
because of minimal
scope of works. It is the
most feasible option in
terms of acquisition of
Permits and ROW as
well as construction of
OR and UG "5 kV
lines due to
accessibility and
availability of
easements on the
identified routes .
Alternative 2 • This project will • This project is the
Construction BF- address the N-1 most expenSIve and
Paraiiaque- NAIA3 deficiency of vanous difficult to implement
"5 kV Line 115 kV lines in Sector 3. which might not meet
the scheduled
completion due to
extensive
requirements for the
construction of OH
115 kV line and longer
UG 115kV line because
of limited easements,
presence of elevated
highway structures
and will cross the
aviation flight path
along the identified
routes. Acquisition of
Permits and ROW is
likewise challenging
and might cause the
delay of the
implementation of the
project.
Alternative 3 • This project will • This project IS more
Construction address the N-1 exPensive than
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Zapote-NAJA 3 deficiency of vanous Alternative 1 and also
115kV Line 115 kV lines in Sector 3. difficult to implement
which might not meet
the scheduled
completion target due
to extensive
requirements for the
construction of OH 115
kV line and longer UG
115 kV line because of
limited easements,
presence of elevated
highway structures
and will cross the
aviation flight path
along the identified
routes. Acquisition of
Permits and ROW is
likewise challenging
and might cause the
delay of the
implementation of the
proiect.
Based on the above comparison of alternatives, the Construction of

BF-Parafiaque- NAIA 3-Malibay 115 kV Line (Alternative 1) IS
considered the optimum solution to address the N-1 deficiency ofthe
subtransmission lines in Sector 3. It is the most economical and
feasible option and could meet the target schedule.

Project Description (Million PhP)
Alternatives (Million, PhP)
Construction BF-Parafiaque-
Alternative 1 336.28 10,865.77
NAJA ~ -Malibav 115kV Line
Construction BF-Parafiaque-
Alternative 2 499.47 8,767.87
NAJA ~ 11<;kV Line
Construction Zapote-NAIA 3
Alternative 3 451.08 4,416.01
11<;kV Line
The Construction of BF-Parafiaque-NAIA 3-Malibay 115 kV Line will

correct the N-1 deficiencies of Subtransmission lines in Sector 3
during single-line outage contingency, thereby avoiding loss of load.
It will also provide operational switching flexibility as well as provide
additional capacity to accommodate new customer applications and
future load growth in Sector 3.
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Performance Measures with Project During N -1 Contingency
PERCENT WADING OF AFFECfED LINES
PARAMETER UNDER CONSIDERATION
DURlNG N-l CONTINGENCY
AFFECfED
SUBTRANSMISSION
OlITAGE OF LINE FACILITY DURING
DURINGN-l RY2015 RY2016 RY2017 RY2018 RY2019
N-l CONTINGENCY
CONTINGENCY
CAPACTIY
LINE
(MVA)
Sucat-Sunvalley 6,% 66% 69%
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Zapote-Pagcor 1
Sunvalley 343 96% 49% 5'% 53% 55%
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The Commission approved the project "Construction of BF-

Parafiaque-NAIA 3-Malibay 115 kV Line" (Alternative 1). It is the
best option to address the N-1 deficiencies ofthe Zapote- Pagcor 1 and
Sucat -Sunvalley 115 kV lines. With this new line, the transformer
capacities at Zapote and Sucat substations will be optimized and
likewise, future load rowth in Sector 3 can be accommodated.
A roval
Pro' ect to continue as ro osed -/
Pro'ect to continue with revised ca ital ex enditure
Project Title 11.Rebuilding of Portion of Dasmarinas- FCIE

115kVLine
Project Code MER-11
Project Rank 2
Project Category Subtransmission Pro' ect
Pro' ect Descri tion Duration

Rebuilding of 115 kV line from FCIE Substation to
tapping point along Governor's Drive to uprate
January to June
portion of Dasmarifias-FCIE Line from 1-795 MCM
2016
ACSR to 2-795 MCM ACSR conductor per phase
(A roximate len th = .1kilometers).
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Deseri tion uanti Ma'or ui ment Total
l1skV Uprating of
75,913,229
Subtransmission Line .1 kIn Overhead Line
Total (PhP Real 20 1 22
Project .Justification
The project will provide N-l contingency to the existing Dasmariiias-
FCIE 115kV line. It will also augment the line capacity, provide
operational flexibility and enhance the reliability of subtransmission
s stem in Cavite Sector.
Technical Analysis
The Dasmariiias- FCIE 115 kV line is one of the main corridors of

Dasmariiias 230 kV-115kV delivery point substation in Cavite Sector
supplying bulk power to FCIE, TMC2, Gateway and Rosario 115
kV-34.5 kV substations including the customer-owned, SMC 115
kV Substation. The FCIE, Gateway, and TMC 2 substations are
serving the residential, commercial and large industrial customers in
the portions of Dasmariiias, Trece Martires City and Gen Trias
including locators in First Cavite Industrial Estate and Gateway
Business Park, respectively. On the other hand, the Rosario
Substation is serving the residential, commercial and large industrial
customers in Rosario, portions of General Trias, Kawit and Cavite
City including the locators in Cavite Export Zone.
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The Dasmarifias-FCIE 115 kV line (with a capacity of 171.5 MVA) has

a total length of 4.7-kilometer which is composed of 1.6-kilometer
bundle 795 MCM ACSR conductor per phase and 3.1-kilometer single
795 MCM ACSR conductor per phase. By 2016, an outage of either
Dasmarifias-Abubot-Rosario (with a capacity of 202 MVA) 115 kV
line, Amadeo-Gateway-FCIE 115 kV line (with a capacity of 171.5
MVA) or Amadeo 300 MVA power transformer will cause critical
loading/overloading of Dasmarifias-FCIE line at a maximum of 106%.
This incident will consequently result in power interruption affecting
major customers in Cavite area including locators in the First Cavite
Industrial Estate (FCIE), Gateway Business Park, Cavite Export Zone
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Performance Measures Without the Proiect (N-1 Contin"encv)
PARAMETERS UNDERCONSJDERATION
. PERCENT LOADING OF DASMARINAS-FCIE
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Abubot.Rosario 93% ,8% 102% 107% 111%
Line
Amadeo Gateway
FCIE Line
Dasmarifias-FClE
Line
171.5 87% 9'% 96% 100% 104% 1
Amadeo 300 MVA 106% 110% 115% 120%
99%
Bank
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The N-1 contingency criterion will be breached during the outage of
any of the Dasmarifias-Abubot-Rosario 115 kV line, Amadeo-
Gateway- FCIE 115 kV line or Amadeo 300 MVA power transformer
since these will cause the overloading of the Dasmarifias- FCIE line.

occurs on an existing subtransmission line. The capability of a
subtransmission network to supply power to the customers served by
the N-1 contingency for that subtransmission network.
The outage of any of the Dasmarifias-Abubot-Rosario 115 kV line,

Amadeo-Gateway-FCIE 115 kV line or Amadeo 300 MVA power
transformer are considered to be the major risks in the
subtransmission network in Cavite Sector since this will trigger the
overloading of the Dasmarifias- FCIE 115 kV Line. These
contingencies will result in a maximum load at risk of around 77 MVA
in RY 2016 and forecasted to increase in the following years if no
project will be implemented.
Forecasted Load at Risk without the Project during N-1 contingency
Maximum load to be dropped in MVA RY2016

Cavite Sector 77

Project Alternative

Rebuilding Portion of Dasmarifias- FCIE
115 kV Line
Construction of New Dasmarifias- FCIE
Alternative 2 115 kV Line
Stand-alone
Construction of New Amadeo-FCIE 115
Alternative 3 kVLine Stand-alone
Alternative 1: Rebuilding Portion of Dasmarifias-FCIE 115 kV Line
This project involves rebuilding of 115 kV line from FCIE substation

u to the ta in oint alon Governor's Drive to urate 3.1-
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kilometer portion of Dasmarifias-FCIE Line from 1-795 MCM ACSR
conductor per phase to 2-795 MCM ACSR conductor per phase (refer
to Figure below).
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Alternative 2: Construction of New Dasmarifias-FCIE 115kV Line
This project involves construction of around 4.9-kilometer of 115 kV

line using 2-795 MCM ACSR conductor per phase. The new line will
be built along the Aguinaldo Highway and Governor's Drive from
Dasmarifias substation up to FCIE substation. This project also
includes installation of 115 kV power circuit breakers and associated
equipment and structures including protection/control equipment at
Dasmarifias and FCIE substations for the termination of the proposed
line (refer to Figure below).
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Alternative 3: Construction of New Amadeo-FCTE 115kV Line
This project involves construction of around I5.I-kilometer of 115 kV

line using 2-795 MCM ACSR conductor per phase. The new line will
be built along the road from Amadeo substation up to FCTE
substation. This project also includes installation of 115 kV power
circuit breakers and associated equipment and structures including
protection/control equipment at Amadeo and FCTE substations for
the termination of the proposed line (refer to Figure below).
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Alternative 1 • Aside from addressing • This project will require
Rebuilding the N-l contingency interruptions of
Portion of problem, this project Dasmariiias-FCIE Line
Dasmariiias- can be completed during construction
Fem llSkV faster and is the most period.
Line economical among the
alternatives because it
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Right-of-Way (ROW)
and re uire minimal
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reinforcement to carry
the bundle conductors.
Alternative 2 • This project will • This project involves the

Construction of provide an additional construction of a new
New corridor to Dasmarifias and longer
Dasmarifias- Delivery Point subtransmission line
FCIE substation to snpply than Alternative 1 and
115kV Line bulk power to Cavite requires the installation
Sector, thus, enabling of protection and control
the system to equipment at
accommodate higher Dasmarifias and FCIE
load growth In the substations, hence,
area. requires a longer time to
complete. It also requires
acquisition of permits
and ROW for 4.9-
kilometer line, making it
more expensive than
Alternative l.
Alternative 3 • This project will • This project involves the
Construction of provide an additional construction of a new
New Amadeo- corridor to Amadeo and longer
FCIE 115kV Delivery Point subtransmission line
Line substation to snpply than Alternatives 1 and 2
bulk power to Cavite and installation of
Sector, thus enabling protection and control
the system to equipment at Amadeo
accommodate higher and FCIE substations,
load growth In the and also, requires
area. acquisition of permits
and ROW for 15.1-
kilometer line. Hence, it
will take a longer time to
complete and also is the
most expensive
alternative nroiect.
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Project Cost NPV
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Project Alternatives
(Million, PhP) (Million, PhP) I
Rebuilding Portion of
Alternative 1 Dasmarifias-FCIE 115 75.91 440-40
kVLine
Construction of New
Alternative 2 Dasmarifias- FCIE 115 138.20 366.20
kVLine
Construction of New
Alternative 3 Amadeo- FCIE 351.42 129.06
l1S kV Line
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The Rebuilding Portion of Dasmarifias-FCIE 115 kV Line will correct

the overloading of the said line during an N-1 contingency condition,
thereby avoiding loss of load. This project will also enhance the
reliability of the subtransmission system in Cavite Sector and
likewise, reduce the technical loss by an estimated 1,936,302 kWh
annually.
PERCENT WADING OF DASMARrnAS.FCIE

PARAMETERS UNDERCONSIDERAll0N
LINE DURING N-l CONTINGENCY
AFFECTED
OUTAGE OF SUBTRANSMISSION
BANK/LINE FACILTIY DURING N-l
CONTINGENCY RY2015 RY2016 RY2017 RY2018 RY2019
DURINGN-l
LINE
(MVA)
Dasmariii.as-Abubot-
93% 53% 55% 57% 59%
Rosario Line
Amadeo-Gateway- Dasmarifias-
342.9 87% 47% 49% 5'% 53%
FCIE Line FCIE Line
Amadeo 300 MVA
99% 60% 63% 65% 68%
Bank
The Commission deferred the project "Rebuilding Portion of

Dasmarifias- FCIE 115 kV Line" without prejudice to refiling.
MERALCO elevated to the Court of Appeals the case of Dasmarifias-
Rosario line which involves the Dasmarifias-FCIE 115kV line project.
The outcome of the CAcase may affect the classification of the subject
line.
Approval
Project Title 12.Rebuilding Portion of LIIP-Balibago 115kV

Line
Project Code MER-12
Project Rank 2
Project Category Subtransmission Develo ment Pro' ect
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Pro. ect Descri tion Duration
The project involves the rebuilding of 115 kV line
from Balibago Substation up to South Luzon
Expressway by uprating 1.8 kilometer portion of January to June
LIIP-Balibago 115 kV Line from 1-795 MCM ACSR 2016
conductor per phase to 2-795 MCM ACSR
conductor er hase.
Summaryo fC os tEtis rna t es

Description Quantity Major Equipment Total (PhP)
Subtransmission Line 1.8km 115kV Overhead Line 35,687,313
Total (Php, Real 2014) 35,687,313
Pro. ect Justification

This project will provide N-1 contingency to the existing LIIP-
Balibago 115kV Line during the outage of either of Sta. Rosa-Laguna
BelAir 115kV Line, Laguna BelAir-LIIP 115kV Line or Sta. Rosa 300
MVA bank. Likewise, it will provide additional capacity to transport
bulk power from Sta. Rosa and Biiian 230 kV-115 kV delivery point
substations to ad.acent 115kV-34.5 kV substations in La una Sector.
Technical Analysis
MERALCO'sExisting Subtransmission System
The LIIP-Balibago 115 kV line is one of the main corridors of Sta.

Rosa and Biiian 230 kV-115kV substations in Laguna Sector. The said
line carries bulk power from these delivery point substations and
transport to adjacent 115 kV-34.5 kV substations to cater to the
residential, commercial and large industrial customers in Sta. Rosa,
Biiian, Calamba and Cabuyao in Laguna and portion of Carmona and
Silang in Cavite.
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The LIIP-Balibago 115 kV Line (with a capacity of 171.5 MVA) has a

total length of 2.9 kilometers which is composed of 1.8 kilometers
1-795 MCM ACSR conductor per phase and 1.1 kilometers 2-795
MCM ACSR conductor per phase. In 2016, an outage of any of the
Sta. Rosa-Laguna BelAir 115 kV Line (with a capacity of 342.9 MVA),
Laguna BelAir-LIIP 115 kV Line (with a capacity of 342.9 MVA) or
Sta. Rosa 300 MVA bank will cause overloading of LIIP-Balibago line
as illustrated in the table below.
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PERCENT LOADING OF LIIP-BALIBAGO LINE
PARAMETER UNDER CONSIDERATION DURING N-l CONTINGENCY
AFFECfED
SUBTRANSMISSION
OUIAGEOF FACILITY DURING
BANK/LINE N-l CONTINGENCY RY2015 RY2016 RY2017 RY2018 RY2019
DURINGN-l
CONTINGENCY CAPACTIY
UNE (MVA)
Sta. Rosa-
Laguna BelAir 97% 101% 107% 112% 118%
Line LIIP-
Laguna BelAir- Balibago 171.5 101% 105% 109%
9'% 97%
LIIP Line Line
Sta. Rosa 300 103% w7%
90% 95% 99%
MVABank
The N-1 contingency criterion will be breached during the outage of

any of the Sta. Rosa-Laguna BelAir 115 kV Line, Laguna BelAir-LIIP
115 kV Line or Sta. Rosa 300 MVA Bank since this will trigger the
overloading of the LIIP-Balibago 115 kV Line and will result in
widespread power interruption in Laguna and portion of Cavite.

occurs on an existing subtransmission line. The capability of a I
subtransmission network to supply power to the customers served by I
the N -1 contingency for that subtransmission network. 1
The outage of any of the Sta. Rosa-Laguna BelAir 115 kV Line, Laguna
BelAir-LIIP 115 kV Line or Sta. Rosa 300 MVA Bank are considered
to be the major risks in the subtransmission network in Laguna
Sector since these will cause the overloading of the LIIP-Balibago 115
kV Line. These contingencies will result in a maximum load at risk of
around 109 MVA in RY 2016 and forecasted to increase in the
following years if no project will be implemented. 1
Forecasted Load at Risk Without the Project during N -1 contingency
Maximum load to be dropped in MVA RY2016

Laguna Sector 109

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Project Alternative
PrOfcct Alternatives Classification

Rebuilding portion of LIIP-Balibago Stand-alone
Alternative 1
115kV Line
Alternative 2
Construction of Sta. Rosa-LIIP 115kV
Stand-alone \
Line
Development of Cabuyao 230 kV-115
kV Delivery Point Substation
Alternative 1: Rebuilding portion of LIIP-Balibago 115kV Line
This project involves the rebuilding of 115 kV line from Balibago

Substation up to South Luzon Expressway by uprating 1.8 kilometer
portion of LIIP-Balibago 115 kV Line from 1-795 MCM ACSR
conductor per phase to 2-795 MCM ACSR conductor per phase (refer
to Figure below).
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Alternative 2: Construction of Sta. Rosa-LIIP 115 kV Line
This project involves the construction of approximately 7.7 kilometers

of 115 kV line using 2-795 MCM ACSR conductor per phase from
Sta. Rosa Substation up to LIIP Substation. It also includes
installation of 115 kV power circuit breakers and associated
equipment and structures including protection/control equipment at
Sta. Rosa and LIIP substations for the termination of the proposed
line (refer to Figure below).
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ProposedConstructionof St•. Ros.-LIIP 115kVLine
Alternative 3: Development of Cabuyao 230 kV-115 kV Delivery

Point Substation
This project involves the acquisition of lot and the construction of 230
kV-115 kV substation with initial one (1) 150 MVA, 230 kV-115 kV
power transformer. It also involves construction of two (2) 230 kV
lines using 1-795 MCM ACSR conductor per phase with approximate
length of 0.2 km each circuit to terminate Cabuyao 230 kV switchyard
to old Bifian-Makban 230 kV Lines and construction of two (2) 115kV
lines using 2-795 MCM ACSR conductor per phase with approximate
length of 4.1 km each circuit from Cabuyao 115 kV switchyard to
cut-in to LIIP-Balibago 115 kV line. The delivery point substation
project includes the installation of three (3) 230 kV gas circuit
breakers (GCBs) and associated 230 kV disconnect switches and three
(3) 115 kV GCBs and associated 115 kV disconnect switches (refer to
Figure below).
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Alternative Advantages Disadvantages 1

Alternative 1 • This project will use its • It will reqmre
Rebuilding existing right-of-way interruptions of LIIP-
portion of LIIP- (ROW) for uprating of Balibago Line during
Balibago 115kV l.8-kilometer 115 kV construction period.
Line line .
• It is relatively the
cheapest with least
time to complete as
compared to
Alternatives 2 and 3
due to minimal
oroiec!'s scooe.
Alternative 2 • This project IS. It will require acquisition
Construction of relatively cheaper and of permits and ROWand
Sta. Rosa-LIIP lesser time to complete higher investment as
115kV Line as compared to compared to Alternative
Alternative 3. 1 due to the construction
of a new 7.7 km 115 kV
line .

more expensIve and
takes longer time to
complete as compared to
Alternative 1.
Alternative 3 • This project will • It will require a higher
Development of augment the capacity investment as compared
Cabuyao 230 kV- in Laguna Sector. to Alternatives 1 and 2
115kV Delivery due to the development
Point Substation of a new 230 kV-
115 kV substation.
• It will require acquisition
of substation lot with a
minimum area of 2.5
hectares.
• This project will also
require acquisition of
permits and ROW for the
construction of 230 kV
and 115kV lines.
the most expensive and
requires longest time to
complete as compared to
Alternatives 1 and 2.
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The table below shows the financial evaluations of the alternative

projects:

Project Description (Million, PhP) (Million, PhP)
Alternative
Alternative Rebnilding portion of LIIP-
35.69 1,399.96
1 Balibago "5 kV Line
Alternative Construction of Sta. Rosa-
'43.39 1,321.94
2 LIIP 115kV Line
Development of Cabnyao
Alternative
230 kV-115 kV Delivery 585.79 735.38
3 Point Substation
The Rebuilding Portion of LIIP-Balibago 115 kV Line will prevent the

expected overloading of the said line during the N-l contingencies,
thereby avoiding loss of load. It will also provide adequate capacity
for the load growth in the area.
Performance Measures With the Project during N-l Contingency

PERCENT LOADING OF LIIP-BALIBAGO
PARAMETER UNDER CONSIDERATION tiNE DURING N~lCONTINGENCY
AFFECTED
OUTAGE OF SUBTRANSMISSION
BANK/LINE FACILITY DURING
RY2015 RY2016 RY2017 RY2018 RY2019
DURINGN-l N-l CONTINGENCY
UNE
(MVA)
Sta. Rosa-Laguna 60% 62% 65% 67%
97%
BelAir Line
UIP-
Laguna BelAir- 50% 52% 54%
Balibago 342.9 92% 48%
LIIP Line Line
Sta. Rosa 300 53% 55%
90% 49% 5'%
MVABank
The Commission approved the project "Rebuilding Portion of LIIP-

Balibago 115 kV line', which is the best option to address the expected
overloading of the said line during the outage of any of the Sta. Rosa-
Laguna BelAir 115 kV Line, Laguna BelAir-LIIP 115 kV Line or Sta.
Rosa 300 MVA Bank. This project will also provide adequate capacity
to meet the increasing power demand and accommodate new
customer applications as well as future prospective large customers in
the area. Likewise, this project will improve the reliability
requirements for subtransmission facilities in Laguna Sector and
contribute to system loss reduction by an estimated 578.6 MWh
annual! .
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A roval
Pro' ect to continue as ro osed ,(
Project Title 1 ,Cut-in of Pina buhatan Switchin Station

Project Code MER-13
Project Rank 2
Pro' ect Description Duration

This project involves the construction of
Pinagbuhatan switching station and one (1) 115kV
line for the cut-in of the switching station to the January to June
MERALCO grid particularly on the 115kVsystem. 2016
This will also include construction of Substation
and Subtransmission lines as well as acquisition of
necessa Ri ht ofWa s.
Summarv of Cost Estimates

Asset Category Labor Cost Material Cost Other Cost Total
Poles, Towers & Fixtures 287,708.31 2,134,643.97 313,186.79 2,735,539.07
Overhead Conductors and 1,078,399.98 60,496.02 2,133,652.02
994,756.02
Devices-Distribution
Switchgear 1,007,649.31 15,481,621.63 120,850,01 16,610,120.95
Protective E ui ment 1,2 9,333.50 10,122,541.22 ,029.68 11 0, 04.40
Metering and Control 25,31248 5,632,329.2.4-
161,573.73 5,445,443.03
Enuinment
Other Station E ui ment 1,828,372.77 , 12,133.26 21.,949.54 6 64,455.5
Structures and 3,502,828.79 49,981.64 13,008,871.57
9,456,061.14
Imnrovements
Land & Land Rights - - 600,000.00 600,000.00
(Distribution Purnose)
Total (PhP, Real 2014) 14,985,454.78 42,677,611.88 972,806.16 58,635,872.82
• MERALCO will not be able to exercise its mandate to allow
customer expansion due to increase in load.
• -asa Steel Works, Inc. will cause
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interruption to SM Shangri-la - Dolores 115 kV line due to tap
connection
Technical Analysis
MERALCQ'sExisting Distribution System
MERALCO's 115 kV lines are formed in loop. Customers connecting

to 115 kV lines will have to be part of that loop in order to maintain
security and flexibility of the network. There is one (1) forecasted
project that shall require cut-in to MERALCO's 115 kV
subtransmission system that is targeted to be completed in RY2016.
Cut-in of Pinagbuhatan 115kV switching station will be constructed at

the premises of Pag-asa Steel Works, Inc. (PSWI), an existing
MERALCO customer which operates a steel rolling mill plant located
at Manggahan, Pasig City and currently tapped at SM Shangri-la -
Dolores 115 kV line. The existing steel rolling mill plant has a peak
demand of 5.35 MW and presently being served by circuit Manggahan
45ZM, a 34.5 kV distribution feeder from Manggahan Substation.
PSWI proposed to expand their plant facilities by constructing a new
steel rolling mill plant on a new location in Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City.
The proposed steel rolling mill plant has an applied load of 18 MW
and will require a 115 kV electric service to serve its 22 MVA power
requirement. PSWI will construct its own step-down substation with
a 25 MVA, 115 kV - 34.5 kV power transformer. On the other hand,
MERALCO shall construct Pinagbuhatan 115kV switching station and
one (1) 115kV line for the cut-in of the switching station.
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Performance Assessment - Analysis of Problems
Any customer that will connect to MERALCO's 115 kV lines will also
be part of that loop, as such, the customer will have to cut-in and not
just tap into an existing line. The customer will have to provide a lot
that can accommodate the switchyard that MERALCO will construct
for this scheme. For the control and protection of the switchyard,
relays, SCADA equipment and telecommunication equipment will
have to be provided. The customer shall also be required to take all
necessary measures to ensure that its proposed connection shall not
result in the degradation of the subtransmission system. This
includes the installation of protection system to automatically
disconnect its generators in the event of system faults, voltage
fluctuation and large frequency deviation due to weather conditions,
or other unusual conditions that may cause voltage or current
disturbances on the system. It is also required to meet MERALCO's
standards on power quality such as limitation of DC injection, flicker
severity and harmonics. For the registration of energy consumption
and exported energy, metering assets will have to be provided also.
Since all works will involve modifications and interface to MERALCO

facilities, construction shall be done by MERALCO personnel or
accredited MERALCO contractors only. MERALCO will procure the
necessary materials and equipment in order to be consistent with the
Standards used by MERALCO. This is in consideration of the
criticality of maintaining the reliability and security of MERALCO's
line and substation. MERALCO will also do the necessary
configuration for SCADAand Telecommunications equipment so that
there would be no problems with communication and control of all
equipment.
Project Alternative

Alternative 1 Maintain the current set-up Stand-alone
Construct Substation Facilities & Sub-
Alternative 2 Sland-alone
transmission lines
Alternative 1:
Pag-asa Steel Works, Inc. (PSWI) operates a steel rolling mill plant at
Manggahan in Pasig City. The existing steel rolling mill plant is
currently tapped at SM Shangri-la - Dolores 115 kV line with applied
load of 18 MW and a 22 MVA power requirement.
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Alternative 2:
This project involves the cut-in of Pinagbuhatan 115 kV switching

station for PSWI. This shall involve construction of overhead 115 kV
line with an approximate length of 0.70 kilometers from the tapping
point at SM Shangri-la - Dolores 115kV line up to PSWI 115 kV - 34.5
kV substation. This shall also include construction of 115 kV bus and
installation of 115 kV breaker and associated disconnect switches,
installation of control and protection equipment and construction of
control house. This is to provide reliability to Steel Mill plant.


Alternative 1 • MERALCO will not
be able to exercise its
Maintain the current - mandate to allow
set-up customer expansion
dne to increase in
load
Alternative 2 • Large customers • No significant
that drive our disadvantages
Construct economy will be
Substation, provided with
Subtransmission electricity
lines, Protection,
SCADA, • System flexibility
Telecommunications during outage of
and Metering portion of line
facilities
The financial evaluations of the alternative projects are I

Project
Alternative
Project Description
Project Cost
(Million, PhP)
NPV
(Million, PhP)
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Alternative 1 Maintain the current set-up - -
Construct Substation
Alternative 2 Facilities & Subtransmission 58.64 1,632,11
lines
For Alternative 1, the NPV does not apply since the current set-up
does not re uire new facilities to be constructed.
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The cut-in of Pinagbuhatan 115 kV Switching Station does not have a

significant effect on the steady-state and fault conditions in the
system, inversely it may contribute to the reduction of technical
losses. Increase in bus fault duty levels within the area may vary
depending on the MW capacity. Large customers driving our
economy will still have power when a portion of the line trips.
Shown in the figure below is the single line diagram of the proposed
network upon completion of the recommended construction .
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The Commission deferred the project "Pinagbuhatan 2nd 115 kV Line"

without prejudice to refiling since the presented alternatives do not
show other technically feasible solution to determine the least cost
among alternatives.
A roval
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Project Title '4. Replacement of Power Transformer NO.2 at
Mandalu on Substation
Project Code MER-14
Project Rank 1
Pro' ect Description Duration

The project is to replace the existing Mandaluyong
power transformer #2 (NLTC - No Load Tap
Changer) with a new 83 MVA power transformer
with OLTC. This project will deliver quality voltage
to customers due to OLTC automatic control. The
project will provide flexible tying configuration of
feeders and load balancing in the Mandaluyong July 2015 to
and Pasig area which are sourced from power December 2015
transformers in Shangrila, Rockwell, and
Mandaluyong (transformer #1) substations. This
project will optimize the load capacity of the
Mandaluyong substation transformers and
improve the reliability and quality of service to
customers in Pasi and Mandalu on areas.
Proposed CAPEX Cost (PhP)
of Cost Estimates
Descri tion MaOor E ui ment Total
83 MVA, 1l0kVY-
Replacement of
34-5kVY-13.8kVD three-
Power 1 52,908,466.33
phase power
Transformer
Total (PhP Real201 )
The project is to replace the existing Mandaluyong power
transformer #2 (NLTC - No Load Tap Changer) with a new 83 MVA
power transformer with OLTC. This project will deliver quality
voltage to customers due to OLTC automatic control. The project will
provide flexible tying configuration of feeders and load balancing in
the Mandaluyong and Pasig area which are sourced from power
transformers in Shangrila, Rockwell, and Mandaluyong (transformer
#1) substations. This project will optimize the load capacity of the
Mandaluyong substation transformers and improve the reliability
and uali of service to customers in Pasi and Mandalu on areas.
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ANNEX "A"

PROPOSED MAJOR CAPEX PROJECT FOR RY2016

Project Title 1. Development of Malacafiang 115 kV-34.5 kV

Pro' ect Descri tion Duration

Proposed CAPEX Cost {PhP)

Summar 0fC ost Estlmates

and April of 2014 brought about by the long exposure of distribution I

MERALCO'sExisting Distribution System

Residential, commercial and industrial customers in the areas of

Performance Assessment - Loading Analysis

With the forecasted small-area load growth of 4.11% in the areas

Moreover, it would be difficult for MERALCO to accommodate the

Further, March and April 2014, power outage incidents were

Alternative 1: Development of Malacaiiang 115 kV- 34.5 kV GIS

This project involves the development of a 115 kV-34.5 kV Gas

_ I'wpo •• d 115kV lin.

This project involves the development of a 115 kV-34.5 kV GIS

• - P,apo•• d 115kV.34,SkVS/S - .Prol'O •• d l1SkVllne

Alternative 3: Development of Escoda-Malate 115kV-34.5 kV GIS

This project involves the development of a 115 kV-34.5 kV GIS

The table below summarizes the comparison of the advantages and

Alternative Advantages Disadvantages

The financial evaluation of the alternative projects are summarized

Project Project Cost NPV

Impact of the Project

The Development of Malacafiang 115 kV-34.5 kV GIS Substation will

Shown below is the forecasted loading with the project:

M~ RY2013 RY2014 RY2015

" 49.90 60% 51.90 63' 53.80 6,% 56.80 68%

The Commission approved the Development of Malacaiiang 115kV-

Approved CAPEX Cost (PhP)

Project Description Duration

Proposed CAPEXCost (PhP) 162,580,219.00

summarvo fC ost E sima

The expansion of Bagbaguin will address the forecasted critical

MERALCO's Existing Distribution System

Residential, commercial and industrial customers in Valenzuela City,

Performance Assessment - Loading Analysis

There will be an expected critical loading of Bagbaguin power

These power transformers by 2016 will already have exceeded the

In the process of determining the most cost -effective solution to

The project alternatives intended to address the capacity deficiencies

Proiect Alternatives Classification

Alternative 1: Expansion of Bagbaguin 115 kV-34.5 kV Substation

This substation is located at G. Molina St. Bagbaguin, Valenzuela

This project involves the expansion of Veinte Reales 115 kV-34.5 kV

Vel ••, •• "" ••Ie. Sltl•• Gtt""

The following table summarizes the comparison of the advantages

Alternative Advantages Disadvantages

Alternative 3 • It will provide a reliable • This project is

The financial evaluations of the alternative projects are summarized

Project Project Cost NPV

Impact of the Project

The Expansion of Bagbaguin 115 kV-34.5 kV Substation will correct

Max RY2013 RY 2014 RY2015

Mu RV2016 RY:ilO17 RY2018 RY2019

" 43-43 5°.79 52.84 64%