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National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) vehemently rejected allegations on Wednesday that it neglected its responsibility to stabilize the transmission system during the Panay island power outage on January 2.
NGCP expressed frustration over persisting criticism, blaming the organization for issues arising from unplanned shutdowns of power generators.
“It is alarming to hear policymakers immediately draw conclusions based on assumptions contrary to fact. We stand firm that the system before the 2:19 PM multiple tripping was normal, and our actions were within protocols. Any contrary statement is speculative,” NGCP emphasized.
Rather than accepting blame, NGCP urged policymakers to objectively seek facts, avoiding favoritism towards certain sectors.
As a transmission service provider, NGCP clarified its role, saying that it could only offer an overview of the current supply and demand situation and strive to dispatch any available power. It clarified that it cannot intervene in matters related to power generation.
NGCP emphasized the need for a comprehensive industry-wide approach to address persistent power supply issues on Panay Island and nationwide.
“This is not a time for personal or political agendas but an opportunity for genuine problem-solving. We reiterate our call for a comprehensive industry-wide approach to resolve the ongoing power supply challenges on Panay Island and elsewhere in the country,” NGCP said.
The grid and system operator also disputed claims that it lacked transparency in disseminating information to the public.
NGCP emphasized its commitment to providing regular updates to all stakeholders, including media and government units, through various channels such as print, radio, broadcast, social media, and text blasts.
“We reiterate our earlier statements that there was no transmission disturbance before the tripping of the PEDC Unit 1 (83MW) at 12:06 PM,” NGCP said.
According to NGCP, following this event, they successfully restored the transmission system and normalized voltage.
However, several power plants inexplicably tripped at 2:19 PM. NGCP asserted that data from their system showed no abnormalities in voltage and system stability.
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