I. Grid Condition Issuances
The NGCP may issue the following Alert statuses for tomorrow (15 April 2019) in the Luzon Grid:
Yellow alert 10:01am to 1:00pm
Red alert 1:01 to 2:00pm
Yellow alert 2:01 to 5:00pm
Normal condition 5:01 to 6pm
Yellow alert 6:01 to 9:00pm
A Yellow Alert status does not result to power interruptions.
However, depending on system conditions, the occurrence of power outages from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM is possible.
II. Entry of Power Plants
South Luzon Thermal Energy Corp. (SLTEC) Unit 1 of Ayala is now running on full load. It was synchronized to the grid at 2:03 AM yesterday and achieved full load at 8:50 AM.
III. Forced Outages and Derated Plants
Masinloc Unit 1 of San Miguel is running on a derated capacity of 304 MW.
Please refer to the table for the updated list of power plants that are derated and on forced outage.
| Power Plant | Installed Capacity (MW) | Cause | Date Out | Estimated Date In |
|
SMC Consolidated Power Corporation (SMCCPC) Limay U2 |
150 | Boiler tube leak | 11-Apr-2019 | 16-Apr-2019* |
|
TeaM Energy Corporation Sual U1 |
647 | Boiler Circulating piping leak | 09-Apr-2019 | 18-Apr-2019* |
|
Southwest Luzon Power Generation Corporation (SLPGC) U2 |
150 | Vibration in Primary Air Fan | 07-Apr-2019 | 21-Apr-2019 |
|
Pagbilao Energy Corporation (PEC) Pagbilao U3 |
420 | Boiler slagging | 02-Apr-2019 | 16-Apr-2019 |
| Total | 1,367 |
| Power Plant | Installed Capacity (MW) | Declared Capacity (MW) | Derating/Reduced Capacity (MW) | Cause |
|
Masinloc Power Partners Co. Ltd. (MPPCL) Masinloc U1 |
315 | 304 | 11 | TBD |
|
SEM-Calaca Power Corporation (SCPC) Calaca U2 |
300 | 200 | 100 | Half condenser operation |
| Total | 111 |
Source: NGCP, concerned power plants
*Preliminary information
TBD- to be determined
IV. ILP and Energy Efficiency
To avert the possibility of a power interruption during the Red Alert status from 1:01pm to 2:00pm, the energy family will implement the Interruptible Load Program (ILP).
Consumers may participate in averting any power interruption by the using their electricity wisely and efficiently. “Energy efficiency” means the use of energy without waste, or “walang sayang”.
* Any additional forced outage or de-ration of plants will worsen the situation, while more participation in the ILP or efficiency in the use of electricity by the consumers will help the situation.
The DOE will continue to update the public on further developments.
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