Red alert raised for 4th time in Luzon grid

(UPDATED) Meralco is again implementing rotational brownouts in parts of Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, and Laguna due to low power supply on Monday, April 15

Power interruptions are expected on Monday, April 15, as the Luzon grid was placed under red and yellow alerts for the 4th time this month.

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the Luzon grid on red alert from 10 am to 11 am and from 1 pm to 4 pm on Monday. This means that power companies may implement rotational brownouts.

The yellow alert was also raised from 9 am to 10 am, from 11 am to 1 pm, from 4 pm to 5 pm, and from 6 pm to 8 pm. This is one notch lower than the red alert and means that reserves have dropped below 647 megawatts (MW). A yellow alert status does not result in power interruptions.

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) released a tentative list of areas to be affected by rotational brownouts on Monday. Below is the list as of 12:40 pm:

Between 1 pm and 2 pm

METRO MANILA

• Caloocan City - Dagat-Dagatan, Poblacion, Sta Quiteria
• Las Piñas City - Almanza I, Almanza II, Las Piñas (Isolated), Tindig Mangga
• Makati City - Poblacion
• Malabon City - Catmon, Dagat-Dagatan, Ibaba, Longos, Niugan, Potrero, San Agustin, Tañong (Pob.), Tinajeros, Tonsuya, Tugatog
• Mandaluyong City - Addition Hills, Bagong Silang, Barangka Drive, Barangka Ibaba, Barangka Ilaya, Barangka Itaas, Buayang Bato, Burol, Daang Bakal, Hagdang Bato Itaas, Hagdang Bato Libis, Harapin Ang Bukas, Highway Hills, Hulo, Mabini-J Rizal, Malamig, Mauway, New Zaniga, Old Zaniga, Pag-asa, Plainview, Pleasant Hills, Poblacion, San Jose, Vergara, Wack-Wack Greenhills East
• City of Manila - Binondo, San Nicolas, Sta Ana, Sta Mesa, Tondo
• Muntinlupa City - Alabang, Bayanan, Buli, Cupang, New Alabang Village, Poblacion, Putatan, Sucat, Tunasan
• Navotas City - Bagumbayan North, Bagumbayan South, Bangculasi, Daanghari, Dagat-Dagatan, Navotas East, Navotas West, San Jose (Pob.), Sipac-Almacen
• Parañaque City - Baclaran, BF Homes, La Huerta, Moonwalk, San Dionisio, San Antonio, San Isidro, Sto Niño, Tambo
• Pasig City - Kapitolyo, San Antonio
• Quezon City - Kalusugan, Mariana, Damayang Lagi, Valencia
• San Juan City - Addition Hills, Balong-Bato, Batis, Corazon de Jesus, Ermitaño, Greenhills, Isabelita, Kabayanan, Little Baguio, Maytunas, Onse, Pasadeña, Pedro Cruz, Salapan, Sta Lucia, Tibagan
• Valenzuela City - Caruhatan, Heneral T de Leon, Malinta, Marulas, Maysan, Parada, Pariancillo Villa, Poblacion

BULACAN

• Baliuag - San Jose, Tibag
• Bocaue - Duhat
• Bustos - Bonga Menor, Buisan, Camachilihan, Catacte, Liciada, Malamig, Malawak
• Guiguinto - Pritil, Sta Cruz, Sta Rita
• Malolos City - Caniogan, Catmon, Cofradia, Dakila, Guinhawa, Mabolo, Malolos, Mojon, San Juan, San Pablo, Sta Isabel, Sumapang Bata, Sumapang Matanda, Tikay

CAVITE

• Alfonso - Taywanak Ilaya, Taywanak Ibaba, Pajo, Esperanza Ilaya, Esperanza Ibaba, Alfonso Town Proper
• Bacoor City - Molino VII, Bacoor Town Proper
• Dasmariñas City - Salawag, San Miguel Archangel I
• Indang - Alulod, Banaba Cerca, Banaba Lejos, Carasuchi, Daine I, Daine II, Guyam Malaki, Harasan, Indang Town Proper, Kayquit III, Kaytambog, Lumampong Balagbag, Lumampong Halayhay, Pulo, Tambo Balagbag, Tambo Ilaya, Tambo Kulit, Tambo Malaki
• Maragondon - Pantihan 1, Pantihan 2, Pantihan 3, Pulo Ni Sara (Pantihan 4
• Mendez-Nuñez - Anuling Cerca I, Anuling Cerca II, Anuling Lejos I, Anuling Lejos II, Asis I, Asis III, Banayad, Bukal, Galicia I, Galicia II, Galicia III, Mendez Nuñez, Miguel Mojica, Palocpoc I, Panungyan I
• Naic - Malainen Luma
• Tagaytay City - Guinhawa North, Kaybagal East, Kaybagal South, Maharlika West, Mendez Crossing East, Mendez Crossing West, Neogan, Patutong Malaki North, Patutong Malaki South, Zambal

LAGUNA

• San Pedro - Cuyab, Landayan, Nueva, San Antonio, San Pedro (Town Proper), San Vicente, Sto Niño

"The red and yellow alerts have been caused by insufficient operating reserves due to the forced outage of multiple power plants," the Department of Energy (DOE) said.

In addition to the plants on forced outage, several plants are also running below their maximum capacities.

To avert the possibility of a power interruption during the red alert status, energy companies will implement the Interruptible Load Program.

Establishments which are part of this program will use their own generators during power supply deficits.

The DOE appealed to consumers to conserve energy to help mitigate the impact of low power supply in the grid.

Power interruptions loom as Luzon grid placed under red alert on Monday

Power interruptions could be experienced anew on Monday, as the Luzon Grid was placed under red alert Status due to thinning reserves.

In a press conference in Taguig City, Energy spokesperson Felix William "Wimpy" Fuentebella said the Luzon grid will be placed under Red Alert from 1 to 4 p.m. on Monday.

A red alert is a system condition when there is zero ancillary services, or a generation deficiency exists.

"The Yellow and Red Alerts are caused by the insufficient operating reserves due to the forced outage of multiple power plants," Fuentebella told reporters.

"Depending on system operations, occurrence of power outages from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. is still possible."

The grid was placed under yellow alert — a condition in which the reserves are less than the capacity of the biggest plant online — earlier in the day, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

According to data released by the DOE on Monday, at least eight power plants in Luzon were on unplanned or forced outages. —KBK, GMA News

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/691284/power-interruptions-loom-as-luzon-grid-placed-under-red-alert-on-monday/story/

Consumers warned of power outages as Luzon grid on yellow, red alerts

CONSUMERS may experience power outages on Monday as the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) will raise red and yellow alerts in the Luzon grid for several hours.

In its advisory, the NGCP said a red alert would be up from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

As of posting time, the Luzon grid is under yellow alert until 1 p.m.

A yellow alert will also be raised from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

“The red and yellow alerts have been caused by insufficient operating reserves due to the forced outage of multiple power plants,” the Department of Energy (DoE) said in another advisory.

Power plants with a total capacity of 1,367 MW are offline or on unscheduled shutdown:

• Limay Unit 2 of SMC Consolidated Power Corp. (150 MW)
• Sual Unit 1 of TeaM Energy Corp. (647 MW),
• Unit 2 of Southwest Luzon Power Generation Corp. (150 MW)
• Pagbilao Unit 3 of Pagbilao Energy Corp. (420 MW)
• The power plants below are running at a de-rated capacity:
• 315-MW Masinloc Unit 1 of Masinloc Power Partners Co. Ltd. (11 MW)
• 300-MW Calaca Unit 2 of SEM-Calaca Power Corp. (100 MW)

Available capacity is at 10,669 megawatts (MW) while peak demand is at 10,619 MW.

The NGCP declares a red alert when contingency reserves reach zero which could lead to power outages in the grid.

A yellow alert is raised when reserves are less than the capacity of the biggest plant in the grid which is 647 MW for Luzon.

Yellow alert, however, does not necessarily lead to power interruptions.

But the DoE said power outages were possible from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., depending on system conditions.

To avert the likelihood of a power interruption during hours when red alert is declared, the Interruptible Load Program (ILP) may be implemented.

ILP is a scheme which aims to help alleviate supply deficiencies in the power grid by voluntarily reducing the amount of load connected to the distribution grid during the peak hours of the day, according to the Manila Electric Co.’s website.

https://www.manilatimes.net/consumers-warned-of-power-outages-as-luzon-grid-on-yellow-red-alerts/540681/

Luzon grid on brink of brownouts again

By Myrna Velasco

With the extended forced outage of the Sual coal-fired power plant, Luzon grid was placed on three-hour red alert again on Monday, April 15, indicating that power supply in the grid is still wobbly and consumers could be hit with rotating brownouts once again.

System operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the grid on ‘red alert’ from 1:01 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. which is the afternoon peak of usage of consumers because of sweltering weather temperatures.

“Red alert” is that condition in the grid when power reserve is being crushed to zero or negative levels, meaning if any of the other plant trips, there’s already a deficiency in supply thus rotating brownouts are being implemented.

Throughout the day, “yellow alert” declaration was also set for three durations: from 9:01 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; then from 4:01p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and from 6:01 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This condition still indicates precarious power supply situation in the grid.

The Department of Energy (DOE) itself warned that depending on system conditions, the occurrence of power interruptions or rotating brownouts within the three-hour red alert window is possible.

This is already the fourth time this month that a ‘red alert’ situation had been raised in the biggest power grid of the country – a situation that is not only afflicting individual consumers but the Philippine economy in general.

Three other plants are still on unplanned outages: including unit 2 of SMC Consolidated Power Corporation of the San Miguel group; Unit 2of Southwest Luzon Power Generation Corporation of the Consunji Group; and Unit-3 Pagbilao plant of the Aboitiz Group and TeaM Energy Corporation.

In the forecast of NGCP, demand during the ‘red alert’ hours will climb to as high as 10,619 megawatts versus available capacity of 10,669MW; and that power supply-demand situation could leave Luzon grid with a negative reserve of 362MW.

On the part of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), it has been counting on the support of the interruptible loads or those end-users with their own generating sets to help ease supply situation in the grid.

The DOE further emphasized that “any additional forced outage or de-rating of plants will worsen the situation,” but it is similarly leaning on the interruptible loads as well as consumers’ participation on saving energy as the measure to save the power grid from new round of blackouts.

“To avert the possibility of power interruptions during the red alert status, the energy family will implement the interruptible load program (ILP),” the department has reiterated.

Luzon grid has installed capacity of 16,133 megawatts; and the dependable capacity level stands at 14,646MW. At the rate of lost capacity in the system due to forced outages and plants’ de-rating which could sum up in the range of 1,500 to 1,750MW and the highest demand in the system ranging from 10,600 to 10,700MW as seen in recent weeks this summer, the grid could still have had comfortable reserve of more than 2,100 to 2,200MW – but no explanation is being provided yet on such scale of lost capacity.

In a statement, the Philippine Independent Power Producers Association Inc. (PIPPA) stipulated that its member-generation companies (GenCos) “are working doubly hard and exerting best efforts to supply and produce enough electricity.”

It added that the GenCos with forced outages “are trying to address the problems and are committed to be fully functional as soon as their issues are resolved in compliance with the directive and mandate of the DOE.

The group of GenCos cannot do as much for now but to appeal for public patience; while also promising transparency in the release of submission of real-time data to the relevant entities and agencies.

https://business.mb.com.ph/2019/04/15/luzon-grid-on-brink-of-brownouts-again/

Luzon grid on yellow, red alerts —DOE

Yellow and red alerts have been issued anew on Luzon Grid, the Department of Energy (DOE) said on Monday.

In an advisory, the DOE said Luzon Grid would be placed under yellow alert on the following hours: 9:01 a.m to 1 p.m., 4:01 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 6:01 p.m. to 8 p.m.

It will be placed under red alert from 1:01 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the DOE added.

According to DOE, the yellow and red alerts have been caused by insufficient operating reserves due to the forced outage of multiple power plants.

It also noted that several power plants are running at "derated capacities."

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines said the Luzon Grid has an available capacity of 10,669 MW against a peak demand of 10,619 MW.

Luzon grid on yellow alert from 9:00AM-1:00PM, 4:00PM-5:00PM, and 6:00PM-8:00PM, and red alert from 1:00PM-4:00PM, 15 April 2019.

Available Capacity – 10,669MW
Peak Demand – 10,619MW

Details on the cause to be announced by the Department of Energy (DOE) later in the day.

— NGCP (@NGCP_ALERT) April 14, 2019

Yellow alert is a condition in which the reserves are less than the capacity of the biggest plant online, which is 647 megawatts for Luzon, while the red alert is a system condition in which there is zero ancillary services or a generation deficiency exists.

In an interview on Dobol B sa News TV, Meralco spokesman Joe Zaldarriaga said they are still determining if they will cut power supply in some areas.

"Obviously, magpre-prepare din kami ng schedule pero as to whether or not we will actually interrupt some areas, 'yun 'yung titingnan pa natin," Zaldarriaga said.

"In the meantime, we're still encouraging 'yung consumers natin to practice energy efficiency," he added. —Anna Felicia Bajo/KBK, GMA News

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/691260/luzon-grid-on-yellow-red-alerts-doe/story/

Brownouts feared Monday afternoon as Luzon grid goes on red alert

Electricity outages may occur in parts of Luzon from 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Monday when the power grid goes on red alert, the Department of Energy (DOE) said.

In a post on its Facebook page, the DOE said the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) expected a yellow alert in the entire Luzon grid starting 10 a.m.  After the scheduled red alert from early to mid-afternoon, another yellow alert will follow from 4:01 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

“The Red and Yellow Alerts have been caused by insufficient operating reserves due to the forced outage of multiple power plants,” the DOE said.

“A Yellow Alert status does not result in power interruptions.  However, depending on system conditions, the occurrence of power outages from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM is possible,” DOE added.

The three-hour red alert came after successive red alert issuances by the NGCP last week, attributed mainly to a thin power reserve.  Certain localities in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Rizal, and Batangas experienced brownouts on Friday afternoon to manage the thinning supply.

According to NGCP’s power outlook for Monday, Luzon has 1,403 megawatts (MW) of gross reserves, Visayas with 88 MW, and Mindanao with 423 MW.

To help prevent outages, the DOE said power industry stakeholders would implement the Interruptible Load Program (ILP) system. Aside from that, the department also called on consumers to use electricity efficiently and conserve energy.

Under the ILP, companies with their own power generation sets are encouraged to use their units instead of tapping the grid. Participating companies will be compensated for fuel costs.

“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’,” the DOE added. /cbb

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1106776/brownouts-feared-monday-afternoon-as-luzon-grid-goes-on-red-alert

Luzon grid on red, yellow alert on Holy Monday

The Luzon grid is on alert on Holy Monday, with possible power interruptions in the afternoon.

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) on Monday said the grid is placed on red alert — the highest warning  from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday. A red alert means there is insufficient power supply and authorities may implement rotational brownouts in some areas.

Meanwhile, a yellow alert is raised from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This means power reserves have dropped below the minimum 647 megawatts, but does not necessarily mean there will be power outages.

NGCP said the alerts were raised because of insufficient operating reserves due to the forced outage of multiple power plants.

Meralco listed down areas that could experience power interruptions from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday:

BALIUAG, BULACAN- San Jose, Tibag

BOCAUE, BULACAN- Duhat

BUSTOS, BULACAN- Bonga Menor, Buisan, Camachilihan, Catacte, Liciada, Malamig, Malawak

GUIGUINTO, BULACAN- Pritil, Sta. Cruz, Sta. Rita

MALOLOS CITY, BULACAN- Caniogan, Catmon, Cofradia, Dakila, Guinhawa, Mabolo, Malolos, Mojon, San Juan, San Pablo, Sta. Isabel, Sumapang Bata, Sumapang Matanda, Tikay

ALFONSO, CAVITE- Taywanak Ilaya, Taywanak Ibaba, Pajo, Esperanza Ilaya, Esperanza Ibaba, Alfonso Town Proper

BACOOR, CAVITE- Molino Vii, Bacoor Town Proper

DASMARIÑAS CITY, CAVITE- Salawag, San Miguel Archangel I

INDANG, CAVITE- Alulod, Banaba Cerca, Banaba Lejos, Carasuchi, Daine I, Daine Ii, Guyam Malaki, Harasan, Indang Town Proper, Kayquit Iii, Kaytambog, Lumampong Balagbag, Lumampong Halayhay, Pulo, Tambo Balagbag, Tambo Ilaya, Tambo Kulit, Tambo Malaki

MARAGONDON, CAVITE- Pantihan 1, Pantihan 2, Pantihan 3, Pulo Ni Sara (Pantihan 4)

MENDEZ-NUÑEZ, CAVITE- Anuling Cerca I, Anuling Cerca Ii, Anuling Lejos I, Anuling Lejos Ii, Asis I, Asis Iii, Banayad, Bukal, Galicia I, Galicia Ii, Galicia Iii, Mendez Nuñez, Miguel Mojica, Palocpoc I, Panungyan I

NAIC, CAVITE- Malainen Luma

TAGAYTAY CITY, CAVITE- Guinhawa North, Kaybagal East, Kaybagal South, Maharlika West, Mendez Crossing East, Mendez Crossing West, Neogan, Patutong Malaki North, Patutong Malaki South, Zambal

SAN PEDRO, LAGUNA- Cuyab, Landayan, Nueva, San Antonio, San Pedro (Town Proper), San Vicente, Sto. Niño

CALOOCAN CITY- Dagat-Dagatan, Poblacion, Sta. Quiteria

LAS PIÑAS CITY- Almanza I, Almanza Ii, Las Piñas (Isolated), Tindig Mangga

MAKATI CITY- Poblacion

MALABON- Catmon, Dagat-Dagatan, Ibaba, Longos, Niugan, Potrero, San Agustin, Tañong (Pob.), Tinajeros, Tonsuya, Tugatog

MANDALUYONG CITY- Addition Hills, Bagong Silang, Barangka Drive, Barangka Ibaba, Barangka Ilaya, Barangka Itaas, Buayang Bato, Burol, Daang Bakal, Hagdang Bato Itaas, Hagdang Bato Libis, Harapin Ang Bukas, Highway Hills, Hulo, Mabini-J. Rizal, Malamig, Mauway, New Zaniga, Old Zaniga, Pag-Asa, Plainview, Pleasant Hills, Poblacion, San Jose, Vergara, Wack-Wack Greenhills East

MANILA- Binondo, San Nicolas, Sta. Ana, Sta. Mesa, Tondo

MUNTINLUPA CITY- Alabang, Bayanan, Buli, Cupang, New Alabang Vill, Poblacion, Putatan, Sucat, Tunasan

NAVOTAS- Bagumbayan North, Bagumbayan South, Bangculasi, Daanghari, Dagat-Dagatan, Navotas East, Navotas West, San Jose (Pob.), Sipac-Almacen

PARAÑAQUE CITY- Baclaran, Bf Homes, La Huerta, Moonwalk, San Dionisio, Sn Antonio, Sn Isidro, Sto. Niño, Tambo

PASIG CITY- Kapitolyo, San Antonio

QUEZON CITY- Kalusugan, Mariana/Damayan Lagi, Valencia

SAN JUAN CITY- Addition Hills, Balong-Bato, Batis, Corazon De Jesus, Ermitaño, Greenhills, Isabelita, Kabayanan, Little Baguio, Maytunas, Onse, Pasadeña, Pedro Cruz, Salapan, Sta. Lucia, Tibagan

VALENZUELA CITY- Caruhatan, Hen T De Leon, Malinta, Marulas, Maysan, Parada, Pariancillo Villa, Poblacion

A red alert status was hoisted over the grid for the first time this year on April 10 following consecutive days of being under yellow alert.

Energy officials have said that despite the insufficient power reserves over the past week, there is no power crisis. They also said they are open to an investigation into the matter.

http://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/4/15/Luzon-grid-on-red,-yellow-alert-on-Holy-Monday.html