NEGROS ISLAND POWER FORUM
Rationale
The Negros Power Forum is a project aiming to empower rural Negros with the necessary resources for economic growth. It is working on a comprehensive Power Resource/Infrastructure Development Roadmap, focusing on energy efficiency measures. This initiative establishes the groundwork for rural industrialization by fostering the creation of sustainable energy infrastructure and energy-saving practices, which in turn generate a wealth ripple effect that benefits the entire community.
The forum also prepares rural Negros for industrialization by ensuring a reliable and affordable energy supply. This creates an environment for businesses to thrive, creating job opportunities and reducing income inequalities. The forum ensures that any increase in energy services brings real benefits to the community, mitigating environmental impacts and safeguarding residents’ well-being. The Negros Power Forum is a catalyst for change in sustainable development.
As we go out on this mission to revitalize and restore rural Negros, let us keep in mind that achieving our common goal of a more just and prosperous society requires teamwork and unflinching dedication.
The Negros Island Electric Power Forum, organized by the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI), took place on March 20, 2024, at Ricardo Hall, L’Fisher Hotel in Bacolod City. The event addressed crucial aspects of power development and supply chain management in Negros Island. The program commenced with registration at 8:30 A.M., followed by a solemn prayer by Father Januarius Ma. Paglinawan of Marian Missionaries of the Holy Cross and the rendition of the Negros Hymn and the National Anthem. Hon. ThaddySayson, Councilor of Bacolod City, delivered the welcome remarks, setting the tone for the insightful discussions that followed.
Distinguished speakers shared their expertise throughout the day. Frank A. Carbon, the Co-Chair of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) for Energy, Power and Water Committee, and Vice President for Governmental Affairs of MBCCI presented the Rationale, followed by the Statement of Coordination by Hon. Claudio Jesus Puentevella, Councilor and Chair for Energy and Power Committee of Bacolod City. The forum delved into topics like power development plans, contracted power supply, the role of power generators, and the delivery systems in the power supply chain. Participants engaged in discussions on ensuring power reliability and sufficiency, led by experts like President Roel Z. Castro from More Power Corporation.
Key presentations from Industry leaders such as Engr. J. Rey. D. Maleza, the Division Chief, Energy Industry Management Division from the Department of Energy, discussed the Power Development Plan for Negros and Panay and the Committed Power Projects per Island. The program continued with representative from Aboitiz Power, Mr. Dennis Jordan, Chief Operating Officer for Visayas, discussing the Role of the power generators in Power Supply Chain. This was proceeded by Ms. Lisaflor B. Kater, the Special Account Portfolio Manager and Mr. Yvan Danielle J. Rosales, Transmission Planning Supervisor, Planning and Engineering from the National Grid Corp. of the Phils. Both representatives discussed the Role of the Delivery Systems (Transmission and Distribution) in the Power Supply Chain and the Provision of Ancillary Services. Lastly, Atty. KristofferNico S. Ng, Legal Manager from IEMOP/RES presented the Role in ensuring Supply Reliability and Sufficiency and How Open Market Works.
After a well-deserved lunch break, the afternoon session featured a panel discussion and open forum with Industry speakers. The highlight was the crafting of a resolution to establish a Negros Island Power Development Coordinating Council and the development of Recommendations for the Negros Island Power Development Roadmap, moderated by Engr. Adelino V. Garcia, Jr.
The event concluded with a summary and closing statement by Atty. Juliana B. Carbon, the President of MBCCI, who also served as the Master of Ceremonies. The Negros Island Electric Power Forum provided valuable insights, networking opportunities with industry professionals, and contributions to shaping the future of power development in Negros Island. Participants had a day of knowledge-sharing and collaboration, making the event a success in advancing the energy sector in the region.
Industry Key Players Program of Activities
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY – VISAYAS POWER SITUATION
Figure above show samples of River Trash/Plastic Catch Nets
Figure above show samples of River Trash/Plastic Catch Nets
Construction/Rehabilitation of Fish Landing Stations
ABOITIZPOWER – DIVERSE LANSCAPE CALL FOR DIVERSE ENEGRY SOLUTION
NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES – TRANSMISSION DEVELOPMENT IN NEGROS ISLAND AND ANCILLARY SERVICES FOR GRID STABILITY
MORE ELECTRIC AND POWER CORP. – DISTRIBUTION UTILITY’S ROLE TO ENSURE THAT POWER SUPPLY IS RELIABLE AND SUSTAINABLE TO LESSEN BROWNOUT AND PREVENT BLACKOUTS
INDEPENDENT ELECTRICITY MARKET OPERATOR OF THE PHILIPPINES – WHOLESALE ELECTRICITY SPOT MARKET
NEGROS ISLAND POWER FORUM
Results and Recommendations of Commerce and Industry Consultations
- Negros Island Capacity Development Plan as an Island Grid.
Negros must have its own Capacity Development, taking into consideration demand increase and population growth and other unique local factors. Negros Island Capacity Development Plan can mirror then DOE Capacity Plan programs, and can be made by the Proposed Negros Power Development and Coordinating Council. - Power Delivery Systems (Transmission and Distribution) Development Plan.
Similarly, Negros must have its own Power Delivery System Plan to be prepared by NGCP and Distribution Utilities, integrated and with performance levels to comply with the Grid Code and Distribution Code of the Philippines - Limits of VE (Variable Energy) Penetration for Negros Island Grid Variable Energy are not supposed to be considered as Base Capacity.
The degree of variability VEs impose to a grid can result into its collapse, especially when the contribution of VE at a particular demand cycle is more than spinning ancillary reserve. The Proposed Negros Power Development and Coordinating Council can work this limits with the Industry players and stakeholders. - Mandatory Compliance to N-1 Conditions by Capacity and Delivery System Players.
Forced or Planned outage of capacity or delivery system reduces the ability of the power infrastructure to deliver required performance level, and may even result into a system collapse. Capacity and Delivery System Players must be accountable and must demonstrate capability of compliance. - Capacity and Delivery Systems Contingency Plans Capacity and Delivery Systems Players for Negros must develop a contingency plan to maintain the service level they are committed to deliver during Yellow, Red & Emergency Grid Conditions, (emergency condition being a island grid collapse.)
Mobile power modules and substations are typical solutions. Adequate stock of transmission and distribution equipment, poles and hardware are also possible measures to address forced outage situations. Such Contingency Plan must be complied and monitored for strict adherence and readiness to be deployed. - Automatic Load Drop (ALD) System Capacity and Delivery Systems Players for Negros must revise the ALD trigger factors from present scalar values to vector values: from simple voltage(v) and frequency (f) settings to rate of voltage (dv/dt) and rate of frequency (df/dt) settings. This change will enable ALD systems to react faster and limit the collapse of the grid by taking out low priority demand faster and ahead of the collapse of the capacity systems.
- Designation of Grid Black Start Capacity Power Plants.
Capacity and Delivery Systems Players for Negros must agree on the designation of Black Start Capacity Power Plants to re-start the grid in case of system grid collapse. - Grid Restart Contingency Plan in conjunction with the designation of Grid Black Start Power Plants.
Capacity and Delivery Systems Players for Negros must develop a Contingency Plan to restart the grid in case of system collapse. This contingency plan must identify capacity vs demand vs time values to be sequentially switched into the system to sustain grid recovery and not result into another collapse. This contingency plan must take into consideration the presence and absence of the Visayas Grid Interconnection Infrastructure. - Mandatory Compliance by NGCP to Engage Island Based Ancillary Capacity to Mitigate VE Loss and Base Load Capacity Loss.
NGCP must be compelled to engage/contract adequate Island Based Ancillary Capacity to Mitigate VE Loss and Base Load Capacity Loss; such ancillary capacity must take into consideration that the VEs are NOT base capacity and that the grid interconnection is not considered. This Ancillary Capacity must be validated and monitored to be available anytime as required by the Island Grid.
10. Set up of a TRUE ONE STOP Shop on Power Infrastructure Permitting and Regulatory Compliance to facilitate delivery and completion.