The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has deferred its ruling on 19 ancillary service procurement agreements (ASPAs) submitted by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) due to unresolved concerns.
In a Philippine Star report, the decision, expected in early March, was delayed to allow further review and data gathering by the commission’s technical team.
Ancillary services are essential to maintaining the stability of the power grid by balancing supply and demand fluctuations.
NGCP had sought approval to procure reserves from various power suppliers, including San Miguel Global Power’s Masinloc Power Partners Co. Ltd. and Universal Power Solutions, as well as ACEN Corporation’s Subic Power Generation Corporation and Ingrid Power Holdings Inc.
ERC Chairperson and CEO Monalisa Dimalanta explained that the commission required more technical information before making a decision on the agreements.
Despite the delay, the ERC assured that the power transmission system remains stable, with adequate reserves available in the market.
The Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) defines ancillary services as essential support services that ensure the reliable operation of the transmission system.
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