The Department of Energy (DOE) has reported a normal power supply outlook across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao for the current week and the following two weeks. The department is monitoring generating units under forced outage, addressing transmission constraints, and advancing new generation and energy storage projects to strengthen electricity supply reliability across the Philippines.
During a press conference on Monday, DOE Undersecretary Mario C. Marasigan stated that the latest power supply assessment does not project any yellow or red alerts in the country’s major power grids. However, he cautioned that delays in returning generating units to service in Luzon could reduce available reserves and increase the risk of power supply alerts in the coming weeks.
In Luzon, several generating facilities remain under forced outage and are being monitored by the department. These include Pagbilao Units 1 and 2, with a reported combined unavailable capacity of 382 megawatts (MW), Masinloc Unit 2 at 344 MW, GNPower Dinginin Unit 1 at 668 MW, and Limay Power Inc. Unit 1 at 150 MW.
According to the restoration schedules presented by the DOE, Pagbilao Unit 2 and Limay Unit 1 were expected to return to service on 13 October, while Masinloc Unit 2 was scheduled to resume operations on 15 October. GNPower Dinginin Unit 1 is targeted to return on 30 October, whereas Pagbilao Unit 1 is scheduled to resume operations on 22 December 2026.
The department emphasized that timely restoration of these generating units will be important for maintaining sufficient operating reserves and minimizing the possibility of supply alerts, particularly during the next two weeks. Delays in scheduled maintenance or repairs could place additional pressure on the available generation capacity in Luzon.
In the Visayas, electricity supply conditions remain normal, supported by available generation and power transfers through the interconnected grid. To strengthen regional supply reliability, the DOE is advancing additional generation and storage capacity. The department is targeting the completion of 253 MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) by the end of 2026. An additional 293 MW of diesel-fired generation capacity is expected to become available in the first quarter of 2027.
Once commissioned, these facilities are expected to improve supply flexibility, help manage fluctuations in electricity demand, and support adequate operating reserves in the region.
Mindanao also continues to maintain adequate electricity supply. The DOE reported available capacity of more than 3,280 MW during the afternoon, against demand of 2,555 MW. In the evening, available capacity stood at 3,211 MW, compared with demand of 2,500 MW.
The department will continue monitoring generation availability and grid conditions while supporting infrastructure development to maintain reliable electricity supply across the country.
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