At present, the Philippines faces critical transmission infrastructure backlogs that delay the commercial operation and integration of new power projects. While a generation company is allowed to construct its own dedicated point-to-point transmission facility with the approval of the Energy Regulatory Commission (“ERC”), this narrow exception has not addressed inadequate transmission capacity or technical constraints, which require upgrades to the main grid or the construction of associated transmission facilities.
In recognition of this reality and to support the country’s economic growth and energy transition, regulators have introduced measures to liberalize the financing and construction of critical grid infrastructure.
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This bulletin was prepared by Jose Florante M. Pamfilo, Partner and a member of the Firm’s Special Projects department, and Senior Associate Fenina Maria C. De Leon.
For more information about the matters discussed in this bulletin, please contact Jose Florante M. Pamfilo at jfmpamfilo@syciplaw.com.
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Rose Marie M. King-Dominguez
Senior Partner and Head of the Special Projects Department
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