The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) has reported a normal electricity supply outlook across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao for the current week and the following two weeks. The department is monitoring generating units under forced outages, addressing transmission constraints and advancing new generation and battery energy storage capacity to strengthen power system reliability.
DOE Undersecretary Mario C. Marasigan said during a press conference that the latest power supply assessment does not project any yellow or red alerts. However, he cautioned that delays in the scheduled restoration of generating units in Luzon could reduce available operating reserves and increase the risk of supply alerts in the coming weeks.
In Luzon, the DOE is monitoring several generating units currently under forced outage. These include Pagbilao Units 1 and 2, with a reported combined unavailable capacity of 382 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, Pagbilao Unit 2 and Limay Unit 1 were expected to return to service on October 13, followed by Masinloc Unit 2 on October 15. GNPower Dinginin Unit 1 is scheduled to resume operations on October 30, while Pagbilao Unit 1 is targeted to return on December 22, 2026.
The DOE highlighted the importance of restoring these facilities on schedule to maintain adequate operating reserves and reduce the risk of power supply alerts, particularly over the next two weeks.
In the Visayas, electricity supply conditions remain normal, supported by available generation and power transfers through the interconnected grid. To improve regional reliability, the DOE is advancing additional generation and energy storage projects.
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 operational, these facilities are expected to strengthen supply availability and provide greater flexibility in managing fluctuations in electricity demand and generation.
Mindanao also continues to maintain adequate power supply. Available capacity was reported at more than 3,280 MW during the afternoon and 3,211 MW in the evening, compared with demand of 2,555 MW and 2,500 MW, respectively.
The DOE’s assessment indicates that electricity supply conditions remain stable across the three major Philippine island groups. However, the timely return of unavailable generating units and the addition of planned battery storage and generation capacity will remain important to maintaining sufficient reserves and strengthening the reliability of the country’s power system.
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