In 2014, improving power system in People’s Republic of Philippines, National Grid Corporation of The Philippines (NGCP) implemented the Agus6 Substation upgraded project. Upon the effective construction management and productive supply chain performance, Fujian Electric Power Engineering Company successfully carried on and won this bidding project. The major parts of the project consist of a series of 69kV and the reconstruction of the old station (6 strings of 69kV, 3 strings of 138kV).
During the early Site Inspection, We perceived that the agus6 substation was surrounded by mountains, and it was beside a cliff waterfall. The relatively remote location caused the transportation and workers’ accommodation extremely inconvenient. 138kV was the highest voltage level in the region's power grid. Also, the Agus6 Substation plays the significant role of junction of two hydropower stations and a power station in the Northern part of Mindanao.
Not only the inconvenient transportation and accommodation, but FEPEC’s workers as foreigners also had to overcome the cultural difference and communication. The project required many workers. Because of the sultry weather, frequent showers and harmful mosquito, several workers have been hospitalized for dengue fever. Furthermore, due to the weak structure of the local power grid, the importance of the agus6 substation is self-evident. Unlike other projects, the major construction of this project is not allowed to cut power. The scenario requires a higher technical level and management capabilities.
Fortunately, under highly effective and technical planning and construction, the Agus6 Substation project was successfully completed in August 2018. This Agus6’s upgraded project fully used Chinese product and Chinese Technology including high-voltage equipment and integrated system.