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THE NATIONAL Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has partially energized a transmission project that will allow the Cebu grid to transfer 600 megawatts (MW) of power to Bohol, according to the Energy department.

Dumanjug-Corella kilovolt (kV) Line 1 and Dumanjug 70 megavolt-amps reactive have been energized, connecting Cebu to Bohol, the agency said in a statement late Tuesday.

It said the Cebu-Bohol 230-kV interconnection project 鈥渨ill significantly boost supply in the Bohol grid by providing direct access to bulk generations from Cebu, in addition to the existing Leyte-Bohol submarine cable.鈥

鈥淭his milestone is also crucial for Bohol, where electricity demand has been increasing with the influx of tourists in the province known for its signature attractions, white-sand beach areas and dive spots,鈥 it added. 鈥 Sheldeen Joy Talavera