Energy sector assesses impact of strong Mindanao quake

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Energy (DOE) is now assessing the impact on critical power networks after the powerful 7.8-magnitude quake that hit Mindanao on Monday morning.

The agency said it is in close coordination with electric cooperatives, distribution utilities, and oil industry stakeholders.

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“The DOE is currently consolidating reports on the condition of power lines, substations, distribution facilities, fuel depots, retail stations, and other energy infrastructure to determine whether any facilities have been affected,” it said in a statement.

Meanwhile, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines said that there were some affected transmission lines that deliver electricity to parts of Davao Del Sur, Davao Occidental, Davao De Oro, Davao Oriental, Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Sarangani, South Cotabato, North Cotabato, and Sultan Kudarat.

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It noted transmission services in Davao Del Sur, Davao Occidental, Davao De Oro, and Davao Oriental were restored at 8:30 a.m.

“Power transmission services in Northeastern, Northwestern, North Central, and Lanao area remain stable,” it said. /pai INQ