The Philippine
Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported a 6.5 magnitude
earthquake with Eastern Samar as the epicenter at 1:37 PM today.
The Department of
Energy is currently assessing the impact of the earthquake in the Visayas
and has initially received the following reports.
A. GENERATION SECTOR
As of 3:30 PM today,
there were no damages were reported by the power plants located in the
Visayas.
B. TRANSMISSION SECTOR
As of 3:00 PM today,
the NGCP reported that it is assessing the status of transmission facilities in
Visayas.
The earthquake caused
power interruptions in Northern Samar (NORSAMELCO), Eastern Samar (ESAMELCO),
and Calbayog City (SAMELCO I).
C. DISTRIBUTION SECTOR
The DOE and the
National Electrification Administration (NEA) are coordinating with the
affected electric cooperatives in the area.
1. For Leyte Electric
Cooperative II (LEYECO II)
Only a portion of
LEYECO II is experiencing power interruption due to the tripping of one of its
feeders. The ground personnel are on their way to restore it.
2. For Eastern Samar
Electric Cooperative (ESAMELCO)
The entire ESAMELCO
coverage area had no power due to the earthquake.
As of 3:22 PM, the NGCP
and ESAMELCO have already energized the Nato Substation and restored power to
the municipalities of Can-avid, Maslog, Dolores, Oras, San Policarpo, Arteche
and Jipadpad. are currently conducting an inspection to locate the linefault.
The other substations however remain unenergized.
D. DOWNSTREAM OIL SECTOR
There were no damages
reported for the gasoline stations and other downstream oil facilities. The DOE
Oil Industry Management Bureau sees the supply to be sufficient for the
Visayas.
The DOE will make
further updates as soon as more information becomes available.
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