The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has set pioneering grid technical standards aimed to improve its operations and services as it sets sight on becoming one of the best power utilities in Southeast Asia.

The grid operator has institutionalized the technical standardization system with a total of 109 standards on equipment and material specifications, project and construction management, planning and design, maintenance and testing, and operations—all based on global standards and best practices of international power utilities.

Through technical standardization, NGCP is able to better develop and implement a system to improve the quality of its services and operational efficiency, and more efficiently align its internal processes.

It also contributes to the company’s improved levels of compatibility and interchangeability of equipment, spare parts and materials, and commonality of processes, as well as administrative and management functions.

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