Leyte - Luzon HVDC Power Transmission Project

Leyte-Luzon HVDC Dubbed "Philippines Best Electrical Project"

Leyte - Luzon is a 440 MW, 350 kV monopolar HVDC link in the Philippines. It transfers power from the geothermal power plant on the island of Leyte, to the southern part of the main island of Luzon to feed the existing AC grid in the Manila region. The transmission is owned by National Transmission Corporation (TransCo).

A contract comprising design, delivery, installation and commissioning of the converter stations as well as electrode and cable stations was awarded in 1994 to ABB in cooperation with Marubeni Corporation, Japan.

Ormoc Converter Station

The Leyte - Luzon HVDC Link has been in commercial operation since August 1998. The HVDC interconnection is beneficial both to industry and the inhabitants of the Manila area, not only through the

Main data
Commissioning year:	1997
Power rating:	440 MW
No. of poles:	1
AC voltage:	230 kV (both ends)
DC voltage:	350 kV
Length of overhead DC line:	430 km
Length of DC submarine cable:	21 km
Main reason for choosing HVDC:	Long distance including sea crossing