MIAA, Meralco begin electrical audit at NAIA T3
THE Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), with the assistance of power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), started on Friday, May 5, the electrical audit of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3.
The audit is expected to be completed in three weeks, according to MIAA Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Bryan Co.
Co added that once the audit is finished, the MIAA will be able to determine the equipment needed to be upgraded, rehabilitated, or purchased to make NAIA T3’s power system “reliable and resilient.”
The MIAA will then determine the timeline as well as the required budget for the procurement of critical components of its electrical facilities, generator sets, and implement the necessary power systems upgrade at NAIA T3.
“Yes, kailangan naming bumili or mag-lease ng additional generators and we are discussing with stakeholders and that’s the time na ma-determine kung magkano ang kailangang budget,” said Co.
As an immediate move, the MIAA is exploring the option of leasing generator sets to increase the airport’s backup power capacity.
The audit is expected to assist MIAA in ensuring the reliability of its power supply and prioritize major components for upgrading its existing electrical facilities.
