The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has expedited regulatory approvals, granting 14 power supply agreements (PSAs) and 977 permits for power facilities within the first quarter of 2025. This move aims to enhance...
With summer fast approaching, Luzon’s power grid is teetering on the edge of crisis, driven not just by seasonal demand but by the Achilles’ heel of its coal-fired baseload plants. The Institute...
Nexif Ratch Energy has reached a critical milestone in its pursuit of offshore wind development in the Philippines, securing the Pre-Development Environmental Compliance Certificate (Pre-Dev ECC) for its 500MW San Miguel Bay...
The power system faced a precarious balancing act in March as scorching temperatures pushed electricity demand to new heights while unexpected supply setbacks tightened the grid’s margins. The result was a dramatic...
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda hailed the positive impact of the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) on rural electrification, adding the latter has been instrumental...
Toyota Aisin Philippines Inc. (TAP) renewed its partnership with MPower, Manila Electric Company’s (Meralco) retail electricity unit, to enhance efficiency and sustainability in its operations. The renewed retail electricity supply agreement continues...
The Philippines is charging ahead with its electric vehicle (EV) ambitions, boasting 912 public charging stations as of March 31, 2025, with a significant number located in the National Capital Region. The...
The Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) has announced plans to explore small-scale liquefied natural gas (ssLNG) solutions in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), a move aimed at bolstering regional...
