This story is the first of a three-installment feature on the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant. Read more on the costs of building a new nuke plant, and why people are saying we...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) rejected the application of 11 power supply agreements that were legally defective and failed to meet the set requirements. “The ERC, being a quasi-judicial agency, is duty-bound...
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) launched its third Global Service Center (GSC) for thermal power plants in the Philippines yesterday for its expansion in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. MHPS President...
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) will implement transmission reinforcement projects in Bataan to face the projected power supply increase, the transmission company announced. Regional corporate communications officer Fely Francisco...
The International Finance Corp (IFC) and the Philippine Green Building Initiative (PGBI) yesterday launched the Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiency (EDGE) green building certification in the country. EDGE recognized ItalPinas Development...
The worldwide oversupply of oil may go on for at least six months longer than expected as demand slows and supply continues to rise, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said. This will...
The Commission on Audit (COA) has ordered a review of other oil and gas service contracts (SCs) similar to the Malampaya deepwater gas-to-power project, for tax deficiencies. COA-Department of Energy (DOE) supervising...
Ayala Corp. is eyeing Indonesia and other countries for possible investment opportunities in the power sector in diversifying its business portfolio. “We are looking for acquisition opportunities in the power space to...
The Chamber of Mines Philippines (COMP) said they “expect no less” from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as the agency is set to release the results of the mining...
Should the Philippines tap into the Malampaya Fund to support biodiversity conservation? This was one of the central topics discussed during the 29th Annual Open Debate Tournament at the University of the Philippines-Diliman...
