The Philippines is pushing for energy independence by prioritizing homegrown natural gas, following the release of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act. The new...
Residents and businesses in Sta. Rosa, Laguna can now expect better power quality as Manila Electric Company (Meralco) switches on the new Mesaland Substation, designed to support the area’s rapid growth. The...
SolX Technologies and AIM recently brought together energy leaders, regulators, and industry experts for the “Strategic Energy Management: Unlocking Savings & Sustainability for Industries” masterclass. The event tackled energy challenges in the...
In a move to strengthen disaster response efforts, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) convened on Friday to discuss the proposed Liwanag at Tubig...
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless subsidiary, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have added over 100 new Certified Energy Managers (CEM) to their roster, demonstrating the companies’ commitment to operational resource efficiency and...
The Makati Business Club (MBC) has urged the government to open the country’s power grid infrastructure to private investment through a build-operate-transfer (BOT) scheme. The call comes as the Philippines faces mounting...
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...
