Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) is in discussion to rehabilitate the critical 982-MW Agus-Pulangi hydroelectric power plants (HEPP) in 2018 with plans to set the Mindanao asset up for...
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that newly operating power plants in Bataan and Cebu have brought in 237-MW additional capacity to the power grid in the first half of 2017. This...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is ‘not happy’ with the National Electrification Administration’s (NEA) preliminary investigation to look into the recurring power interruptions plaguing Palawan since January 2017. Gatchalian, who is currently serving as...
Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc. announced it is proceeding with its portfolio expansion plans into the LPG market with Petronas Energy Philippines Inc. (PEPI), the oil distributor disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange...
As one of the fastest growing economies in the world today, the Philippines finds itself in a cutthroat race of sustaining its GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth within the context of energy...
After the decommissioning of the 850-MW Sucat Thermal Power Plant in Muntinlupa City was finalized, the government disclosed that it is under discussion for new development projects that may take place on...
A resolution was filed in Congress to look into the pending approval of seven power supply agreements (PSAs) with the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) on the Energy Regulatory Commission’s table. House minority...
In the next few months, appliances will be stamped by a ‘star rating as a consumer guide for electric consumption. The Department of Energy (DOE) has told the manufacturers to place a...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has suspended the operations of new renewable energy power plants in Negros and Panay areas due to power dispatch problems caused by transmission facilities. “We have a...
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced there will be a continuing increase reflected in the electricity bills for the month of August as generation rates went up by P0.0378 due to higher charges...
