The Philippines ranked first in “environmental sustainability” in the 2016 World Energy Trilemma Index report of the World Energy Council (WEC). According to the report, WEC described the Philippines as the “most...
The Department of Energy (DOE) may extend the feed-in-tariff (FIT) allocation for biomass and run-of-river projects for three more years, an official said. DOE undersecretary Felix Fuentebella said that a draft for...
Higher fuel prices brought by the new excise tax is seen to take effect after January 15, as soon as old inventories of oil companies are used up, Department of Energy (DOE)...
A unit of the Aboitiz Power Corp. has taken over the 59-megawatt (MW) solar plant in Negros Occidental as its partner exits the project following bankruptcy. In a disclosure, AboitizPower unit Aboitiz...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is mobilizing its resources to restore power in areas affected by tropical storm Vinta within this week in time for the New Year. “Our personnel and staff...
The Department of Energy (DOE) assures that pursuing renewal energy (RE) development in the country will not lead to higher power rates for consumers. DOE secretary Alfonso Cusi said that they are...
The Energy Regulatory Commission said that it would be seeking guidance from the Malacañang following the suspension of four of its commissioners ordered by the Ombudsman, its ranking official said. In a...
The Emerging Power Inc. (EPI) is eyeing to fast-track the initial 10-megawatt (MW) unit of its geothermal power project in Biliran to help hasten the development in the province following Tropical Depression...
Independent oil player Seaoil Philippines Inc. has entered a long-term strategic partnership with Caltex Australia Petroleum Pty. Ltd. for its expansion programs. Seaoil announced that it signed a definitive agreement that forges...
The Manila Electric Co. (Merlaco) is establishing a new subsidiary for a network of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging stations for public support in support of the country’s rising EV industry. “We...
