The Philippines, with its geographical advantage, is looking to become Southeast Asia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub. Philippine National Oil Co. is leading the government’s efforts of developing an integrated LNG receiving...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has planned ideal locations to build new power plants to meet the projected needed supply of over 43,000 megawatts (MW) until the year 2040. As opened up...
Lucio Tan-led land developer Eton Properties recently signed with Cleanergy for a 5.2 megawatt (MW) power supply from the MakBan Geothermal Power Plant in Batangas, which is operated and managed by AboitizPower’s...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has given Semirara Mining and Power Corp. its certificate of compliance (COC) as its go signal for operation. The COC allows the Southwest Luzon Power Generation Corp....
Despite watering down its electric tricycle (e-trike) program from the proposed 100,000 units to 3,000, the Department of Energy (DOE) is persistent towards its pursuit in investing in the country’s emerging electric...
Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian is keen to reform the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) in light to improve its government structure, balance of power and transparency portions that indicate confidence with the public, especially...
After last month’s rate decrease of P0.29 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), Meralco continues to cut back with a P1.43 per kWh reduction for June, the company said at a press briefing on Thursday....
Energy Department Secretary Alfonso Cusi wants a third party to assess the audit in the power sector to address issues of competency and credibility. “We want the assessment to be made by...
Department of Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi has established an inter-agency group that will focus on the rehabilitation of Marawi City’s energy facilities as the power situation in the area has yet to...
The National Power Corp. (Napocor) has filed a petition asking to recover over P13B next year from customers in missionary areas for subsidies used in off-grid power generation. The state organization, in...
